The Lansing State Journal is reporting today that Governor Snyder’s administration is proposing a severance tax on non-ferrous minerals being mined in the Upper Peninsula. According to the article: Under the plan, a 3 percent tax would be levied on the value of minerals removed from the ground, said Keith Creagh, director of the Michigan [...]
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As I read through the weekend’s news articles, one headline caught my eye: “Yoopers are talking secession from Michigan again”. This isn’t the first time I have seen that phrase in my life, but I am an ardent fan of the U.P. and all it has to offer so I had to read more. The [...]
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This article was originally posted on the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM)’s blog earlier this week. Enjoy! The Bright Side is a CEDAM program committed to telling the stories of CEDAM members and other organizations helping Michigan’s people and communities. Each episode focuses on a different topic in community economic development. CEDAM members are [...]
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All submitted conference breakout session presentations are now available for download on the Small Town and Rural Development conference website. If you weren’t able to join us for the conference this year, check out the presentations for an idea of topics covered during the conference. Be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s conference, [...]
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The 2012 Small Town and Rural Development Conference is now in the books. If you were not able to join us, here is just a small taste of conference happenings. Mary Randoph, Executive Director of the Wyoming Rural Development Council, kicked off with a dynamic keynote address about conducting community assessments in small towns. [...]
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There are only two more weeks to take advantage of the early registration discount for the 2012 Small Town and Rural Development Conference. The early bird rate of $100 ends on Friday, April 6…make sure you take advantage of this and register soon! In case you have missed any of our content-related announcements, here is [...]
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Tuesday, April 17 will be an exciting day for small town leaders across Michigan. Throughout the day, the Small Town & Rural Development Conference will be featuring three speakers, each with a great perspective on what it takes for small towns to succeed. First, we will hear from Mary Randolph, Executive Director of the Wyoming [...]
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Recently, the Battle Creek Enquirer released “Progress 2012, the Experts Edition“. Yes – Battle Creek (located in Calhoun County) is a metro area and yes – the Enquirer is a locally focused publication. However, take a quick look through the pages of Progress 2012 and you will see many familiar sentiments, comments and themes related [...]
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Are you curious to see what is in store for you at the 2012 Small Town & Rural Development Conference? Then you should visit the conference page where we have just posted the breakout sessions that will be offered during our time together at Crystal Mountain. We are excited to have such a great list [...]
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Join us Tuesday, February 21 from 2:00-3:30pm for a conversation about a new rural economic development trust fund. by: Brad Garmon, Michigan Environmental Council A new mining era appears to be dawning in the Upper Peninsula. With at least five big operations either getting underway or entering the environmental permitting process, and maybe half a [...]
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