MSU Center for Community & Economic Development

Nov 6 at 2:00 p.m. Webinar: Food systems are a crucial aspect of regional economic development. From the farm to the processor, markets, distributors, retail spaces, restaurants, to the dining room table, food takes an incredible logistics journey through a region's economy before we eat. At each of these steps, wealth is either extracted or created in the region. Economic Development Districts (EDDs) have found creative solutions in using these food systems to grow regional economic prosperity. Register: https://lnkd.in/gBX5rPBY MSU University Outreach and Engagement U.S. Economic Development Administration

Join The Chronicle on October 31, 2024 2 p.m.for the "Clear Pathways: from College to Career" virtual forum. During this forum, experts will discuss how colleges and employers can work together to match the right talent with the right opportunities in high-tech manufacturing and beyond. Register: https://lnkd.in/geJukXwG MSU University Outreach and Engagement

Oct. 30 at 3 p.m.: Webinar on how TBED organizations can effectively use impact reports to capture the attention of media, funders, and other key stakeholders. Discover best practices for crafting compelling impact narratives, learn how to highlight your organization’s achievements, and explore strategies for engaging diverse audiences. Our expert panel will share real-world examples and actionable tips to help your organization amplify its impact and secure the support needed to drive sustainable technology-based economic development. Register: https://lnkd.in/gtaHmF2g MSU University Outreach and Engagement U.S. Economic Development Administration

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has expanded the Housing Readiness Incentive Grant Program eligibility to counties. Local units of government can apply for up to $50,000 to assist with costs associated with adopting land use policies, master plan updates, zoning text amendments and similar activities that increase housing supply and affordability. This work may be performed by existing and/or contracted employees, and/or third-party consultants. For more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/gKXUvKtv MSU University Outreach and Engagement HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, MICHIGAN STATE

Oct 23 at 2:00 p.m. Join the Indigenous Economic Development Community of Practice for a virtual training session focused on advancing from local to regional and global strategies in economic plans. This first section underscores the foundational elements of economic development, including a qualified workforce/labor pool, an entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the primary infrastructure necessary to support economic activities (e.g., roads, telecommunications, water/sewer, available land, and locations or space suitable for different business types), and provides strategies for developing each of these specific elements. Register: https://lnkd.in/gJF5pZ6d MSU University Outreach and Engagement U.S. Economic Development Administration

Indirect cost recovery can be a misunderstood concept in federal grants management. October 16 at 2:00 p.m., this session will drill down on OMB policy details and describe in practical terms how they affect the preparation and approval of indirect cost documentation and the acceptance and audit of resulting indirect cost allocation plans and rates. Register: https://lnkd.in/guGx34Ng MSU University Outreach and Engagement U.S. Economic Development Administration

Oct 16 at 2 p.m. Webinar: A variety of new, and in some cases untested, mechanisms for supporting community economic development in tribal and Native communities, such as Section 105(l) leases and revised Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) requirements, have emerged and merit discussion by the CoP. This session will allow participants and subject matter experts to address these more cutting- edge approaches to economic development and determine what collective steps may be necessary to fully realize their potential. Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gxEFixdZ MSU University Outreach and Engagement U.S. Economic Development Administration

Join EDA’s RLF Community of Practice (CoP) as they welcome Ilana Preuss, the Founder and CEO of Recast City LLC on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. During the webinar, Ilana will share more on what it means to be an equitable lender and the gaps in many RLFs, define “equitable outcomes” for small business lending, discuss how to understand small business needs, examine how organizations can shape their RLFs to integrate equity. Register: https://lnkd.in/gWFhi3jV MSU University Outreach and Engagement U.S. Economic Development Administration

The MSU Urban and Regional Planning program is currently soliciting planning studies from potential community partners for students to work on during their final semester beginning the first week of January. Projects will be chosen based on quality, variety, and appropriateness for the class. If you are interested in submitting a proposal for practicum, please complete the attached two-page request form and send it to kotval@msu.edu by November 25: https://lnkd.in/gEpuCds3 Past projects: https://lnkd.in/gTEhi94V MSU University Outreach and Engagement Michigan State University School of Planning, Design and Construction

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has awarded nearly $340,000 in Underserved Food and Agriculture Business Capacity Building Grants to seven companies across Michigan. These grants aim to provide technical assistance to underserved food and agriculture businesses, helping them build capacity and readiness to meet local needs and strengthen supply chains. For more information, visit the MDARD Grants website: https://ow.ly/PS5150ThEzA MSU University Outreach and Engagement Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development