MSU Product Center

The MSU Product Center is pausing new client intake for the month of July. Enjoy the summer, Independence Day, and see you new clients on August 1st!

In person HACCP training upcoming, June 11-12.
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A final thank you to our sponsors and partners. We couldn't do the Making it in Michigan Conference and Trade Show without you. We're appreciative to everyone for a great event! See you next year.

Making It In Michigan 2024 was another SUCCESS! Center

Come see us tomorrow at the Lansing Center! Conference registration is closed but you can still walk our Tradeshow for FREE! 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Thank you WILX Studio 10 for a great interview with Director Mollie Woods! We were thrilled to share about the all in one experience of the 2024 Making it in Michigan Conference and Trade Show. The day includes a conference, trade show, pitch competition, networking event, buyer-supplier match making - and great food! Listen in here:

Jumpstarting Business Ownership with MSU Extension Starting and owning a small business can be daunting! That's why MSU Extension and MSU Product Center are teaming up for an event centered around helping bus...

Thank you to our partner the Walters Family Foundation for your continued support! The 2024 Making it in Michigan Conference and Tradeshow wouldn’t be possible without your contributions. Remember to register for the event before April 1, 2024 at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/miim/

Thank you to our partner the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for your continued support! The 2024 Making it in Michigan Conference and Tradeshow wouldn’t be possible without your contributions. Remember to register for the event before April 1, 2024 at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/miim/

Thank you to our partner the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD for your continued support! The 2024 Making it in Michigan Conference and Tradeshow wouldn’t be possible without your contributions. Remember to register for the event before April 1, 2024 at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/miim/

Will you be there?

Save the Date 📅 Exciting news for Michigan-based food businesses! Join us at the premier Making It in Michigan Conference and Trade Show on April 24, 2024, at the Lansing Center! Hosted by the MSU Product Center, this event is a golden opportunity to showcase your products, connect with retail buyers, and gain insights through educational sessions. Secure your spot – register now before April 5, 2023! 👉 https://www.canr.msu.edu/miim/

Save the Date 📅 Exciting news for Michigan-based food businesses! Join us at the premier Making It in Michigan Conference and Trade Show on April 24, 2024, at the Lansing Center! Hosted by the MSU Product Center, this event is a golden opportunity to showcase your products, connect with retail buyers, and gain insights through educational sessions. Secure your spot – register now before April 5, 2023! 👉 https://www.canr.msu.edu/miim/

The MSU Product Center is thrilled to host a pitch event from the Michigan Good Food Fund at this year's Making it in Michigan Conference and Trade Show! Apply for the pitch event by March 4th for your chance to win a $5,000, $3,000, or $2,000 prize.

Calling all Michigan packaged food makers 🚨
There is less than one week left to apply to our next Business Pitch Competition, part of the Making It In Michigan Conference, hosted by MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Product Center.

Three businesses will compete in the live pitch session on April 23. First prize winner will receive $5,000, second prize winner will receive $3,000, and third prize winner will receive $2,000. There will also be a $5,000 technical assistance prize awarded to one of the three finalists. Get your pitch ready and apply by March 4: https://bit.ly/3OA2kg7

Thank you to our partners, Lake Trust Credit Union and Michigan Economic Development Corporation, who help make this event possible.

Are you interested in getting your food or beverage products in stores like Fresh Thyme, Kroger and SpartanNash Stores? Michigan-based food and beverage entrepreneurs are encouraged to register for the Making In In Michigan conference on April 24 at the Lansing Center: https://www.canr.msu.edu/miim/

Please join us for the Co-ops 101: How Cooperatives Work and the Basic Steps of Development webinar, March 13th at 5:30 pm!
Parker Jones and Chris Bardenhagen from MSU Extension will present details and answer questions about the co-op business model and examples of its use. Development steps will also be discussed, so don’t miss it! Link: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/co-ops-101-how-cooperatives-work-and-the-basic-steps-of-development

Still time to register!

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There’s a topic for you at the Making it in Michigan Conference! Kicking off the event will be the keynote presentation from Kris Mathis – author, business coach, and serial entrepreneur. Other panel presenters will include topics related to: specialty food and retail establishments, entrepreneur specialists, distribution and much more. Learn more and register here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/miim/

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MSU Product Center The Product Center can help develop and commercialize high value, consumer-responsive products and businesses in the agriculture and natural resource sectors in Michigan.