Connections and Referrals

Need help navigating Northwest Michigan’s ever-growing entrepreneurial ecosystem? 

While we’re lucky to have so many great partner organizations providing programs and support to small businesses, it can be tricky (and time consuming) to navigate the options. We’re working on compiling a comprehensive list that you can bookmark and refer to often, or you can always contact us and we can begin to connect you with the places that fit your needs today.

Here are some to get you started:

SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAMS & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

 

BUSINESS SUPPORT

  • 20Fathoms

    • Areas of expertise: business coaching (start-ups, tech tech start-ups), training, coworking space

  • Boundless Futures

    • Areas of expertise: financial support and networking opportunities for and with female entrepreneurs

  • Grove Community Incubator (formerly Commonplace)

    • Areas of expertise: coworking space

  • MSU Product Center

    • Areas of expertise: business coaching (start-ups, existing), food & ag related businesses, nutritional labeling, training, etc.

  • Northwest Michigan APEX Accelerator

    • Area of expertise: government contracting

  • SCORE - Petoskey

    • Areas of expertise: business coaching (start-ups, existing), training

  • SCORE - Traverse City

    • Areas of expertise: business coaching (start-ups, existing), training

  • Small Business Development Center

    • Areas of expertise: business consulting(start-ups, existing, growth), training, market research, etc.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS

  • Alliance for Economic Success - serving Wexford and Missaukee Counties

  • Networks Northwest - serving Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties

  • Northern Lakes Economic Alliance - serving Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties

  • Traverse Connect - serving Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau Counties

And so many more!

From Chambers’ of Commerce to credit unions; from philanthropies to accounting firms…

The best way to begin? Click the link below and we’ll talk about the best fit for you.