MSU Extension Business Development

• 6 simple ideas to enhance a community’s tourism business: Part 1

  Published on December 29, 2016
  Keep these tips in mind to increase tourism in your community.

• New year, new potential clientele

  Published on December 29, 2016
  Want a piece of nearly $100 billion in sales? Selling to the federal government gives you that chance.

• 6 simple ideas to enhance a community’s tourism business: Part 2

  Published on December 29, 2016
  Keep these tips in mind to increase tourism in your community.

• Finding the story in your farm's history: Part 2

  Published on December 29, 2016
  Historical background can provide a strong draw for your agritourism operation.

• Help wanted: Tools and resources from Michigan Works!

  Published on December 27, 2016
  With the tight supply of talent, MI Works has tools that can help attract and retain employees.

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  Community Supported Agriculture – The perfect gift

  Published on December 24, 2016
  Gifting a share in a local CSA farm provides friends and loved ones with a season of nature's bounty and supports a local business.

• Farmers, the unsung heroes of archaeology

  Published on December 22, 2016
  Historical finds can be a great addition to your agritourism venture.

• Ag Action 2017 of Southwest Michigan features Food Business Development

  Published on December 21, 2016
  Michigan State University Extension, MSU Product Center and Kalamazoo Valley Community College will host Starting a Licensed Food Business Ag Action in early 2017.

• Considering a new winery or hard cider business? Attend the Winery Development Pre-conference

  Published on December 21, 2016
  Prospective winery licensees will obtain basic information about starting a winery or hard cider business in Michigan by participating in the one-day winery development conference to be held Feb. 22, 2017.

• Open a lemonade stand in your downtown

  Published on December 12, 2016
  Showcase your downtown’s finest vacant buildings by turning lemons into lemonade.