MSU Extension Entrepreneurship

• Economic impacts of COVID-19 on travel and tourism, specifically in the Great Lakes States

  Published on June 3, 2021
  U.S. Travel Association publishes details of the startling decline in U.S. travel and tourism.

• Women in Agriculture: Taking a seat at the table with confidence

  Published on May 8, 2021
  Women Shaping Agriculture is an initiative in which Michigan State University Extension educators host conversational interviews that enable women to share their experiences and perspectives about their diverse roles in Michigan agriculture.

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  Apple Blossom Kombucha receives Barrier Buster Award

  Published on May 6, 2021
  A young woman business owner breaks through obstacles to grow a thriving local business.

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  Gaskill Family Farm receives the Value-Added Agricultural Producer Award

  Published on May 6, 2021
  A local farm’s fruit is jammin’ in area stores.

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  Hummus Goodness wins the 2021 “Start-Up to Watch” award at Making It In Michigan

  Published on May 6, 2021
  From an at-home business in Shanghai to a 3,600 square foot commercial facility in Southfield, Hummus Goodness is a “Start-Up to Watch.”

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  Successful businesses and an equitable, sustainable local food value chain

  Published on April 23, 2021
  In this update, we share how we and our partners are supporting businesses and documenting the impact of the local food value chain.

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  Riker’s Dog Treats: a Michigan success story

  Published on April 7, 2021
  Riker’s Dog Treats shares its story of how love for the cherished family dog turned into a successful Michigan business.

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  Unlock the door to food business expansion at the Making It In Michigan virtual conference

  Published on April 1, 2021
  Michigan food businesses are invited to participate in the event starting April 27, 2021.

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  Community-driven tourism program provides benefits to rural city leaders

  Published on March 18, 2021
  City of St. Clair, MI leadership team reveals benefits of working together after participating in First Impressions Tourism assessment program.

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  Learn how to design and shoot video like a professional on March 25

  Published on March 5, 2021
  Video is a powerful, yet not always easy to produce, communicative tool. Learn the best practices for this medium directly from a MSU professional videographer.