MSU Extension Business Development

News

• Rise of the contingent worker

  Published on November 30, 2015
  Self-employment continues to increase as a viable option, as full-time employment opportunities decrease. Along with this trend, the benefit safety nets that full time employment provides are also vanishing.

• Could I be an entrepreneur?

  Published on November 30, 2015
  Myths about entrepreneurs abound, as well as resources for them!

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  The Village of Ontonagon plans for future sustainability of their harbor community: Part 1

  Published on November 30, 2015
  The Sustainable Small Harbors project seeks to build physical and economic resilience through economic development and placemaking strategies.

• Handy tool for your business location research tool belt

  Published on November 27, 2015
  MEDC Zoom Prospector adds important area demographics to real estate listings.

• James Bond movies and effective meetings share something

  Published on November 25, 2015
  Both can create action, expectations and results!

• Communities and businesses working hand in hand for positive growth

  Published on November 25, 2015
  : Northern Michigan company expanding business and hiring additional employees takes advantage of tax exemption opportunity.

• Are you developing or just dictating to employees?

  Published on November 17, 2015
  As an employer, you want your employees to follow the procedures that you have set, you want them to do what you say, and you want it done now and consistently done. However, we will not achieve those characteristics by command.

• What does the unemployment rate actually tell us?

  Published on November 16, 2015
  Unemployment rate reduced to 5 percent in October 2015. How are different segments of our population doing?

• Has the nation reached full employment?

  Published on November 13, 2015
  Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 10-year low in unemployment rate.

• Business resource centers: Diamonds in the rough

  Published on November 9, 2015
  Business Resource Center Network is a great asset for the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance region. With 10 locations housed in 9 communities, as well as online, resources for entrepreneurs are only a short drive or keystrokes away!