‘Storytellers, not fishmen’: CIB Planning’s approach to economic development

The leaders of CIB Planning are storytellers, not fishermen, asserts Justin Sprague, vice president of the Fenton Township-based community planning consulting firm. “We help communities identify what is their best economic story and then help them tell that story to gain attraction,” he said. “That is opposed to doing economic developing by casting a wide Continue Reading

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On the Move

Congratulations to our members on the move featuring FGCC members’ grand openings, promotions, new hires, recognition and milestones Participanting businesses (above and below) in the Our Town’ Gift Card Match Program, sponsored by Consumers Energy. For every gift card purchased at participating businesses, a second gift card of equal value was received for FREE (up Continue Reading