MSU Extension Business Development

News

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  Calling all farmers!

  Published on November 13, 2014
  The Upper Peninsula Farm Incubator is now accepting applications for their Apprentice Farmer Program.

• Startup Weekend was an eye-opening experience: Part 2

  Published on November 10, 2014
  During the recent Startup Weekend in Lansing, a small team learned that sometimes when a problem is identified to be solved, it likely has been identified already, but the process of product development can lead to some unexpected results.

• Startup Weekend was an eye-opening experience: Part 1

  Published on November 10, 2014
  During the recent Startup Weekend in Lansing, a small team learned that sometimes when a problem is identified to be solved, it likely has been identified already, but the process of product development can lead to some unexpected results.

• AFDO/Seafood Alliance HACCP training course coming in December 2014

  Published on November 10, 2014
  Commercial fish processors are encouraged to register for the next Seafood HACCP Certification course in Brimley, Michigan.

• Attending the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo: Reason 2 – Marketing and business management

  Published on November 2, 2014
  Get the answers your greenhouse business needs for the latest in marketing and business management strategies by attending the 2014 Greenhouse Expo.

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  Technology and tourism

  Published on October 29, 2014
  How prepared are we for the international visitor?

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  Farm-to school success through juvenile center – university community supported agriculture

  Published on October 28, 2014
  Residents of the Berrien County Juvenile Center enjoy more fresh fruits and vegetables through the Michigan Farm to School Grant Program and Andrews University CSA.

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  Hitting the bull’s eye: Defining your target market!

  Published on October 27, 2014
  Increase sales and grow your business by understanding your customer.

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  Startup Weekend: Inspire your inner innovation

  Published on October 23, 2014
  Energize your entrepreneurial spirit in just 54 hours.

• Can’t get traditional funding? Learn about an alternative to business financing

  Published on October 6, 2014
  Great Lakes Energy’s Economic Development Loan Program might be the alternative lending answer to your business financing question.