Small Business Help Desk

We are here to help your business grow...

The growth of your small business is our business.

How can we help you?

NEED KNOWLEDGE OR INFORMATION?

• Entrepreneur Series - Business 401-level seminars, speakers, and classes
• CEO Roundtable - Monthly discussion group with business peers
• Area Economic Data - Economic forecasts, region-specific profiles, and research assistance.
• Area Market Reports and Publications - Recent activity report, permitting and zoning help, and quality of life index

NEED MONEY?

• Chamber's Development Fund - Gap financing of $25,000-$250,000 for your business
• Local Financing - Revolving loan, redevelopment, and local angel financing
• Angel Investor and Venture Capital Network - Michigan-based investors
• Michigan Loan Participation Fund - Helps you with loans when lenders question your cash flow.
• Michigan Collateral Support Financing - Supplies cash collateral to lenders to enhance your collateral coverage.
• SBA Funding - Provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for major assets such as land, buildings, parking lots, and improvements to similar existing assets.
• USDA Funding - Provides funds in support of sustainable economic development in rural communities such as planning, technical assistance, or training
• Capital Access Program - Innovative program for Michigan businesses, using a small amount of public resources to generate private bank financing for your small business.