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.
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.
As of 09/30/26
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.
