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  Expanding equitable access to mobile food business resources for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs in west Michigan

  Published on September 1, 2023
  MSU Product Center staff joined with partners to modify the successful “How to Start a Food Truck Business” online course into a four-session, in-person workshop series offered in Spanish.

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  MSU researchers link auto and dairy industries to explore sustainable climate solutions

  Published on August 7, 2023
  Renewable electrical energy produced from anaerobic digesters could drive EV charging stations on dairy farms

• Supreme Court ruling on sign regulation has major implications for all local governments

  Published on August 3, 2023
  The decision means many, if not all, sign regulations in Michigan will need to be reviewed and likely changed if the municipality wants to reduce legal risks.

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  Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”

  Published on July 13, 2023
  Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen.

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  Village of Cassopolis is FIT for action

  Published on May 16, 2023
  MSU Extension's First Impressions for Tourism (FIT) assessment program provides communities with valuable feedback that can be turned into action.

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  Improvements coming to St. Clair County annual 4-H and Youth Fair

  Published on May 16, 2023
  MSU Extension tourism educators partner with St. Clair County 4-H Fair Board to pilot First Impressions visitor assessment and capture feedback to drive future developments.

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  Initiative launches to strengthen small-town, rural tourism in Roscommon County, Michigan

  Published on May 8, 2023
  Roscommon Economic Development Corporation and Michigan State University Extension forge partnership to strengthen rural, small-town tourism.

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  Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023

  Published on April 21, 2023
  MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center.

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  Hummus Goodness recognized with MSU Product Center’s 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year Award

  Published on April 20, 2023
  Hummus Goodness, a Michigan-based, certified women-owned company crafts delicious hummus products for consumers interested in quality ingredients and are tired of the same boring flavors.

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  Last Mile Café in Grand Rapids, Michigan recognized with the 2023 Young Innovator Award from the MSU Product Center

  Published on April 20, 2023
  This award honors the company for its innovation in charitable giving and commitment to sustainability.