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

Published on March 4, 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.
Consumers desire local dairy products

Published on January 22, 2021
If you bottle it, make it, or package it, will they come? New research indicates a demand and willingness to pay extra for locally produced, high-quality dairy products.
Brightening your idea

Published on January 15, 2021
Join us to learn more about starting your own food business.
What does carbon impact look like on a food label?

Published on January 14, 2021
Carbon labels communicate a product’s impact on climate change, similar to how Nutrition Facts communicate a food’s impact on your health.
Learning the art and science of cheesemaking

Published on January 8, 2021
Using science and craftsmanship, cheesemakers produce cheese with unique flavors and textures that delight consumers. These can be the basis for a successful business for those who learn this ancient skill.
Entrepreneurship and STEAM a logical connection: Focus on art

Published on December 4, 2020
Youth entrepreneurship connects with the concept of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Let’s focus on the entrepreneurial mindset of an artist.
Radical Plants receives Product Innovation Award

Published on November 12, 2020
A business pivot success story during COVID-19.
Empowering young entrepreneurs to increase retention in rural areas

Published on October 29, 2020
Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become entrepreneurial in your hometown.