MSU ExtensionEntrepreneurship

Fostering entrepreneurship and community support are key strategies for creating jobs and transforming the state’s economy and global presence. MSU Extension addresses entrepreneurship from both a community and individual perspective.

News

Be frugal when starting a business

Published on December 18, 2019

Conserving cash is an important skill for an entrepreneur with a start-up business.

Nonconformities in zoning is the source of much confusion

Published on December 13, 2019

Zoning cannot be retroactive and has to grandfather existing land uses. Those are called nonconformities which take on many characteristics and are different than zoning violations.

Connecting Yooper flavor to the broader state at Making it in Michigan

Published on October 18, 2019

Rozie’s Foods has quickly moved from a conceptual startup to regionally distributed food business. Rose credits her rapid growth to a great product, strong team and personal touch.

Meijer supports communities, entrepreneurs in several ways at Making It In Michigan

Published on October 10, 2019

Meijer is the primary corporate partner of the educational conference and trade show and will have buyers on hand looking for products to put on store shelves

Old versus new: Understanding the new economy part 2

Published on October 8, 2019

A very fundamental structural shift has occurred with economic development. In this new economic age, it pays to know the difference between the old and new economy.