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Mayra Martinez: An entrepreneur success story
Published on September 26, 2014
Mayra Martinez and her family built a successful restaurant and full service catering business. Upcoming plans include branching into food processing. The lessons Mayra learned in the process and her words of advice for other packaged food entrepreneurs. -
October is National Farm-to-School Month
Published on September 22, 2014
Many schools will be celebrating October by offering a variety of locally produced foods. -
Growing grocery store sales of your food product
Published on September 15, 2014
Greg Morano shares his success story of growing his food sales. Find out how he uses placement, relationship, pricing and demos to increase sales. -
Preparing for high volume food production: Shopping for a co-packer, Part 2
Published on September 11, 2014
Are you reaching your capacity in food processing and need someone else to make it in larger quantities? Learn how to shop for a co-packer to ensure you make an informed decision that will help your business grow. -
Grand Traverse region’s wine grape production significantly down in 2014
Published on September 11, 2014
The 2014 wine grape crop is short, but wineries will still have a good inventory on hand for the coming sales year. -
Ingredients to turn your home food business into a commercial business
Published on September 11, 2014
Starting a commercial food business or changing your business activities to a commercial business will affect much more than just the licensing of your product. Learn where you can gain more knowledge about the steps needed to accomplish this. -
Cold hardy grape wines: They tried it, and liked it!
Published on September 11, 2014
Research surveys of Michigan tasting room visitors and Midwestern wine drinkers indicate low awareness and positive acceptance of cold hardy grape varietals. -
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference: Food, Ag and Natural Resources business tips
Published on September 11, 2014
Starting and growing a business in food, agriculture and natural resources is one focus of Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference. Learn about the role of community leaders, and how entrepreneurs are important to your community. -
Local hops harvesting
Published on September 8, 2014
Connecting local hops with a local brewery allows participants to have a deeper connection to their local food systems. -
Spice up your tailgate with Michigan meats
Published on September 8, 2014
Local meat offers a wide range of Michigan beef, lamb, pork and goat that will help you create a memorable menu for your guests.