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IV.K.8 Site Selection

The organizations listed below provide assistance in selecting the perfect site for your business.
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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.

Mackinaw City Chamber of Tourism
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Address:
P.O. Box 831
 
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Organization Type:
Public/governmental
Services Provided:
Business Development
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:
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.

This page last updated on 9/25/2008.
 
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