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Innovation Fund Macomb Community College
- http://www.innovationfundamerica.org/southeast-michigan
- 586-226-4833
- CIE@macomb.edu
Address: 44575 Garfield Rd, Clinton Twp. MI, 48038
Description: The Innovation Fund Macomb Community College, powered by JP Morgan Chase & Co., provides funding and mentorship for entrepreneurs launching innovation-led startups with high growth potential. In turn, recipients are required to provide educational experiences for Macomb students.
Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce
- http://michiganblackchamber.com
- (313) 818.3017
Address: 1274 Library St. Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Michigan’s first statewide Black chamber of commerce that serves members through advocacy, capital access, chamber resources, training, and contracting.
Accounting Aid Society
- http://dothenumbers.org
- (313) 556.1920
- hello@dothenumbers.org
Address: 7700 2nd Ave., Ste. #314 Detroit, MI 48202
Description: One-on-one coaching and technical assistance customized for small business record keeping needs to become capital-ready, and grow
Booker T. Washington Business Association
- (313) 875.4250
Address: P.O. Box 11169 Detroit, MI 48211
Description: One of the oldest African American Chambers of Commerce in the nation, building strong corporate, small, and minority business partnerships and alliances through its advocacy efforts.
Wayne State University Law School, Program for Entrepreneurship and Business Law
- http://law.wayne.edu/entrepreneurs/index.php
- (313) 496.7678
- pebl@wayne.edu
Address: 471 W. Palmer Ave. Detroit, MI 48202
Description: Offers early-stage legal assistance to participating local startups, and creates forums for entrepreneurs to receive general legal guidance.
Villages Community Development Corporation
- http://thevillagesofdetroit.com
- (313) 486.2900
- info@thevillagesofdetroit.com
Address: 300 River Pl., Ste. #2800 Detroit, MI 48207
Description: Promotes business development in the Villages of Detroit through attraction and support, research, incentives, and city requirements.
The Iron Yard
- http://theironyard.com/locations/detroit.html
- (313) 566.4825
- detroit@theironyard.com
Address: 1001 Woodward Ave., Ste. #400 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Provides technology education for adults looking to develop their professional skillsets and gain employment in the growing tech sector.
TechTown Detroit
- http://techtowndetroit.org
- (313) 879.5250
- info@techtowndetroit.org
Address: 440 Burroughs St. Detroit, MI 48202
Description: Helps both tech and neighborhood businesses develop, launch and grow through one-on-one support, workshops and events, and connections to an extensive service provider network. Programs include: DTX Launch Detroit, Junction440 co-working, Retail Boot Camp, SWOT City and TechTown Business Incubation Center.
Techstars Mobility
- http://techstars.com/mobility
- lisa.seymour@techstars.com
Address: 2000 Brush St., Ste. #201 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: A global business accelerator community that focuses on growing mobility and transportation companies in Detroit.
TechShop Detroit
- http://techshop.ws
- (313) 583.3831
- info.detroit@techshop.com
Address: 800 Republic Dr. Allen Park, MI 48101
Description: Membership-based workshop and prototyping studio providing access to tools, equipment, design software, fabrication/prototyping space, and skill-based instruction.
Sidewalk Ventures
- http://sidewalk-ventures.com
- (248) 535.1302
- hello@sidewalk-ventures.com
Description: Works with local entrepreneurs to raise growth capital from community-based investors.
SER Metro-Detroit
- http://sermetro.org
- (313) 945.5200
Address: 9215 Michigan Ave. Detroit, MI 48210
Description: Manages workforce development in Detroit by providing employers with opportunities for job fairs and/or connections to the types of employees that they seek for their businesses.
Pure Michigan Business Connect
- http://www.michiganbusiness.org/pmbc
- (888) 522.0103
- businessconnect@michigan.org
Address: 300 N. Washington Sq. Lansing, MI 48913
Description: Connects local and global purchasers to suppliers of Michigan goods and services through facilitated connections, joint-venture matches, supply chain assistance, lead generation, and market analysis.
ProsperUS Detroit
- http://prosperusdetroit.org
- (313) 841.9641
Address: 2835 Bagley Ave., Ste. #800 Detroit MI, 48216
Description: Provides training, support, and loans for entrepreneurs, businesses, and community-based organizations in distressed Detroit neighborhoods.
Ponyride
- http://ponyride.org
- info@ponyride.org
Address: 1401 Vermont St. Detroit, MI 48216
Description: Provides workshops and lectures, low-rent work, studio, and pop up space, and shared resources for socially conscious entrepreneurs and artists.
Patronicity
- http://patronicity.com
- (313) 744.2177
- info@patronicity.com
Address: 4444 2nd Ave. Detroit, MI 48202
Description: Civic crowdfunding platform that democratizes capital for community development through crowdfunding and crowdgranting.
Osborn Neighborhood Alliance/Osborn Business Association
- http://liveinosborn.com/oba
- (313) 344.6190
- pgarrison@matrixhs.org
Address: 13560 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48205
Description: Helps entrepreneurs and small businesses start and become sustainable in order to create economic stability in Detroit’s Osborn area.
OMNICORPDETROIT
- http://omnicorpdetroit.com
- info@omnicorpdetroit.com
Address: 1501 Division St. Detroit, MI 48207
Description: Member-based hacker space with welding and carpentry equipment, and audio and photography studios.
NextEnergy
- http://nextenergy.org
- (313) 833.0100
- info@nextenergy.org
Address: 461 Burroughs St. Detroit, MI 48202
Description: Provides co-working space, R&D support, access to funding, and business consulting to grow advanced energy companies and technologies.
Motor City Match
- http://motorcitymatch.com
- (844) DET.4MCM
- info@motorcitymatch.com
Address: 500 Griswold St., Ste. #2200 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Quarterly competition that pairs entrepreneurs with space, grants, and pre-development assistance to grow their business in Detroit.
Mob Pitches
- http://mobpitches.com
- (954) 849.5105
- MobPitches@gmail.com
Description: Hosts collaborative events where small businesses pitch their company to an audience for coaching and creative problem-solving.
Midwest Regional U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
- http://uspto.gov/detroit
- (313) 446.4800
- midwestregion@uspto.gov
Address: 300 River Place Dr., Ste. #2900 Detroit, MI 48207
Description: Provides general information on intellectual property through workshops, trainings, conferences, and roundtables.
Michigan eLibrary (MeL)
- http://mel.org/business
- (517) 373.1580
- contact@mel.org
Address: 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915
Description: Provides digital informational resources for entrepreneurs including legal forms, industry reports, demographic and market data, and a general resource center.
MACC Development
- http://maccdevelopment.com
- (810) 265.1025
Address: 7900 Mack Ave. Detroit, MI 48214
Description: Christian community developer that supports innovative programs in Detroit’s 48214 zip code with small business technical support and space.
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
- http://detroit-lisc.org
- (313) 265.2892
- abatiste@lisc.org
Address: 660 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Connects residents to the resources needed to transform neighborhoods with funding for business operations, equipment purchase and real estate acquisition, expansion and improvement.
Live6 Alliance
- http://info@live6detroit.org
- (313) 610.6004
- info@live6detroit.org
Address: 16647 Livernois Ave., Detroit, MI 48221
Description: Provides commercial real estate development, business attraction and retention, and funding tools to inclusively revive Northwest Detroit.
LifeLine Business Consulting Services
- http://thelifelinenetwork.com
- (313) 965.3155
- info.lifelineconsulting@gmail.com
Address: 1400 Woodbridge St., 4th Floor Detroit, MI 48207
Description: Business planning and management firm serving small and medium-sized companies with an emphasis on minority and women-owned businesses.
LibraryBiz Connect
- http://librarybizconnect.org/
- librarybizconnect@gmail.com
Description: Offers information for entrepreneurs including market research, state and governmental support, and a business workshop calendar.
LAND, inc.
- http://landassembly.org
- (313) 331.3280
- jbejma@landassembly.org
Address: 4401 Conner St. Detroit, MI 48215
Description: Commercial real estate developer, with services including project and construction management, small business site selection, and more.
ioby
- http://ioby.org
- (313) 960.4774
- Detroit@ioby.org
Address: 440 Burroughs St. Detroit, MI 48202
Description: A crowd-resourcing platform that connects entrepreneurs with funding and tools (volunteers, mentors, etc.) to improve Detroit neighborhoods.
Great Lakes Women’s Business Council
- http://greatlakeswbc.org
- (734) 677.1400
- info@greatlakeswbc.org
Address: 33109 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150
Description: Business development training, supplier certification, networking, and capital assistance programs for women and minority-owned businesses.
Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation
- http://grandmontrosedale.com
- (313) 387.4732
- info@grandmontrosedale.com
Address: 19800 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223
Description: Community-based organization providing space, market data, and site selection support for Detroit’s Grandmont Rosedale business district.
Goodwill Green Works, LLC
- http://goodwillsgreenworks.org
- (313) 499.3100
Address: 6421 Lynch Rd. Detroit, MI 48234
Description: Provides green partnership opportunities for organizations and entrepreneurs for recycling and/or reuse of materials.
Global Detroit
- http://globaldetroit.com
- (313) 516.9681
- primary@globaldetroit.com
Address: 4444 Second Ave., Detroit, MI 48201
Description: Connects foreign language speakers to existing resources and services to retain and empower immigrant entrepreneurs in Detroit.
FoodLab Detroit
- http://foodlabdetroit.com
- (313) 799.3468
- info@foodlabdetroit.com
Address: 4444 Second Ave. Detroit, MI 48201
Description: A community of food entrepreneurs with a network for education, technical assistance, equipment, suppliers, and other business resources.
Entrepreneurs Hub
- http://entrepreneurshub.space
- (313) 887.0293
- drkeith@thegrandinnovation.com
Address: 1400 Woodbridge St., 4th Floor Detroit, MI 48207
Description: Co-working space offering an affordable, flexible, and active work environment, networking, educational resources, and meeting/event space.
Detroit U.S. Export Assistance Center
- http://export.gov
- (313) 226.3006
- sara.coulter@trade.gov
Address: 211 W. Fort St., Ste. #1310 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: A federal government agency providing U.S. export sales assistance, market information, due diligence and partner identification.
Detroit Land Bank Authority
- http://buildingdetroit.org
- (844) BUY.DLBA
- communityrelations@detroitlandbank.org
Address: 500 Griswold St. Ste. #1200 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Connects Detroiters to vacant space. Current programs include auction, side lot, community partnership, and demolition.
Detroit Health Department
- http://detroitmi.gov/health
- (313) 876.4000
- dhealth@detroitmi.gov
Address: 3245 E. Jefferson Ave., Ste. #100 Detroit, MI 48207
Description: Provides public health services, including local permitting and inspections for businesses in the food industry.
D2D – Detroit’s Local Procurement Initiative
- http://d2dbusiness.org
- (313) 963.2940
- d2d@degc.org
Address: 500 Griswold St., Ste. #2200 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Connects Detroit companies with local suppliers through local procurement and supply chain opportunities to build a community of strong businesses and economic success.
Central Detroit Christian Community Development Corporation
- http://centraldetroitchristian.org
- (313) 873.0064
- kramon@detcdc.org
Address: 8840 2nd Ave. Detroit, MI 48202
Description: Faith-based organization in central Detroit that hosts ProsperUs classes, provides ad-hoc marketing and sales advice, and referral services.
Building Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED)
- http://detroitmi.gov/BSEED
- (313) 224.2733
Address: 2 Woodward Ave., Ste. #401 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Provides permits and informs Detroit businesses about local laws for construction, licensing, zoning, environmental affairs, and more.
Grand River WorkPlace
- http://grandriverworkplace.com
- (313) 387.4732 ext.120
- workplace@grandmontrosedale.com
Address: 19120 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223
Description: A co-working incubator and pop-up retail space that also provides frequent entrepreneurial trainings and programs for small business growth.
An Office in Detroit
- http://anofficeindetroit.com
- (313) 389.6230
- zookeeper@anofficeindetroit.com
Address: 2727 2nd Ave., Ste. #126 Detroit, MI 48201 and 8679 Rosa Parks Blvd. Detroit, MI 48206
Description: An affordable co-working space designed to empower intrapreneurs, entrepreneurs, and the start-up community in Detroit.
Grand Circus
- http://grandcircus.co
- (313) 338.2780
- hello@grandcircus.co
Address: 1570 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Provides 10-week coding bootcamps, operates a Google for Entrepreneur tech hubs, offers co-working space, and community events.
Focus: HOPE
- http://focushope.edu
- (313) 494.5500
- info@focushope.edu
Address: 1355 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, MI 48238
Description: Hosts ProsperUs business development class, workforce training, and community support to bridge the racial divide in Southeast Michigan.
Endeavor Detroit
- http://endeavordetroit.org
Address: 1570 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Helps high-impact entrepreneurs scale their businesses through mentorship from a network of world-class business leaders.
New Detroit, Inc.
- http://newdetroit.org
- (313) 664.2000
Address: 535 Griswold St., Ste. #2500 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Provides Six Segment Series classes to grow and sustain businesses of all industries with annual revenues of $1M or less, and that have been open for 5 years or less.
Invest Michigan
- http://investmichigan.org
- (313) 244.0667
- info@investmichigan.org
Address: 500 Griswold St., Ste. #1640 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Funding for innovative, early stage Michigan-based high-tech startups to grow into viable businesses.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
- http://10ksbdetroit.com
- (313) 758.6041
- info@detroitsoup.com
Address: 440 Burroughs St., Ste. #205 Detroit, MI 48202
Description: A program that coaches entrepreneurs in negotiation, marketing, employee management, and support to develop a strategic growth plan.
Bamboo Detroit
- http://bamboodetroit.com
- (313) 288.2298
- info@bamboodetroit.com
Address: 1442 Brush St. Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Provides a creative, affordable, collaborative, and flexible workspace in downtown Detroit for its growing entrepreneurial community.
Detroit SCORE
- http://detroit.score.org
- (313) 226.7947
- detscore@sbcglobal.net
Address: 477 Michigan Ave., Ste. #515 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Provides business tools and templates, workshops and events, and free business mentoring via a network of experienced volunteer executives.
Michigan Small Business Development Center
- http://sbdcMichigan.org
- (313) 672.1101
- bking18@emich.edu
Address: 163 Madison St. Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Provides free and confidential business counseling, secondary market research, and business training to start-ups and existing businesses.
MSU Product Center Food, Ag, Bio
- http://productcenter.msu.edu
- (313) 883.9300 ext. 226
- product@msu.edu
Address: 2934 Russell St. Detroit, MI 48207
Description: Develops and commercializes food, agricultural products, and businesses through connection to MSU’s research and technical resources.
Detroit Creative Corridor Center (DC3)
- http://Detroitc3.com
- (313) 664.1478
- info@detroitc3.com
Address: 485 W. Milwaukee Ave. Detroit, MI 48202
Description: Strengthens Detroit’s creative economy by providing creative businesses and designers with education, exposure, connections to resources, and advocating policies to advance the creative economy.
Center for Community Based Enterprise
- http://c2be.org
- (313) 429.5053
- info@c2be.org
Address: 4605 Cass Ave., Ste. #201 Detroit, MI 49201
Description: Supports and connects entrepreneurs, community institutions, and resources to develop sustainable, community-based enterprises (CBEs).
ACCESS Growth Center
- http://accessgrowthcenter.org
- (313) 203.2677
Address: 13624 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48126
Directory: Provides business training, business development coaching, loans, and strategic referrals for entrepreneurs and small businesses including those with language or cultural barriers.
Michigan Minority Supplier Development Corporation
- http://www.minoritysupplier.org/
- (313) 873.3200
- certification@minoritysupplier.org
Address: 100 River Pl., Ste. #300 Detroit, MI 48207
Description: Provides procurement and growth opportunities, financial support, training, and certification assistance to minority-owned businesses.
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
- http://mmtc.org
- (888) 414.6682
- inquiry@mmtc.org
Address: 47911 Halyard Dr. Plymouth, MI 48170
Description: Operational assessments, process improvement training, website assistance, and market strategy for established manufacturers.
Downtown Detroit Partnership
- http://downtowndetroit.org
- (313) 566.8250
- info@downtowndetroit.org
Address: 600 Renaissance Center, Ste. #1740 Detroit, MI 48243
Description: Creates economic strength in Downtown Detroit through development and support of programs, cleanup, safety, and retail attraction services.
Detroit Regional Chamber
- http://detroitchamber.com
- (313) 964.1000
- members@detroitchamber.com
Address: 1 Woodward Ave., Ste. #1900 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Member-based business support organization offering networking, data, business attraction, programs, and events for metro Detroitarea entrepreneurs and businesses.
Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation
- http://descmiworks.com
- (313) 664.5566
- bsd@detempsol.org
Address: 440 E. Congress St., 4th Floor Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Administers employee wage incentives, provides skills testing, recruiting and screening assistance, and employee training via MichiganWorks!
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
- http://degc.org
- (313) 963.2940
Address: 500 Griswold St., Ste. #2200 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Detroit’s leading economic development agency providing assistance with small business development, business attraction, real estate, financial incentives and connections to resources in Detroit.
Vanguard Community Development Corporation
- http://vanguarddetroit.org
- (313) 872.7831
- kwilliams@vanguardcdc.org
Address: 2795 East Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48211
Description: Serves entrepreneurs in Detroit’s North End, with resource referrals, marketing support, matching grants, shared equipment, and office space.
Southwest Detroit Business Association
- http://southwestdetroit.com
- (313) 842.0986
- info@southwestdetroit.com
Address: 7752 West Vernor Hwy. Detroit, MI 48209
Description: Facilitates business growth, real estate matching, access to funding, façade improvements, assists with licensing, permitting, zoning, and review of site plans for businesses in Southwest Detroit.
PTAC of Michigan
- http://ptacsofmichigan.org
- (313) 577.0132
- ptac@wayne.edu
Address: 5057 Woodward Ave., Ste. #3101 Detroit, MI 48202
Description: Provides support services and training to help Michigan businesses identify, apply for, and secure government contracts.
Opportunity Resource Fund
- http://oppfund.org
- (313) 964.7300
- info@oppfund.org
Address: 7700 2nd Ave., Ste. #608 Detroit, MI 48202
Description: Provides loans and technical support for small businesses who have been denied credit by other sources. Applicants must meet social criteria (found on website) and benefit the community
Midtown Detroit, Inc.
- http://midtowndetroitinc.org
- (313) 420.6000
- info@midtowndetroitinc.org
Address: 3939 Woodward Ave., Ste. #100 Detroit, MI 48201
Description: Marketing, financing, grant writing, site selection, security services, and façade improvement for business and people investing in Midtown.
Michigan Women’s Foundation
- http://miwf.org
- (313) 962.1920
- microloan@miwf.org
Address: 333 W. Fort St., Ste. #1920 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Supports the launch and growth of woman-owned businesses with microloans, coaching, resource connections, and an annual pitch competition.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
- http://michiganbusiness.org
- (888) 522.0103
- info@michigan.org
Address: 300 N. Washington Sq. Lansing, MI 48913
Description: The State of Michigan’s economic development organization offering support services and partner connections, talent development, access to capital, and incentive programs for statewide business growth.
Jefferson East, Inc.
- http://GoEastJefferson.org
- (313) 331.7939
- jelling@jeffersoneast.org
Address: 14628 E. Jefferson Ave. Detroit, MI 48215
Description: Provides resources including site selection, marketing, clean-up, maintenance, and security for businesses in Detroit’s lower east side.
Invest Detroit
- http://investdetroit.com
- (313) 259.6368
- info@investdetroit.com
Address: 600 Rennaissance Center, Ste. #1710 Detroit, MI 48243
Description: Financing and funding tools for business expansion, real estate development, and job creation to revitalize underserved Detroit communities.
Green Garage
- http://greengaragedetroit.com
- (313) 444.4054
Address: 4444 Second Ave. Detroit, MI 48201
Description: A co-working and makerspace community supporting the development and growth of triple bottom line businesses.
Goodwill Industries
- http://goodwilldetroit.org
- (313) 557.4818
Address: 3111 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48208
Description: Delivers job training, employment coaching, and a variety of services including cleaning, assembly, and asset recovery.
Eastern Market Corporation
- http://detroiteasternmarket.com
- (313) 833.9300
- admin@easternmarket.com
Address: 2934 Russell St. Detroit, MI 48207
Description: Micro-grants, façade improvement, food production space, stall rentals, and other opportunities for small businesses in the food industry
Detroit Development Fund
- http://detroitdevelopmentfund.com
- (313) 784.9547
- vholsey@detroitdevelopmentfund.com
Address: 277 Gratiot Ave., #300 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Provides capital and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses who can’t get resources from traditional lenders
kiva.org
- http://buildinstitute.org/kiva-zip
- (313) 265.3590
- kiva@buildinstitute.org
Address: 2701 Bagley Ave. Detroit, MI 48216
Description: Online platform that provides 0% interest, crowd-funded loans for small businesses in Metro Detroit.
Inforum
- http://inforummichigan.org
- (877) 633.3500
- tshea@inforummichigan.org
Address: 400 Renaissance Center, Ste. #2155 Detroit, MI 48243
Description: A business association providing strategic connections, professional development, and entrepreneurial training for women.
Hatch Detroit
- http://hatchdetroit.com
- (248) 766.6485
- info@hatchdetroit.com
Address: 645 Griswold, Ste. #2600 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: A business plan contest awarding $50K to entrepreneurs opening brick and mortar retail businesses in Detroit’s neighborhoods.
Blackstone LaunchPad: Wayne State University
- http://blackstonelaunchpad.wayne.edu
- (313) 577.1533
- blackstonelaunchpad@wayne.edu
Address: 5150 Anthony Wayne Dr. Detroit, MI 48202
Description: Coaching, workshops, networking, and access to funding for Wayne State students, faculty, and alumni starting new ventures in Metro Detroit.
Detroit Public Library
- detroitpubliclibrary.org
- (313) 481.1814
- alotharp@detroitpubliclibrary.org
Address: 1766 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, MI 48238
Description: Provides technology, literacy and career resources, individual consults, meeting space, and other business resources.
BUILD Institute
- http://buildinstitute.org
- (313) 265.3590
- hello@buildinstitute.org
Address: 2701 Bagley Ave. Detroit, MI 48216
Description: Business planning classes, advice, and mentorship to turn business ideas into reality for aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs.
U.S. Small Business Administration
- http://sba.gov/mi
- (313) 226.6075
- Michigan@sba.gov
Address: 477 Michigan Ave., Ste. #515 Detroit, MI 48226
Description: Provides counseling, training, access to capital, government contracting opportunities and certification programs, and disaster assistance to help businesses get started, grow, and stay in business.
Detroit SOUP
- http://detroitsoup.com
- info@detroitsoup.com
Address: 1401 Vermont, Ste. #195 Detroit, MI 48216
Description: Community dinners where residents and entrepreneurs pitch projects to an audience, awarding micro-grants based on majority vote.