News
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Fair trade points sales toward sustainable business
Published on May 8, 2012
Businesses that choose to promote sustainable practices may enhance their profitability. -
New economy tourism is about authenticity, green practices and sustainability
Published on May 8, 2012
Meet the demands of new economy tourism with these ten tips. -
Capitalize on your agricultural heritage in the tourism industry
Published on May 8, 2012
Agricultural tourism is blooming! Our land, community experiences and stories invite visitors to explore and learn and make memories in your community. -
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. -
Is there a hoophouse in your future?
Published on May 8, 2012
Hoophouses are becoming a popular way for gardeners and vegetable farmers to extend our Michigan growing season. -
Cooperatives: a unique business structure
Published on May 4, 2012
Cooperatives can offer great benefits to members but can be challenging to get established. -
Enterprise budgets for selected U.P. small grain crops
Published on May 4, 2012
Tools farmers can use to estimate the economic potential for small grains in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. -
Niles Entrepreneurial & Culinary Incubator: A chip off the ol’ Starting Block
Published on April 30, 2012
With the help of the Michigan State University Product Center and Starting Block Incubator, Niles MainStreet opens its Niles Entrepreneurial & Culinary Incubator in June to support local food business development. -
Regional food hub guide equips entrepreneurs with useful resources
Published on April 30, 2012
A new guide for food entrepreneurs, their supporters, those interested in starting food hubs and food hub operators seeking to expand their operations has just been released.