MSU Extension Business

• Food production foibles

  Published on November 2, 2017
  Having a licensed product along with a licensed facility are a great beginning. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty.

• Does your community want to help entrepreneurs?

  Published on October 30, 2017
  Annual state-wide entrepreneurship conference can help with new ideas and/or to fine-tune your approach.

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  Co-working space: the next frontier

  Published on October 27, 2017
  Working from home may have its advantages, but having a supportive community of other workers in your environment can lend to creativity, networking and productivity.

• Leaders make things easier, managers create complexity

  Published on October 24, 2017
  In large organizations, the fine line between entrepreneurship and bureaucracy is determined between by the attitude and actions of the front-line managers.

• Thinking about attending a trade show?

  Published on October 17, 2017
  Prior planning will make trade show attendance more useful.

• Thinking about being a vendor at a trade show?

  Published on October 17, 2017
  Understanding how to use a trade show can mean the difference between success and failure.

• Small businesses have a big impact

  Published on October 16, 2017
  Small businesses play a huge role in the U.S. economy.

• Need workers? Look to preschool educators

  Published on October 16, 2017
  Research has shown preschool education benefits society greatly.

• 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”.

• 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.

• Are all workers “knowledge workers”? New Economy knowledge workers - Part 1

  Published on October 10, 2017
  Who are knowledge workers? Comparison of old and new economy “knowledge workers”.

• 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.

• Business, incubators, launch pads and pop-ups

  Published on October 9, 2017
  Creative ways to launch a new business toward success.

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  Why mingle with trail-makers?

  Published on October 3, 2017
  Attending multiuse trail planning meetings can benefit you and your community.

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  When to mingle with trail-makers and influence your town’s future

  Published on October 3, 2017
  Attend monthly meetings and events of the Jackson Walkable Communities Coalition.

• Outdoor recreation is important to Michigan’s communities, economy and future

  Published on October 2, 2017
  Outdoor Industry Association provides state-by-state reporting on the impact of outdoor recreation on jobs, wages, and tax revenue.

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  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.

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  Eating seasonally: An insider’s view of carrot production in Northwest Lower Michigan

  Published on September 20, 2017
  Cultivate Michigan tour participants experience the importance of purchasing locally through a recent featured food tour.

• 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.

• Thinking about food systems when disaster strikes

  Published on September 18, 2017
  The recent storms, flooding, and wildfires force us to think about the health of our food system.