Small Business Resources

Fosters greater regional economic success, community prosperity, and improvement in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti region.

Works with local partners to develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for underserved people globally, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. 

Transforms the way industries advance safe, sustainable, and secure mobility technologies through its one-of-a-kind global development center.

Provides assistance accessing community resources, disability training for businesses and organizations, independent living coaching, peer support, small business development assistance, and more.

Undertakes public improvements that have the greatest impact on strengthening the downtown area and attracting new private investments.

Hosts a monthly flagship event where companies can have the opportunity to showcase their product and network with community members.

Identifies, educates, and supports angel investments to provide start-up resources to attract new companies to the Ann Arbor area.

Awards a $1,000 grant every month to a group or individual working to make an impact in our community.

A co-working space for tech entrepreneurs and a home for Ann Arbor’s entrepreneur community.

Simple financing and financial solutions for small businesses.

Restores vitality to its downtown through community efforts.

Advocates for and supports the artists, creative workers, organizations, businesses, educators, and municipalities engaged in Washtenaw County’s arts + creative industries.

An accelerator for businesses founded by recent or upcoming University of Michigan – Ann Arbor graduates.

Economic development and related projects within downtown Dexter, MI.

Provides support for start-up and new business owners in developing their entrepreneurial capacity through thoughtful conversations, partnerships, and programs.

Awards U.S.-based small businesses with grants and prizes to enhance their business.

Provides support to family child care entrepreneurs and child care center business leaders state-wide.

A nonprofit champion for women and minority businesses providing access to capital, certification for women-owned businesses, corporate contracting opportunities, and small business educational support.

A nonprofit organization focused on strengthening and supporting the local food system throughout the community and beyond.

An organization providing programs and services ranging from older adult caregiving to immigrant resettlement and career services. 

Office space for creative businesses in Ypsilanti.

Monroe County’s premier business development and entrepreneur resource center.

A co-working business and office space in downtown Howell, MI offering programs for support leadership education and development, business coaching, succession planning, organizational culture, innovation and growth, practical business applications for AI, and networking.

Member-based workshop for small businesses, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, skilled workers, artists, makers, and hobbyists.

Markets Michigan as the place to do business, assists businesses in their growth strategies, and fosters the growth of vibrant communities across the state.

Invests in food and farm entrepreneurs across the state, offering flexible financing and tailored business assistance that supports vibrant, equitable communities.

Functional, affordable space rentals for businesses.

Works to diversify and grow the Michigan economy by helping high-tech startup companies succeed.

Enhances Michigan’s economic well-being by providing consulting, training, and market research for new ventures, existing small businesses, and advanced technology companies.

Helps people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge resources of MSU directly to individuals, communities, and businesses.

A community development financial institution whose mission is to expand economic opportunity for women and entrepreneurs of color by providing access to capital and business resources.

Provides financing to good food enterprises that are working to increase access to affordable, healthy food in low-income and underserved communities in Michigan.

Offers services for non-profits in diversity, equity, and inclusion coaching/training, organizational development, financial and bookkeeping, and information technology.

Links entrepreneurs with management expertise, joint venture partners, business services, capital, and other critical resources.

Works to strengthen the business district and attract new private investments in the Township of Northfield.

Offers loans to provide equitable access to capital needed for homeownership, creating and expanding small businesses, and creating new affordable housing, across Michigan.

Offers, promotes, and nurtures dynamic arts and cultural programs in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, and the surrounding area.

Reduces unemployment, supports local industries and businesses, boosts Saline City’s economy, and encourages industrial and commercial growth within the city.

Promotes, drives, and implements economic development in downtown Saline.

Assists in keeping the downtown area clean, reducing blight, and assisting with public projects.

Free mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with diverse backgrounds and specialties.

Builds on the unique strengths of Detroit’s startup and innovation ecosystem through investment, mentorship, and community partnerships.

A co-working space containing a co-working studio with meeting rooms, comfortable workstations, networking opportunities, and high-speed wifi. 

Facilitates downtown business support/ commercial growth in Chelsea, MI.

Has women business leaders talk through their issues, share experiences and ideas, and form lasting connections.

A co-working community for remote and independent workers in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor.

Helps promote the city of Ypsilanti and city development.

Works with the mayor to help crossroads of the community, and the government to help finance business owners.