The Power of 1 Percent

Just how big is 1 percent? Well, when it comes to caring for our state’s aging population, a 1 percent change in services or outcomes is bigger than most of us realize. And that’s what Public Sector Consultants (PSC) helped the AARP of Michigan figure out in their latest report, Disrupting Disparities: The Continuum of […]

12 More Reasons to Love Michigan

Ask any Michigander why they choose to live here and chances are their answer will include access to world-class outdoor recreation assets. Whether you’re a skier, biker, hunter, camper, golfer, backpacker, angler, runner or extreme sports enthusiast, there is a place for you in Michigan to satisfy your recreational appetite, often within a few miles […]

Land banks: Drastically reinventing communities, even amidst funding crunches

Michigan isn’t exactly a stranger to distressed and blighted properties. Many homes across the state have lain abandoned for years — some serving as decade-old reminders of the Great Recession — frustrating residents and business owners alike. These dilapidated buildings often attract crime, cause property values to plummet and dissuade investments from businesses looking for […]

Five questions with Jon Beard about pups, pollution and policy

Canine scent work isn’t just reserved for bomb detection and police investigations. Dogs with savvy sniffers are increasingly being used to detect the presence of human waste in our lakes, rivers and streams, which can enter through old, improperly maintained septic systems. Recently, PSC senior consultant Jon Beard worked with the Clinton Conservation District (CCD) […]

What kills more Michiganders — guns, cars or opioids?

You can’t escape it; nearly every day there is a disturbing report or news story warning us about the worst drug crisis in American history — the rampant opioid epidemic. Recognizing that no state, city or town is immune, Public Sector Consultants (PSC) embarked late last year on a one-of-kind project with the Michigan Community […]

Why does PSC’s work shine? Its team of wordsmiths and artists, of course

Powerful policy solutions and compelling marketing and communications products don’t take shape overnight. They’re the result of copious research, countless development meetings and a lot of hard work. But at PSC, the process doesn’t end as soon as pencils are down. For decades, the firm has housed an ever-evolving team of production professionals to ensure […]