MSU Extension Business Development

News

• Traditional lending problems got you down? There may be other options

  Published on October 9, 2017
  Great Lakes Energy’s Economic Development Loan Program might be the option for your business financing need.

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  The new Flint Fresh Food Hub breaks ground in Flint

  Published on September 20, 2017
  A new food hub space to make it possible for locally produced food to reach broader markets in the metro Flint area just broke ground.

• Problems to avoid when starting a food manufacturing business

  Published on September 19, 2017
  Seeing an opportunity for a food product is just the first step. Proper planning is essential for success.

• How gentle volunteer recruitment efforts can yield astonishing results

  Published on September 11, 2017
  Employ “paying it forward” in outreach efforts to stimulate organizational growth.

• USDA Rural Development National Value-added Producer Grant opens

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Farmers are invited to apply for planning or operating funds through Jan. 31, 2018.

• A community seeking to establish a rural grocery store should understand the local food system

  Published on August 15, 2017
  Every community seeking rural grocery store should asses the assets of the community, understand the markets and take a fair look at the challenges and opportunities that exist.

• What does your brand say about you?

  Published on August 9, 2017
  Your brand lets the customer know who you are, what your company is and what type of product or service they can expect.

• The evolution of the New Economy: The shared economy

  Published on July 31, 2017
  What is life like in the digital shared economy?

• The evolution of the New Economy: The digital economy

  Published on July 31, 2017
  The digital economy has changed how businesses operate.

• Opportunities in the snack food market

  Published on July 18, 2017
  Three square meals a day is a thing of the past. Today busy consumers, especially Millennials, seek methods to supplement nutritional necessities. People considering entering the snack food business are well positioned to take advantage of this trend.