• Apr 29

    ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia April 29th, 2025

    April 29, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. 50 E. Sprague Rd. Ionia, MI 48846

    Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.

  • May 5

    Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3): In-Person Session

    May 5, 2025 9:30AM – 12:30PM Crystal Mountain Resort, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, MI 49683

    Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) is a half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with a current strategic planning, goal setting, futuring, or similar facilitation need.

  • May 6

    Facilitative Leadership: May 6-8, 2025

    May 6, 2025 – May 8, 2025 Crystal Mountain Resort, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, MI 49683

    This three-day class focuses on creating an inclusive culture of collaborative learning in teams, communities, and organizations.

  • May 6

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    May 6, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • May 6

    Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business - May 6, 2025

    May 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Virtual

    The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.

  • May 7

    2025 Making It In Michigan Conference

    May 7, 2025 8:30AM – 11:00AM Lansing Center, 333 E Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933

    Join the MSU Product Center for Michigan's premier food business networking conference on May 7, 2025, at the Lansing Center.

  • May 7

    2025 Making It In Michigan Trade Show

    May 7, 2025 11:00AM – 3:30PM Lansing Center, 333 E Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933

    Join the MSU Product Center for Michigan's premier food business trade show on May 7, 2025, at the Lansing Center.

  • May 12

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food May 12, 2025

    May 12, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar

    Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.

  • May 19

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    May 19, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • May 21

    Preventive Controls for Human Food: PCQI Blended Training Course Part 2

    May 21, 2025 7:30AM – 5:00PM MSU Food Processing and Innovation Center, 3361 Hulett Road, Okemos, MI 48864

    This course is recognized by the FDA and successful completion of this course is one way to meet the requirements for a preventive controls qualified individual (PCQI).