MSU Extension Tourism

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  First time visitor perspectives still in high demand for Michigan communities

  Published on February 19, 2025
  Demand for MSU Extension’s First Impressions Tourism assessment program reaches pre-pandemic levels by assisting five communities in understanding assets and unique qualities through first time visitor experiences and perspectives.

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  Lapeer to host state-wide MSU Extension conference focused on supporting entrepreneurs

  Published on February 19, 2025
  MSU Extension will bring communities together to share best practices for entrepreneurial support on May 29-30, 2025.

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  Mi Fresh Fish Sail & Fry celebrates western UP fisheries

  Published on August 12, 2024
  From an Inland Seas tall ship educational workshop on Lake Superior, to fresh fish fried on land for tasting, Houghton visitors and residents learned about Michigan's fisheries industries.

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  Annual state entrepreneurship conference continues to showcase small town charm and success in Cadillac

  Published on July 22, 2024
  The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference returned in 2024 hosted by the City of Cadillac, welcoming more than 100 participants from across Michigan.

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  Guidelines for offering samples of food and beverage products at farmers markets

  Published on June 21, 2024
  Be sure you know these important food safety practices.

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  MI Birding 101 video series takes flight just in time for spring migration!

  Published on April 24, 2024
  Michigan Sea Grant offers class to help beginning birders learn new skills.

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  City of Allegan strives to be more welcoming after capturing first-time visitor perspectives

  Published on March 5, 2024
  The First Impressions Tourism assessment supports community economic development by facilitating growth of local and regional tourism economies.

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  First Impressions Tourism assessment assists communities in understanding assets and unique qualities through first time visitor experiences and perspectives

  Published on January 19, 2024
  Three communities find outside visitors’ perspectives beneficial to strengthening their rural tourism economies and development efforts.

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  Michigan coastal community recognizes MSU Extension program as a catalyst for community and economic development

  Published on November 14, 2023
  Four years after the City of St. Clair participated in the First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Program through MSU Extension, community leaders recognized the project as catalyst for “Freighter Walk” success.

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  Improvements coming to St. Clair County annual 4-H and Youth Fair

  Published on May 16, 2023
  MSU Extension tourism educators partner with St. Clair County 4-H Fair Board to pilot First Impressions visitor assessment and capture feedback to drive future developments.