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Economic benefits of knowledge workers: New Economy knowledge workers - Part 2
Published on October 10, 2017
Knowledge workers have an economic benefit in rural and urban communities. -
Knowledge workers can't be supervised: New Economy knowledge workers - Part 3
Published on October 10, 2017
The evolution of the “knowledge worker” to the “learning worker”. -
Business, incubators, launch pads and pop-ups
Published on October 9, 2017
Creative ways to launch a new business toward success. -
Traditional lending problems got you down? There may be other options
Published on October 9, 2017
Great Lakes Energy’s Economic Development Loan Program might be the option for your business financing need. -
The new Flint Fresh Food Hub breaks ground in Flint
Published on September 20, 2017
A new food hub space to make it possible for locally produced food to reach broader markets in the metro Flint area just broke ground. -
Problems to avoid when starting a food manufacturing business
Published on September 19, 2017
Seeing an opportunity for a food product is just the first step. Proper planning is essential for success. -
How gentle volunteer recruitment efforts can yield astonishing results
Published on September 11, 2017
Employ “paying it forward” in outreach efforts to stimulate organizational growth. -
USDA Rural Development National Value-added Producer Grant opens
Published on September 6, 2017
Farmers are invited to apply for planning or operating funds through Jan. 31, 2018. -
A community seeking to establish a rural grocery store should understand the local food system
Published on August 15, 2017
Every community seeking rural grocery store should asses the assets of the community, understand the markets and take a fair look at the challenges and opportunities that exist. -
What does your brand say about you?
Published on August 9, 2017
Your brand lets the customer know who you are, what your company is and what type of product or service they can expect.