MSU Extension Business Development

News

• Does your community have a tool library?

  Published on August 14, 2015
  Tool Libraries around the country and world make tools of all kinds available to residents in need of all types of tools.

• Is your community ready for the next opportunity? Part 1

  Published on August 14, 2015
  Developing a local team is a proactive, economical and collaborative strategy for successful economic development growth and attraction.

• So you want to be your own boss but don’t know what to do next?

  Published on August 14, 2015
  Every community has various resources available to help entrepreneurs. All you have to do is seek them out.

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  Farmer’s markets are great places to launch food businesses

  Published on August 13, 2015
  Many Michigan niche food producers have successfully started and grown their businesses at local farmer’s markets.

• Ombudsman – What is that?

  Published on August 3, 2015
  It is a confidential, informal, independent and neutral resource for employees with a workplace concerns.

• The MSU Product Center’s HACCP pilot program was a success, thanks to MDARD

  Published on August 3, 2015
  The MSU Product Center’s HACCP plan pilot program, funded by MDARD, leads to economic impact in the state.

• How to get a clean bill of “health” for your food business

  Published on August 3, 2015
  Carefully following the guidelines for food safety and sanitation are well worth a new business owners time and attention.

• Entrepreneur programming and resources help your community

  Published on July 20, 2015
  State-wide Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference expands to two locations.

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  Mobile CNC training “Fab Lab” impresses state legislators in Lansing

  Published on July 20, 2015
  A revolutionary technological solution to help with Michigan’s skills gap recognized at the State Capitol.

• “Economic” gardening is right for all seasons

  Published on June 29, 2015
  Economic gardening provides a way for existing businesses to grow.