Frequently Asked Questions

Community Ties was created to be used as a community based social networking site tying you to business professionals and students in your community. Below, you will find answers to many questions people have about what the website is for and everything you can do with it.

What is Community Ties?

Community Ties in an online resource that helps you connect and network with the people in your community.  Community Ties is for students and professionals living in and from the same community. 

Why should I join Community Ties?

·    It's Free!
·    It's Safe
·    Build Community
·    Learn about Career Options
·    Make Local Business Contacts
·    Discuss Community Happenings
·    Get Advise
·    Help Others
·    Mentor Youth
·    Know You're Not Alone

Where can I learn more about the project?

www.communityties.us or you can email Wanda Repke at repke@msu.edu or call 231-995-7085

Who are these Experts?

Experts are people, both professionals in the community and academics, who specialize in small business and have great tips and advice for other business professionals and entrepreneurs.

What are the business resources for?

The business resources are made up of tips and information that you can view or download on different aspects of running a business.

What can students do here?

Students can find resources to help them identify different professions of their interest, find internships / summer jobs, and connect with local business professionals who can answer questions and provide mentoring experiences.

What can professionals do here?

Professionals can find resources to help them with their current business, connect with other business professionals and mentor youth.

How can I interact with others?

You can interact with others on the discussions form, though people’s profiles and by sending private messages.

Why should I use the forums?

You should use the forums as a means to connect and discuss issues with other students and business professionals.

Why should I update my status?

Updating your status give other people and youth the chance to see what you do throughout the day and also let people know about cool events or classes you may be attending. It’s also a great way to advertise!

Why should I blog here?

Like updating your status, blogging allows you to give people an insight into your professional day. A status allows you to do this, only using limited words. Blogging lets you take this one step further and give in depth insight into your profession.

Why should I friend people?

Friending people allows you to make connecting with other local business professionals and youth. Though the friending feature, you can view people’s interests and see “their story” about the community.

What are My Ties?

My Ties are the people you are friends with.

What is the events calendar for?

The events calendar is a place where you can post an event you are hosting in the community and see what events are currently happening in the community.

Why should I “tell my friends” about Community Ties?

Make sure to tell your friends about Community Ties! By telling your friends, the network grows for everyone and the public resources are increased!