News
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Starting a Licensed Food Business
Published on September 18, 2019
Starting a Licensed Food Business training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a successful commercial reality.
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BRITE bites has bright future because it was able to define its brand, founder says
Published on September 18, 2019
Attending Making It In Michigan Conference and Marketplace Trade Show as a vendor shined a light on what was most important to be a successful food entrepreneur, and this MSU student is never looking back.
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The right ingredients, a dash of ambition combine to launch 24th Cheesecakerie
Published on September 17, 2019
Sean Brezzell had a great product, he just needed to know how to run a business. After working with the Product Center he opened his first location in Ypsilanti with three more slated by 2021.
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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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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.
