MSU Extension Business

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  First Impressions Tourism Summary Report - City of Allegan, September 2022

  Published on September 19, 2022
  This report is a general summary of raw data generated from visitor assessment surveys, photos, and discussions. Information presented in this report reflects the exclusive perspectives of five visitors to the City of Allegan and surrounding region.

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  Journal of Extension Article: Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference

  Published on September 9, 2022
  MSU Extension's annual conference, Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC), has served as a catalyst for entrepreneurial ecosystems across Michigan since 2012.

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  CEC Brochure

  Published on August 26, 2022
  Discover the sessions, keynotes and details of this years Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference in this downloadable brochure.

• Strengthening the Business Environment for Agri-Food Enterprises in Nigeria: Engagement with Stakeholders in Ebonyi, Delta and Cross River

  Published on April 15, 2022
  NAPA Highlight #14. To fill the gaps on the effects of the business environment on MSMEs within the agri-food subsector, NAPA conducted a study on Sustainable Development and the Implications for Agri-Food Value Chain Actors.

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  Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses, Seventh Edition

  Published on April 8, 2022
  The seventh edition of this directory provides an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States.

• Strengthening the Business Environment for Agri-Food Enterprises in Nigeria: Engagement with Stakeholders in Benue, Kaduna, and Niger States

  Published on April 6, 2022
  NAPA Highlight #13. The Nigerian Agricultural Project Activity (NAPA) conducted a study on Sustainable Development and the Implications for Agri-Food Value Chain Actors.

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  Webinar Series: Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers

  Published on March 8, 2021
  Loans are an important tool for growing any business and if approached with the right groundwork, can be a beneficial part of your farm business development.

• Business Plan Template

  Published on December 19, 2019
  Fill in this blank business plan template to help young entrepreneurs explore different aspects of operating a business.

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  Tourism Development Programs

  Published on July 11, 2017
  MSU Extension’s tourism team works statewide addressing community needs and interests in leveraging assets and resources for tourism development.

• First Impressions: Assessing your community for tourism (FIT)

  Published on July 11, 2017
  FIT is a comprehensive community assessment conducted by unannounced visitors in a host community positioned to lead development based on the program results.