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.
Schedule one-on-one SizeUp and small business support, or drop in during open office hours.
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.
Explore helpful resources and opportunities for small businesses.
Work one-on-one with an experienced Small Business Navigator to answer your questions and find the right resources.
Navigator appointments can cover:
Free. Register to secure your spot.
30-minute sessions with specialists. Come with a technical question and leave with a plan.
Free. Register to secure your spot.
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 of 12/31/25
The funding for the Small Business Support Hub services was provided in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). This project was 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.
As of May 31, 2026, the Small Business Support Hub is no longer accepting new applications.
Learn more about how the Small Business Support Program has driven real results for regional entrepreneurs.
