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Business & Economic Development > Workforce & Business Development > Business/Professional Development > IV.L Starting a Business
IV.L Starting a Business
The organizations listed below provide assistance with Starting A new Business.
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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.
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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.
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Chase Group, Ltd
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Contact: Robert "Shae" Bonhag Address: 7348 Maple Terrace Organization Type: Private for profit
Management Consulting
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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
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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.
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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 provides comprehensive customized marketing communications services that are vital for new business startups. We have more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of marketing communications including advertising, public relations, promotions, literature development, logos, web site development, sales collateral materials, investor relations, media relations, and other marketing related functions.
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Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Address: 300 N Washington Square Organization Type: Public/governmental
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.
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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.
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SCORE
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Address: 202 E. Grandview Parkway Organization Type: Public/governmental
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.
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U.S. Small Business Administration
Organization Type: Public/governmental
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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Zeal International
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Contact: Jennifer Borkovich Address: 226 E. Sixteenth Street Organization Type: Private for profit
Contact by phone: 231-922-8100 Customer Contact: Jennifer Borkovich or Patrick Lott Description: Zeal international provides business development and marketing services for businesses. With backgrounds in product development and manufacturing in addition to marketing, Zeal can assist with business plan development, sourcing, and logistics planning. Small businesses and entrepreneurs can utilize Zeal as an outside marketing and sales resource.
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This page last updated on 9/14/2006.
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