Albion Economic Development Corporation PO Box 725 309 N. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224-0725 Toll Free: (877)696-8682 Direct: (517)629-3926 Fax: (517)629-3929 http://www.albionedc.org The Albion Economic Development Corporation works to recruit and assist business and industry in the greater Albion area. We seek innovative, collaborative, solutions to modern business challenges, always mindful of the rich natural, economic, and cultural heritage of our community.
Center for Empowerment & Economic Development 2002 Hogback Road, Suite 12 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 http://www.miceed.org The Center for Empowerment and Economic Development is committed to empowering women and minorities economically through business development training, vendor certification, business-to-business networking and accessible capital assistance programs. We provide effective business tools and remove barriers that hinder development of successful and sustainable businesses. Our work strengthens the community by building partnerships and leveraging resources that increase business growth opportunities.
Community Action Agency Jackson Community Action Agency 1214 Greenwood Ave Jackson, MI 49203 Toll Free: (800)491-0004 Direct: (517)784-4800 Fax: (517)784-5188 info@caajlh.org http://www.caajlh.org Promotes community and economic development in Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties.
Cornerstone Alliance PO Box 428 Benton Harbor, MI 49023-0428 Direct: (269)925-6100 info@cstonealliance.org http://www.cstonealliance.org The mission of Cornerstone Alliance is to generate economic growth and promote civic development in the community comprised of the cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, the charter townships of Benton, St. Joseph, Lincoln and Royalton. Cornerstone Alliance is an investor driven organization committed to improving the economic wealth of our community.
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation 500 Griswold St., Ste. 2200 Detroit, MI 48226 Direct: (313)963-2940 Fax: (313)963-8839 http://www.degc.org The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation is a private non-profit organization that has been dedicated since 1978 to helping businesses create new jobs and leverage private investment in the City of Detroit by providing technical, financial and development assistance to the city and the business community, from the start-up entrepreneur to the multinational corporation. By combining public sector policy and direction with private sector leadership, we are able to actively strengthen Detroit’s economic base.
Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute 1010 Antietam Detroit, MI 48207 Direct: (313)877-9060 Fax: (313)877-9058 detroitentrepreneurs@deibus.org http://www.deibus.org It is the mission of the Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute, Inc. to provide entrepreneurship and economic assistance to individuals in Southeast Michigan with barriers to accessing resources in order to enhance their economic condition and that of their community.
Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency 320 E. Aurora St. Ironwood, MI 49938 Toll Free: (800)881-2984 Direct: (906)932-4200 Fax: (906)932-0271 carlsonc@gocaa.org http://www.mcaaa.org/directory/goccaa.htm Counties Served: Gogebic, Ontonagon
Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women 25 Sheldon SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Direct: (616)458-3404 Fax: (616)458-3557 http://www.growbusiness.org GROW is a non-profit economic development organization which provides women – many of whom may face social, educational, or economic barriers – with opportunities to develop the skills and acquire the knowledge needed to achieve economic independence through self employment. Focusing on small business, GROW provides the training and on-going counseling needed to start a business, plus several support services needed to sustain or expand a business.
Jackson Enterprise Group Jackson, MI Direct: (517)787-0442 http://www.enterprisegroup.org We work with companies that have specific needs, whether it’s getting through the permit process, finding a location, cutting through the red tape with a state or local agency or locating housing for key personnel. We are committed to make your expansion here as easy as possible.
Lansing Community Micro-Enterprise Fund 520 W. Ionia Lansing, MI 48933 Direct: (517)485-4446 Fax: (517)485-4761 The Lansing Community Micro-Enterprise Fund helps people start or expand small businesses in distressed communities by providing business training, small loans, and networking opportunities.
Michigan Cooperative Extension Office Michigan State University Extension Agriculture Hall, Room 108 East Lansing, MI 48824-1039 Direct: (517)355-2308 Fax: (517)355-6473 http://www.msue.msu.edu/portal/ Helping people improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical needs, issues, and opportunities.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation 300 N. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48913 Toll Free: (888)522-0103 MEDCservices@michigan.org http://www.michiganadvantage.org We are the successor to the Michigan Jobs Commission, the state’s economic development department, and we have the ability, authority and reach to serve as a one-stop resource for business retention, expansion and relocation projects. Since we were formed by a cooperation between state and local governments, we provide excellent coordination with local communities and agencies across the state.
Michigan TeleWork Loan Fund United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan. 4970 Northwind Dr., Ste. 102 East Lansing, MI 48823 Toll Free: (800)828-2714 Direct: (517)203-1200 Fax: (517)203-1203 http://www.ucpmichigan.org The purpose of this program is to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Michigan residents with disabilities, who will work from home for an employer or who want to start or expand their own home-based business are eligible to apply for a low-interest loan up to $20,000.
MicroEnterprise Works Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 3941 Research Park Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Direct: (734)971-0277 Fax: (734)971-0826 http://www.aacil.org/mew.shtml MicroEnterprise Works (MEW) is a program of the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living (AACIL). Our mission is to assist people with disabilities become entrepreneurs. We offer complete small business development assistance and follow-up services, to new or expanding businesses.
Northern Initiatives University Center Suite 1104 1401 Presque Isle Ave. P.O. Box 7009 Marquette, MI 49855 Toll Free: (800)254-2156 Direct: (906)228-5571 Fax: (906)228-5572 info@niupnorth.org http://www.northerninitiatives.com Northern Initiatives is a private, non-profit community development corporation that provides tailored business solutions to advance and connect rural communities and their economies.
Northwest Michigan Council of Governments 2194 Dendrinos Drive PO Box 506 Traverse City, MI 49685-0506 Toll Free: (800)692-7774 Direct: (231)929-5000 http://www.nwm.org NWMCOG provides services and programs for the ten county region in Northwest Michigan. Some of our services are in direct support of the counties, some are independent services provided to the public and business at large.
The Albion Economic Development Corporation works to recruit and assist business and industry in the greater Albion area. We seek innovative, collaborative, solutions to modern business challenges, always mindful of the rich natural, economic, and cultural heritage of our community.
