IV.K.8 Site Selection
Address: 11 Cypress St. Manistee,
MI
49660
Phone: (231) 723-4325 Organization Type: Public/governmental Services Provided:
Business Assistance
Contact by e-mail: 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. 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. Address: P.O. Box 831 Mackinaw City,
MI
49701
Organization Type: Public/governmental Services Provided: Address: 300 N Washington Square Lansing,
MI
48913
Phone: 1-888-522-0103 Web Site: Organization Type: Public/governmental Services Provided:
Economic Development
Contact on web site: 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. Contact: Chris Wendel Regional Director Address: 1209 S Garfield Ave, Suite C Traverse City,
MI
49684
Phone: (231) 929-3782 FAX: (231) 929-5042 Email: Web Site: Organization Type: Public/governmental Services Provided:
Site Selection Assistance
Limitations: Free services provided to businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Contact by phone: (231) 922-3780 Contact by e-mail: Description: Free comparative site analysis (Ring Analysis) for individual address locations. This service helps businesses choose the location that maximizes the patterns of their target market, based on population and lifestyle data.
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. | ||