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First Impressions Tourism Summary Report - City of Grand Blanc, October 2023

Published on October 3, 2023
This report is a general summary of raw data generated from visitor assessment surveys, photos, and discussions. Information presented in this report reflects the exclusive perspectives of five visitors to the City of Hart and surrounding region.
First Impressions Tourism Assessment: Lapeer, MI

Published on September 12, 2023
The First Impressions Tourism Assessment is a comprehensive community assessment conducted by unannounced visitors in a Michigan host community.
MSU Product Center 2022 Economic Impacts

Published on July 21, 2023
Since 2003, the MSU Product Center has assisted in business expansions resulting in total investments of $537 million and creation of 3,536 jobs.
Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses, Eighth Edition

Published on March 21, 2023
The eighth edition of this directory provides an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States.
First Impressions Tourism Summary Report - City of Hart, October 2022

Published on October 24, 2022
This report is a general summary of raw data generated from visitor assessment surveys, photos, and discussions. Information presented in this report reflects the exclusive perspectives of five visitors to the City of Hart and surrounding region.
First Impressions Tourism Summary Report - City of Allegan, September 2022

Published on September 19, 2022
This report is a general summary of raw data generated from visitor assessment surveys, photos, and discussions. Information presented in this report reflects the exclusive perspectives of five visitors to the City of Allegan and surrounding region.
Journal of Extension Article: Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference

Published on September 9, 2022
MSU Extension's annual conference, Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC), has served as a catalyst for entrepreneurial ecosystems across Michigan since 2012.
First Impressions Tourism Summary Report - Village of Cassopolis, February 2022

Published on March 1, 2022
This report is a general summary of raw data generated from visitor assessment surveys, photos, and discussions. Information presented in this report reflects the exclusive perspectives of five visitors to the Village of Cassopolis and surrounding region.
Growing Pains: Timing of In Utero Rainfall Shocks and Child Growth in Rural Rwanda

Published on April 1, 2021
Farris, J., Porter, M., Jin, S., & Maredia, M. (2021). Growing Pains: Timing of In Utero Rainfall Shocks and Child Growth in Rural Rwanda. Economic Development and Cultural Change.
Webinar Series: Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers

Published on March 7, 2021
Loans are an important tool for growing any business and if approached with the right groundwork, can be a beneficial part of your farm business development.