MSU Extension Business Development

News

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  New tool helps chart areas available to expand broadband infrastructure

  Published on December 19, 2019
  Broadband interactive map

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  Be frugal when starting a business

  Published on December 18, 2019
  Conserving cash is an important skill for an entrepreneur with a start-up business.

• Nonconformities in zoning is the source of much confusion

  Published on December 13, 2019
  Zoning cannot be retroactive and has to grandfather existing land uses. Those are called nonconformities which take on many characteristics and are different than zoning violations.

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  Interactive social media workshop emphasizes methods to grow your social media presence

  Published on October 22, 2019
  Register for an interactive workshop emphasizing social media 101, top 10 best practices and mastering your return on investment from social media for new to advanced growers and business owners.

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  Connecting Yooper flavor to the broader state at Making it in Michigan

  Published on October 18, 2019
  Rozie’s Foods has quickly moved from a conceptual startup to regionally distributed food business. Rose credits her rapid growth to a great product, strong team and personal touch.

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  Meijer supports communities, entrepreneurs in several ways at Making It In Michigan

  Published on October 10, 2019
  Meijer is the primary corporate partner of the educational conference and trade show and will have buyers on hand looking for products to put on store shelves

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  Starting a Licensed Food Business

  Published on September 18, 2019
  Starting a Licensed Food Business training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a successful commercial reality.

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  BRITE bites has bright future because it was able to define its brand, founder says

  Published on September 18, 2019
  Attending Making It In Michigan Conference and Marketplace Trade Show as a vendor shined a light on what was most important to be a successful food entrepreneur, and this MSU student is never looking back.

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  Employee mentorship and positive community impact are the keys to success for this Grand Rapids fresh juice business

  Published on August 16, 2019
  Jermale Eddie of Malamiah Juice Bar will be a workshop presenter at the 2019 Making It In Michigan Conference and Marketplace Trade Show.

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  Register now for Michigan’s premier food entrepreneur conference 'Making It In Michigan'

  Published on August 16, 2019
  Conference is Nov. 13 at the Lansing Center and space for both educational sessions and vendor space is limited.