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  Business Development

  MSU Extension and the MSU Product Center—Food Ag Bio focus on assisting entrepreneurs who develop and commercialize high-value, consumer-responsive products and businesses.

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• How to get a clean bill of “health” for your food business

  Published on August 3, 2015
  Carefully following the guidelines for food safety and sanitation are well worth a new business owners time and attention.

• Setting a budget is not just a business thing—Part 1

  Published on December 30, 2013
  Setting a personal budget for a household is a great way to ensure practical spending within and avoid added financial stress in the New Year.

• Social entrepreneurs can form a legal business structure in Michigan

  Published on December 5, 2014
  Social programs no longer need to organize as a not-for-profit.

• Artist cooperative spurs local development

  Published on October 28, 2013
  As a means of bringing back a community one group of artist report explained how they thought big in a small town to obtain their dreams.

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  Greenhouse business and production management with your smartphone

  Published on January 20, 2015
  Have you ever heard of the old adage to “work smarter, not harder?” Use your smartphone to do just that!

• 2014 North Central Regional Aquaculture Conference coming soon

  Published on February 3, 2014
  The annual NCRAC conference will provide a format for the regional aquaculture industry to interact and to learn about current and future opportunities in the growing industry.

• Three biggest factors in small business success

  Published on March 9, 2013
  Most small business owners make key errors in marketing their business.

• Revitalizing Detroit a hot topic at EcoDistricts Incubator in Portland

  Published on May 23, 2014
  The third annual EcoDistricts Incubator hosts seven cities in Portland, Oregon to help launch green ideas for city revitalization.

• Opportunities in the snack food market

  Published on July 18, 2017
  Three square meals a day is a thing of the past. Today busy consumers, especially Millennials, seek methods to supplement nutritional necessities. People considering entering the snack food business are well positioned to take advantage of this trend.

• Michigan Sea Grant helps Michigan commercial fishers realize economic gains

  Published on January 18, 2012
  Michigan commercial fishers are now enjoying increased market value for Michigan caught lake whitefish and turning fish by-products into profit.

• Seafood HACCP course in the Great Lakes help Native American communities increase their business

  Published on December 17, 2013
  Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension continue to lead efforts with the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission in seafood processing training in the Great Lakes.

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  Don't undercut the market

  Published on April 6, 2020
  It is hard to compete on price when you are starting a new business. Instead, compete on customer service, quality and your unique selling proposition.

• Tea trends

  Published on December 11, 2018
  Tea holds a large consumer consumption rate and future sales point to interest in healthy and premium options for expanded sales and prices.

• Michigan Sea Grant begins integrated assessment on Michigan’s aquaculture industry

  Published on December 5, 2012
  Even with the state’s tremendous water resources, Michigan’s aquaculture growth has not followed global trends. An industry-wide assessment is underway to move Michigan’s aquaculture forward to satisfy consumer demands for safe and sustainable seafood.

• Tools to encourage redevelopment in your downtown

  Published on March 27, 2017
  Collaboration between business and local government for a positive impact on your community.

• Specialty food buyers offer tips and insights for selling your food product

  Published on December 12, 2014
  Buyers of Meijer, Hiller’s Markets, Cherry Capital Foods and Kroger share tips and insight for how it works to have your product in their stores.

• Is your town a Trail Town?

  Published on February 23, 2012
  Communities benefit from linkages through the recreational use of rivers and trails.

• Support for your business idea is closer than you think

  Published on August 24, 2015
  MSU’s Product Center has Innovation Counselors located around the state to help.

• Five challenges to growing your small business

  Published on August 18, 2015
  Growing pains can be overcome with strategic planning.

• In the age of terrorism, food defense is necessary for processors

  Published on January 6, 2016
  All food processors need to take adequate steps to prevent adulteration.