Looking to start or grow your small business in our region? You’re in the right place. Ann Arbor SPARK offers a variety of free tools and support services to help local entrepreneurs and small business owners succeed.
Personalized guidance to address your business challenges and opportunities.
Access free, data-driven business intelligence tools to help small businesses and entrepreneurs make informed decisions.
Schedule one-on-one SizeUp and small business support, or drop in during open office hours.
Explore helpful resources and opportunities for small businesses.
Available Tuesdays. Schedule one-on-one time with our small business navigator for technical assistance:
Every Thursday. Weekly themed sessions and drop-in consulting for small business success.
SizeUp SPARK is a free, data-driven business intelligence tool designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs in Washtenaw County make informed decisions.
By providing access to industry insights, competitive benchmarking, customer demographics, and local market data, SizeUp SPARK empowers businesses to identify growth opportunities, refine strategies, and stay competitive. Whether launching a startup, expanding an existing business, or exploring new markets, this powerful tool offers the same high-value analytics that large corporations use—at no cost. Ann Arbor SPARK, with support from Bank of Ann Arbor, is making this resource available to strengthen the local economy, foster innovation, and support business success throughout the region.
Make the most of these tools!
Schedule one-on-one SizeUp support.
As part of the Small Business Support Program, SPARK provides no-cost resources and support for small businesses in Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw Counties. It helps regional entrepreneurs navigate Michigan’s small business ecosystem and offers direct support to small businesses, whether it’s helping develop a business plan, growing a customer base and industry connections, or hiring and managing employees.
Personalized guidance to address your business challenges and opportunities.
Eligible companies must produce technology goods or services.
Must have private co-investors as part of round.
Learn more about small business funding resources.
Eligible small businesses include for-profit businesses that are:
For new or existing businesses, at least 51% owned and operated by U.S. citizens from minority groups (including Asian Pacific, Hispanic, Hispanic, Asian Indian, Black / African, Native American, Middle East / North African).
If your organization could benefit from our small business support program, please take a moment to complete our brief application form.
The funding for the Small Business Support Hub services is provided in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). This project is being supported, in whole or part, by federal award number SLFRP0127 awarded to the State of Michigan by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
This grant enables our partner organizations and Ann Arbor SPARK to provide these resources and support at no cost to eligible businesses.
Learn more about how the Small Business Support Program has driven real results for regional entrepreneurs.
