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State of Michigan aides in connecting workers with jobs
Published on January 5, 2015
State of Michigan forms new department to strengthen workforce development efforts and partner organizations. -
Property taxes actually increase with tax abatements
Published on January 5, 2015
Setting the record straight, tax abatements have a net positive effect on the local and regional economy. -
Resolve to get business counseling in the New Year
Published on December 31, 2014
The MSU Product Center is the go-to place for food, agriculture, bio-economy, and natural resources-based business counseling. -
Ready for your business to grow but lack a skilled workforce?
Published on December 30, 2014
Skilled Trades Training Fund-Helping to ensure Michigan’s employers have the trained employees they need. -
Take a STEP in the exporting direction
Published on December 29, 2014
Did your business take part in Michigan’s export last year of over $58 billion in goods? -
Do you have an exit plan for your small business? Part 1
Published on December 24, 2014
Creating a succession plan will help to keep your business running on track. -
Great Lakes EXPO Hop Session
Published on December 24, 2014
The Great Lakes Expo Hops Session provided useful information for growers and processors and drew the largest hop crowd to date. -
Do you have an exit plan for your small business? Part 2
Published on December 24, 2014
Finding outside investors or going out of business can give you a clean break. -
New grant provides funding to market fresh local food to West Michigan residents
Published on December 23, 2014
With farmers operating at slim margins, they often can't afford to individually market directly to consumers. This new USDA grant allows area farmers to pool their resources for stronger marketing muscle. -
Is your staff adequately trained?
Published on December 23, 2014
Even if formally educated or certified, is your staff fully prepared to successfully do their jobs?
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