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IV.K.1 Financing

The organizations listed below provide assistance with business Financing.
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Alliance for Economic Success
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Address:
11 Cypress St.
 
Manistee, MI 49660
Phone:
(231) 723-4325
Organization Type:
Public/governmental
Services Provided:
Business Assistance
Description:
The Alliance for Economic Success (AES) collaborates with the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) to provide a full range of services for small to medium sized businesses that are emerging and growing.  One-on-one business counseling is a free service for individuals who want to improve, revitalize or expand their companies, or develop a new venture. This service is provided by Deborah Nale at Manistee-based AES office.
Baker College Corporate Services
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Address:
1195 Centre Road
 
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Phone:
(248) 276-8260
FAX:
(248) 340-0605
Organization Type:
Public/governmental
Services Provided:
Professional Develpoment Division
Description:

The Professional Development Division of Corporate Services delivers non-credit courses and programs to employees at their work sites. Programs include, but are not limited to project management, leadership, organizational development, managing the family-owned business, sales and customer service, and quality tools and methods. Training can be delivered on-site or at a local Baker College campus, and can be tailored to meet specific needs including content and scheduling.

Chase Group, Ltd (Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
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Contact:
Robert "Shae" Bonhag
 
Principal
Address:
7348 Maple Terrace
 
Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone:
231-932-1099
FAX:
231-932-0684
Organization Type:
Private for profit
Services Provided:
Management Consulting ($)
Contact by phone:
231-932-1099
Contact by e-mail:
Description:
We assist business owners in establishing strategic plans, productivity improvement initiatives, financing for growth, valuations, and team building.
Sale of Business, Mergers and Aquisitions, Business Valuations ($)
Contact by phone:
231-932-1099
Contact by e-mail:
Description:
We assist business owners in the valuation and sale of their businesses. In addition, we can also assist in locating merger and acquisition candidates and aid in intergrading the merged businesses and financing the growth.
Michigan Economic Development Corp.
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Address:
300 N Washington Square
 
Lansing, MI 48913
Phone:
1-888-522-0103
Organization Type:
Public/governmental
Services Provided:
Economic Development
Description:
Whether it's an expansion, a relocation, or even a concern with another agency of state government, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) can help. From site location assistance to job training grants, from help with permits to tax abatements, we're the state's official economic development corporation -- a one-stop resource for businesses seeking to grow in Michigan.
Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) (Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
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Contact:
Chris Wendel
 
Regional Director
Address:
1209 S Garfield Ave, Suite C
 
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone:
(231) 929-3782
FAX:
(231) 929-5042
Organization Type:
Public/governmental
Services Provided:
Small Business Financial Planning Assistance
Limitations:
Free services provided to businesses with fewer than 500 employees.
Contact by phone:
(231) 922-3780
Contact by e-mail:
Description:
Free financial analysis for new and established businesses who are seeking capital or testing out a business concept.
Business Plan Development
Limitations:
Free services provided to businesses with fewer than 500 employees.
Contact by phone:
(231) 929-3780
Contact by e-mail:
Description:
Free comprehensive analysis of business plans, including providing financial projections and pertinent demographic information.
Small Business Assistance
Limitations:
Free services provided to businesses with fewer than 500 employees.
Contact by phone:
(231) 929-3780
Contact by e-mail:
Description:

SBTDC provides Counseling, Research, and Training to small businesses. One-on-one counseling assists business owners in developing new business plans or expansion opportunities; Market Research enables entrepreneurs to identify target markets and package their product or services accordingly; and on-going, low-cost trainings assist small businesses in all facets of conducting business.

Northwestern Michigan College Training and Research (Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
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Contact:
Richard Wolin
 
Director of Training and Research
Address:
1701 E. Front Street
 
Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone:
231.995.2003
FAX:
231.995.2022
Organization Type:
Public/governmental
Services Provided:
Customized Training and Research Services ($)
Contact by phone:
231.995.2218
Contact by e-mail:
Contact on web site:
Contact by mail:
1701 E. Front Street ,Traverse City, MI 49686
Visit our offices:
2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City
Description:
Your company's organizational goals and objectives are the driving forces behind the design and delivery of TRAC services. TRAC staff will work with each client to assess needs and design solutions aligned with organizational strategies. We can provide access to state and National resources through our partnership with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center.
SCORE (Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
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Address:
202 E. Grandview Parkway
 
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone:
(231) 947-5075
Organization Type:
Public/governmental
Services Provided:
Business Counseling
Contact by phone:
(231) 947-5075
Description:

Counselors to America's Small Business

Free counseling and mentoring to start-up businesses and existing businesses in Northern Michigan: advertising, marketing, sales, accounting and budgets, computers and technology, financing, insurance, legal services, manufacturing, and retailing.

U.S. Small Business Administration
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Organization Type:
Public/governmental
Services Provided:
Small Business Resources
Contact on web site:
Description:
Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed. Manage your business from start to finish; expand your business with programs and services; increase your business knowledge and productivity; find local resources.
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