News
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A planning commission is much more than zoning
Published on May 20, 2026
Planning commissions have an important job that includes coordination, intergovernmental cooperation, master plan preparation, zoning administration, infrastructure review, subdivision review, housing analysis, capital improvements planning and more. -
Best practices for grocery store sampling: Turning a first taste into repeat sales
Published on May 20, 2026
Tips for food businesses on grocery store sampling from the MSU Product Center. -
Horrocks & Co. in Battle Creek and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by featuring new Michigan-made food products
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
Fresh Thyme Market and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by selecting Dip Detroit’s hot honey as the “First Time at Fresh Thyme Award” winner for 2026
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
Hansen Foods in Hart and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by featuring new Michigan-made food products
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
Westborn Markets and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by selecting three Michigan-made emerging brands as the Westborn Markets’ award winners for 2026
Published on May 5, 2026
In celebration of National Small Business Week 2026, Super Duper Coffee, Asparagus Nuggets and Dip Detroit Hot Honey were selected by Westborn Markets for introduction in their stores. -
MSU Dairy Store and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by featuring new Michigan-made food products
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
Meijer Format Stores and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by selecting Super Duper Cold Brew Coffee and Bingo Roasters Coffee Chocolate Bars as the Meijer Award Winners for 2026
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
Solar fields don’t have to sit idle
Published on April 29, 2026
A Genesee County sheep producer explains how grazing sheep on solar sites supports agriculture, manages vegetation, and creates new income opportunities. -
Solar farms may still be farms
Published on April 24, 2026
Forage research points to scalable agrivoltaic solutions.