The tool box contains information of interest for small town revitalization and vitality.  The tool box will continue to grow and develop to provide additional pertinent information.

Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Community Assistance Team (CATeam)

http://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,1607,7-141-45746_45781---,00.html

Vibrant Small Cities Initiative (VSCI)

http://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,1607,7-141-45746---,00.html

Community Assistance Team (CATeam) Web-site

Michigan State Historic Preservation Office

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17445_19273_19318-53069--,00.html

Historic Preservation in Michigan

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18638-57556--,00.html

Preserving Michigan's Built Heritage for Future Generations

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18638_18654-54139--,00.html

What is Michigan's Historical Marker Program?

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18638_18654-56856--,00.html

How to Apply for a Michigan Historical Marker

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18638_20845---,00.html

The National Register of Historic Places in Michigan

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18833_18873-54166--,00.html

State Tax Credits for Historic Properties

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18833_18873-54165--,00.html

Federal Tax Credits for Historic Properties

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18833_18873-57846--,00.html

Combined Federal and State Tax Incentives Programs

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17445_19273_19318---,00.html

Home Page: State Historic Preservation Office and SHPO Programs

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18638_21884-101681--,00.html

Local Historic Districts in Michigan

Michigan's Center for Geographic Information

http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mapmichigan/home.asp

Map Michigan, Find a location, Plan a Route, etc.

http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mgdl/

MI Geographic Data Library

http://www.michigan.gov/cgi/0,1607,7-158--24643--,00.html

Michigan Center for Geographic Information (CGI)

Business Links

www.michigan.org 

Place your business on this popular website….FREE ! see what's going on across the state

www.michamber.com 

Learn what other chambers are doing and what the Michigan Chapter is doing for Michigan

www.tisabouttime.org 

Join / learn what this group initiative is doing for Michigan's tourism economy…see who is supporting this group

www.sbam.org 

Small Business Administration of Michigan….see how they can help you and what opportunities are out there

www.retailers.com    www.restaurants.com    www.michiganhotel.com   

These sites are industry leader sites that will help you see what is new, what's the trend, the concern or get an idea

www.michigan.gov 

This is our state sight.  Check it out and see what is being done for Michigan and its residents.  You can also connect with your local legislators in Michigan Government or get information on their schedules, bills on the floor etc…….

  www.lakecountymichigan.com 

This is our official Lake Co. Chamber website.  It is outdated and we are working on it with the help of www.henhousestudios.com  Deb Dila  Currently, we are working on layout and format.  Deb has done many sites in the Ludington area and has gotten a few artistic awards for her work.    (Note for the future) SOON 

www.michiganGO.org 

This site is being developed and will launch in August.  This will be the official site for the 5 county regional tourism effort known as "Michigan's Great Outdoors".  They have been working together for over 3 ½ years.  They have created a regional destination much like Beachtowns, Saginaw Valley etc…..We have learned that it is more effective working with others  rather than alone when tapping the tourism market.  Sandy Crandall, President of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, was appointed ‘Chair-2007" in January.  The 5 County area include Lake, Newaygo, Mason, Manistee and Oceana.