Grow Your Business

Ongoing economic development success is one key to maintaining the health of a growing community. For those looking to increase their business presence through job creation and capital investment within the region, The Traverse Bay Economic Development Corporation offers a portfolio of products and services that can assist in growing your business to the next level.

For more information, please contact the Traverse Bay EDC.

A key activity of the Traverse Bay EDC is helping existing businesses maintain and grow their presence within the region. Below are links to products and services that can aid your business in achieving goals for success.

	Join Your Chamber The Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce is a great partner in growing your business. Your chamber offers a variety of programs and services that help you learn, network, and take advantage of product and service discounts within the local community and region. Click here to join now! Check out the CEO Rountable! The Chamber's CEO Rountable program offers CEOs and small business owner an opportunity to develop lasting relationships with other company leaders within the community. Click here to learn more.
	Michigan Small Business & Technology Devleopment Center The MI-SBTDC positively impact's our region's economy by strengthening existing companies, creating and retaining jobs, and assisting businesses in defining their path to success. No-Charge and low-fee strategic business counseling services are available at the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, the MI-SBDTC offices located at Michigan Works! center, or on-site at your business. Click here to learn more and schedule an appointment with a counselor in your area. Check out UpNorth Business! A great source of Northwestern Michigan regional business information to help you get your business start now!
	Northwestern Michigan College Get practical and ready-to-use skills to grow your business with a collection of courses and workshops designed to help you be successful. NMC Extended Education offers a Small Business Entrepreneur cirriculum and certificate that highlights the essential skills in the core areas of business start-up, finance management, customer service, and marketing. Click here to see what classes are being offered.
	Financing Programs The Traverse Bay Economic Development Corporation provides and facilitates financing opportunties to businesses within the region. These programs seek to create, attract, and retain jobs and employers that are indicative to the region's strive for excellence. Click here to learn more about local, state, and federal financing opportunities to help grow your business.
	Incentive Programs The Traverse Bay Economic Development Corporation can assist your business for identifying and applying for a variety of incentives programs offered at the local and state level. These programs seek to create, attract, and retain jobs and employers that are indicative to the regions strive for excellence. Click here to more.
	Economic Data The Traverse Bay Economic Development Corporation is your central point of contact for obtaining economic data indicators, census, and market research for the region. Click here for available reports or request specific information.
	Workforce Development Through partnerships with organizations though out the region and state, the Traverse Bay Economic Development Corporation is our single point of contact for your workforce development needs. Click here for a complete listing of partners who can start helping you today.
	Site Location Assistance Looking to expand or move into another location? The Traverse Bay Economic Development Corporation can assist with your search. For more information, please contact the Traverse Bay EDC.
	Selling to Government The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) can provide you with the understanding and requirements of government contracting and the know how to obtain and perform federal, state, and local government contracts. Click here to learn more.
	Michigan Economic Development Corporation 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. The MEDC has a private sector board of directors comprised of business people, local economic developers and educators so that its policies and procedures meet the needs of the private sector. A corporation, not a bureaucracy, the MEDC can bring together supply and demand, matching up resources and services with the needs of business customers - an excellent resource for businesses seeking to grow in Michigan. Click here to learn more.