MSU Extension Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities

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  Alma hosts Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference Sept. 14-15, 2022

  Published on July 19, 2022
  Alma, a unique town in the middle of the mitten, opens its businesses and best practices to help Michigan communities support local entrepreneurs.

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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.