MSU Extension Business Development

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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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• The working wines of Michigan State University’s Spartan Cellars

  Published on June 14, 2011
  Michigan State University’s Spartan Cellars produces and tests experimental wines as an integral part of evaluating new wine grape varieties and cultural practices for the growing Michigan wine industry.

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  MSU Extension Key Partner Award honors the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments

  Published on November 10, 2017
  Regional planning partnership organization's work enhances many different Extension programs.

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  Persistence pays for Iosco county team in securing the 2014 CEC Conference

  Published on October 3, 2014
  Iosco county team liked what they saw in Petoskey in 2012 and committed to bringing the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference to the Sunrise Coast.

• StrengthsFinder might be helpful to your organization

  Published on December 7, 2016
  Helping to understand your own strengths can lead to success.

• A marketing plan is necessary for small businesses

  Published on June 28, 2012
  A marketing plan is the written document that will help you effectively share what is great about your product or service.

• Could I be an entrepreneur?

  Published on November 30, 2015
  Myths about entrepreneurs abound, as well as resources for them!

• Do you have an exit plan for your small business? Part 1

  Published on December 24, 2014
  Creating a succession plan will help to keep your business running on track.

• Two companies in tiny village complete facelifts and reinvigorate a downtown community

  Published on October 24, 2012
  There have been some exciting changes in downtown Topinabee, Mich. thanks to two business facelifts.

• Understanding small business needs: Washtenaw County study

  Published on November 21, 2013
  Solutions for small business challenges outlined in the new “Washtenaw County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Survey.”

• New collaboration, cooperation and partnerships toolbox launched!

  Published on September 20, 2013
  Use of social media serves as a valuable asset for forming the recently launched LinkedIn Group known as the Michigan Tourism Collaboration, Cooperation and Partnerships (CCP) Toolbox.

• Worker-owner cooperative as a business transition alternative: Part 1

  Published on March 16, 2016
  The combination of a changing workforce and the need for business owners to retire creates a great opportunity for mutual benefit.

• Starting your small business with an MVP

  Published on June 11, 2013
  Successful entrepreneurs start their business with a minimum viable product.

• Plan your own culinary day trip in Pure Michigan: Part 1

  Published on April 17, 2014
  While the season’s change, this may be great time to eat your way through your day in Michigan.

• Support your local community food systems at your next cookout

  Published on July 10, 2013
  Your next cookout can make supporting local community foods systems easier than you think.

• Crowdfunding: 21st century’s way to invest on Main Street

  Published on September 11, 2014
  Crowdfunding is the new way for entrepreneurs to get funding and investors to find new ventures.

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  Do you have an employee handbook for your greenhouse or nursery business?

  Published on August 23, 2016
  Greenhouses and nurseries should have an employee handbook that outlines business and employment policies, job performance expectations and benefits you offer.

• Food speaks: Integrating local culture and contributing to economic vitality through food

  Published on May 8, 2012
  The key for entrepreneurial producers and food-related eateries who wish to cater to travelers is to cultivate and prepare foods that are locally grown, tied to the heritage of the area, and that come with a story to be told.

• Michigan travel industry plans to build on the success of “Pure Michigan”

  Published on May 8, 2012
  Building on the successful “Pure Michigan” campaign, the travel industry in Michigan is developing its next five-year plan using data that shows encouraging signs of an economic comeback.

• The growth and changing policy of Michigan’s short-term rentals and tourism industry

  Published on January 22, 2018
  Short-term rentals like Airbnb may have found a way to stay and play in the Great Lakes State.

• Green business practices could help your marketing plan

  Published on February 20, 2012
  Recent study finds that businesses benefit from disclosing greenhouse gas emissions and discussing ways to reduce them. Benefits seen in higher stock prices, especially for smaller companies.