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  Village of Cassopolis is FIT for action

  Published on May 16, 2023
  MSU Extension's First Impressions for Tourism (FIT) assessment program provides communities with valuable feedback that can be turned into action.

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  Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023

  Published on April 21, 2023
  MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center.

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  MSU Product Center recognizes Hallstedt Homestead Cherries with Best Barrier Buster Award

  Published on April 20, 2023
  Despite challenges, this northern Michigan cherry farm survives and thrives.

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  MSU Product Center recognizes USDA Rural Development Michigan director of business programs at Making It In Michigan event

  Published on April 20, 2023
  Bobbie Morrison was presented with the 2023 Director’s Award for her critical support of Michigan businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities.

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  Fat Baby Hot Sauce recognized with the MSU Product Center’s 2023 Value-Added Agricultural Product Award

  Published on April 20, 2023
  Fat Baby’s farm-to-table hot sauce is made from hot peppers grown in Clare County, Michigan.

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  Hummus Goodness recognized with MSU Product Center’s 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year Award

  Published on April 20, 2023
  Hummus Goodness, a Michigan-based, certified women-owned company crafts delicious hummus products for consumers interested in quality ingredients and are tired of the same boring flavors.

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  Downey’s Potato Chips awarded the MSU Product Center’s 2023 Start Up to Watch Award

  Published on April 20, 2023
  Oakland County entrepreneurial family breathes new life into 40-year-old potato chip company.

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  Last Mile Café in Grand Rapids, Michigan recognized with the 2023 Young Innovator Award from the MSU Product Center

  Published on April 20, 2023
  This award honors the company for its innovation in charitable giving and commitment to sustainability.

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  National Institute of Food and Agriculture awards MSU Center for Regional Food Systems $3.45 million to Expand Culturally Relevant Support for Farm and Food Business owners

  Published on March 30, 2023
  Over the next five years, MSU CRFS will work with MSU Extension, Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), and the Julian Samora Institute to develop resources for inclusive farm business engagement.

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  Put your business strategy to work

  Published on February 3, 2023
  Strategy doesn’t stop with a finished strategic plan—to have an impact, it must be integrated into day-to-day operations through culture, rewards and boundaries.