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Business & Economic Development
Business & Economic Development > Workforce & Business Development Resource Directory > Business/Professional Development > IV.K Planning & Growth > IV.K.6 Market Research
IV.K.6 Market Research
The organizations listed below provide assistance in performing Market Research.
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Alliance for Economic Success
Organization Type: Public/governmental
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
Organization Type: Public/governmental
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)
Contact: Robert "Shae" Bonhag Address: 7348 Maple Terrace Organization Type: Private for profit
Management Consulting
($)
Contact by phone: 231-932-1099 Description: We assist business owners in establishing strategic plans, productivity improvement initiatives, financing for growth, valuations, and team building.
Sale of Business, Mergers and Aquisitions, Business Valuations
($)
Contact by phone: 231-932-1099 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.
Due North Marketing Communications, Inc.
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Organization Type: Private for profit
Contact by phone: 231-386-9206 Description: Due North conducts customized market research to assist with product or service development, advertising, public relations, promotions, developing of marketing materials such as brochures and sell sheets, web site development and other market communications functions. We specialize in focus group and web-based market research.
Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Address: 1209 S Garfield Ave, Suite C Organization Type: Public/governmental
Small Business Financial Planning Assistance
Limitations: Free services provided to businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Contact by phone: (231) 922-3780 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 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 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.
North Central Michigan College
Organization Type: Public/governmental
Business Development Classes
Contact by phone: (231) 348-6613 Description: Our workshops can also be presented in group formats, customized to the needs of your organization and delivered at your location and schedule. Please call NCMC’s Institute for Business & Industry Training to learn about customized training opportunities
Northwest Michigan Council of Governments
Community Relations Coordinator Organization Type: Public/governmental
Population and Economic Statistics
Description: This web page provides access to statistics for the counties, townships, cities, villages and schools located in northwest lower Michigan; some data for the entire State of Michigan, and links to other Internet-based data sources.
Northwestern Michigan College Training and Research
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Director of Training and Research Address: 1701 E. Front Street Organization Type: Public/governmental
Customized Training and Research Services
($)
Contact by phone: 231.995.2218 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.
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This page last updated on 9/25/2008.
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