News
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Empowering young entrepreneurs to increase retention
Published on September 17, 2019
Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become “entrepreneurial” at the annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference in October.
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New community food system policy resources now available
Published on September 13, 2019
Local governments have a role to play and resources to use in cultivating a flourishing food system with supportive plans and regulations.
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The Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility launches first-ever farmers market
Published on August 29, 2019
Local food project empowers students, promotes healthy, sustainable living, and encourages relationships through education.
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Employee mentorship and positive community impact are the keys to success for this Grand Rapids fresh juice business
Published on August 16, 2019
Jermale Eddie of Malamiah Juice Bar will be a workshop presenter at the 2019 Making It In Michigan Conference and Marketplace Trade Show.
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Register now for Michigan’s premier food entrepreneur conference 'Making It In Michigan'
Published on August 16, 2019
Conference is Nov. 13 at the Lansing Center and space for both educational sessions and vendor space is limited.
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Opportunities in forestry: Hazelnuts
Published on August 6, 2019
Hazelnut products comprise a diverse and growing global industry. Recent regional developments represent an opportunity for Upper Peninsula growers to break into this $34-billion-dollar industry.
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Text is marketing
Published on July 18, 2019
In the retail food industry, consumers spend a short amount of time deciding which products to buy from the crowded grocery store shelf. Typeface is an important aspect of food branding that can attract a consumer’s attention, and dollars.
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Navigating a Challenging Farm Economy
Published on July 2, 2019
A meeting on August 2nd, 2019 in Kalamazoo County will focus on helping farmers identify tools that can help them weather through the economic and production impacts faced this season.
