Events
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Apr 27
Michigan Cottage Food Law - April 27th, 6 p.m.
April 27, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Apr 28
Tools for Effective Facilitation Workshop (Formerly Facilitative Leadership)
April 28, 2026 – April 30, 2026 Kewadin Casino, 2186 Shunk Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
The three-day Tools for Effective Facilitation workshop helps build the capacity of groups or organizations to use the collective talents of its members to coordinate actions, strengthen relationships, and enable the group to meet its goals.
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May 4
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
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May 6
Communicating Through Conflict: May Workshop
May 6, 2026 9:00AM – 11:00AM Online
Communicating Through Conflict workshops provide participants with tools and techniques to handle heated situations and interpersonal conflict more effectively.
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May 6
Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business - (Webinar) - May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Virtual - Zoom
The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.
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May 15
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia May 15th, 2026
May 15, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. 50 E. Sprague Rd. Ionia, MI 48846
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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May 18
Michigan Cottage Food Law - May 18th, 2 p.m.
May 18, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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May 21
What's New in Cottage Food Webinar: Voluntary Registration Launch, Expanded Sales Options and Limits
May 21, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Webinar
Join businesses around the state for Michigan Cottage Food Law updates and the launch of the Michigan Cottage Food Business Voluntary Registration system. Learn how registration impacts your labeling options and much more.
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May 28
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference 2026
May 28, 2026 – May 29, 2026
Join MSU Extension and local partners for the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) on May 28-29 in the communities of Newaygo and Fremont.
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Jun 17
Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business - (Webinar) - June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026 3:00PM – 4:00PM Virtual - Zoom
The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.