MSU Extension Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities

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  From ideas to enterprises: Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs

  Published on May 7, 2025
  Michigan’s youth to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures at the CEC Conference, inspiring communities to nurture future business leaders.

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  Lapeer to host state-wide MSU Extension conference focused on supporting entrepreneurs

  Published on February 19, 2025
  MSU Extension will bring communities together to share best practices for entrepreneurial support on May 29-30, 2025.

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  Annual state entrepreneurship conference continues to showcase small town charm and success in Cadillac

  Published on July 22, 2024
  The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference returned in 2024 hosted by the City of Cadillac, welcoming more than 100 participants from across Michigan.

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  MSU Extension team recognized as national award winner

  Published on August 10, 2021
  The MSU Extension Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities team was recognized by the National Association of Community Development Professionals, receiving the “Excellence in Teamwork” award.

• Cultivating local farm economies

  Published on April 21, 2021
  Farm viability requires flexibility, innovation in local government planning and zoning to allow for farm income diversification.

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  Empowering young entrepreneurs to increase retention in rural areas

  Published on October 29, 2020
  Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become entrepreneurial in your hometown.

• Charlevoix receives visitor perspectives as part of annual entrepreneurship event

  Published on March 26, 2019
  Annual “Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities” conference offers first-time visitor perspectives to host community as a way to improve visitor experiences.