BioBusiness Accelerator
Companies that need operating space for their biomass technology development activities and business development support for their growing enterprises will find the BioBusiness Accelerator a valuable new resource - committed to the success of our clients, and focused on the development of Michigan's emerging bioeconomy.
The Accelerator, an initiative of the Lakeshore Advantage economic development organization, is housed in the new Michigan State University Bioeconomy Institute in Holland, Michigan, and will play a primary role in recruiting small businesses that can benefit from having access to the unique laboratory space, equipment, and intellectual resources of the MSU facility.
Blackstone Launchpad at Walsh College
Do you have a new business idea? Would you like free advice developing your business plan? Would you like to start your own company someday? Are you looking for access to industry experts and investors? Blackstone LaunchPad provides free mentoring service to current students, faculty/staff or degreed alumni.
Blackstone Launchpad at Wayne State University
Funded by the Blackstone Charitable Foundation, the Blackstone LaunchPad opened in September 2010 offering career guidance, resources, and advice to entrepreneurs, innovators, and inventors at Wayne State University. Our primary mission is to show Wayne State University students that starting a new venture is a legitimate career path and attainable reality. The secondary mission is to encourage every Wayne State University student who wants to start a new venture - either for-profit or not for profit - to do so in Metro Detroit and thereby contribute to the economic and social growth of our region.
Through regular individual and group consultative sessions, workshops, and networking events the Blackstone LaunchPad is strengthening the entrepreneurial culture at Wayne State University and helping students and from every school, college, and campus transform innovative ideas into successful Southeast Michigan start-ups. Through partnerships with Automation Alley, the University of Miami (the original LaunchPad), and Walsh College (Blackstone LaunchPad@Walsh) we are committed to fostering the entrepreneurial community and revitalizing the economies of Midtown, Detroit and Michigan.
The Blackstone LaunchPad Team is comprised of entrepreneurs, inventors, business professionals, and students who are committed to helping you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. If you would like to join The Blackstone LaunchPad team, please contact us!
Business Engagement Center at University of Michigan
The Business Engagement Center (BEC) provides your company with a gateway to the University of Michigan, one of the nation's leading research and higher-education institutions. Through the BEC, you can maximize the growth potential for your business by identifying and accessing the University's vast resources, including research discoveries, new technology, high-tech facilities, student and alumni talent, continuing education programs, and strategic giving opportunities.
Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) at the University of Michigan
CFE is Impact Driven - we shape entrepreneurs who want to have a positive impact on society – with disruptive ideas that are scalable and meet a societal need. CFE supports these entrepreneurs and connects them with the Michigan entrepreneurial network.
Founded in 2008, the Center grew out of the University of Michigan College of Engineering's Committee on Entrepreneurial Environment and Programs (CEEPS), a group of faculty that released its recommendations in the report "Empowering Entrepreneurial Students." The Committee recognized that young innovators can help stimulate the state's economy. It also recognized that there were a large number of aspiring entrepreneurs already at the University of Michigan, but that these individuals were unconnected and did not feel empowered to pursue their entrepreneurial ideas. While the College already had entrepreneurial faculty, alumni, facilities, and corporate partners committed to inspiring and guiding young entrepreneurs, it was lacking a focal point capable of coordinating these resources. Thus, the Committee recommended the creation of a Center for Entrepreneurship within the College of Engineering.
Among its many accomplishments, CFE is responsible for:
Launching brand new courses and formal academic programs focused on entrepreneurship;
Co-managing the TechArb student startup accelerator;
Helping students launch their own ventures through mentorship, micro-grants, networking opportunities, and office space;
Coordinating Entrepreneurial Experience trips to Chicago, the Bay Area, and other locations.
CFE resources enable it to:
Connect current students with Michigan alumni in the start-up community;
Provide grants for students to pursue their own ideas for companies and products;
Support, simplify and clarify student intellectual property transfer processes for students and the broader community;
Develop entrepreneurship-focused academic programming so students can take entrepreneurship courses from U-M faculty and members of the broader entrepreneurial community;
Coordinate activities with entrepreneurship student groups on campus.
Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional Commission
The Central Upper Peninsula Planning & Development Regional Commission (CUPPAD) was established in 1968 as a multi-county organization to pool resources for the assistance of local governments in the central Upper Peninsula. CUPPAD serves Alger, Delta, Dickinson, Marquette, Menominee, and Schoolcraft Counties, Cities, Townships, and Villages in providing general planning support in the areas of: grant writing, community surveys, land use planning, recreation planning, economic and community development, transportation, hazard mitigation planning, mapping services, and providing demographics information and more.
CUPPAD is the liaison between the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration and our local the communities. As such, CUPPAD is charged with the writing and updating of the Community Economic Development Strategy, which is the first step for communities interested in obtaining EDA funds for their projects. In addition, CUPPAD is the regional clearinghouse for various federal projects taking place in the central Upper Peninsula.
CUPPAD's staff provides both technical and advisory services; as well as partnering with local, regional, state, and/or national planning agencies and organizations to provide a comprehensive approach to addressing local planning issues.
Contract Connect - Michigan
Contract Connect is the State of Michigan's website for procurement. Vendors will find information on contracting opportunities, along with instructions on how to register and bid.
The DTMB-Procurement Contract List includes all of DTMB-Procurement's contracts and is updated weekly. The Quarterly Upcoming Bid List includes all DTMB-Procurement contracts that are scheduled to expire and expected to come back out to bid within approximately the next year.
email: 517.335.0230
Determine Your State and Local Business Tax Obligations in Michigan
In addition to business taxes required by the federal government, you will have to pay some state and local taxes. Each state and locality has its own tax laws. Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and your business save money. The most common types of tax requirements for small business are income taxes and employment taxes.
Downriver Community Conference Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
PTAC staff are trained contracting specialists that will help you obtain the most current and relevant information available, provide insight into the research process and coach you through the government contracting process, from start to finish. To do this, we offer support and services in the areas listed below. Many of the services available through the PTACs of Michigan are free of charge.
One-on-One Counseling
Bid Matching
Proposal Preparation & Submission
Seminars, Training Events & Workshops
Subcontracting Assistance
State of Michigan Contracting Assistance
Post-Win Assistance
Downriver Community Conference PTAC
15100 Northline Rd.
Southgate, MI 48105
Point of Contact: Paula Boase
Phone: 734-362-3477
Fax: 734-281-6661
Email: paula.boase@dccwf.org
Website: www.dccwf.org
Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center
GLTAAC is a federally funded, non-profit organization that provides business assistance to manufacturers that have been hurt by imports. Clients tell us they're impressed with our program, and they appreciate the project assistance of up to $75,000 that can be used to tackle crucial initiatives. Our value shows in the results of our clients.
Hebrew Free Loan
Hebrew Free Loan, metropolitan Detroit’s longest-serving Jewish community agency, is helping to build the region’s economic base by providing interest-free loans to qualifying Jewish-owned small businesses. Both start-up companies and those existing businesses seeking to expand local operations may apply for secured loan amounts up to $100,000.
Hebrew Free Loan (HFL) is an interest-free micro-lender which focuses on direct lending to members of the Jewish community for a variety of personal and small business needs. Loans are remitted directly to the applicant when approved, and are repaid to Hebrew Free Loan within three to five years, so the recycled dollars are available for new loans.
Kettering University TechWorks
TechWorks is a business start-up and growth accelerator focused on advanced technology commercialization. We offer "Affiliate" status and services to very early-stage project teams or companies. Affiliate stage companies focus on business concept and technology assessment and key initial growth steps. The "Commercialization Program" offers more advanced companies incubator and lab space, intensive business coaching, technology and strategy consulting, and assistance in seeking grant and investment funding. Both programs make conference rooms, coaching sessions, networking and education available.
Macomb Oakland University INCubator
The Macomb-Oakland University INCubator provides entrepreneurial resources, business solutions, access to student interns and proactive support to businesses at every stage, in an effort to help start-ups on their path to success.
The goal of the INCubator is to create jobs and advance the development of businesses with obtaining necessary financing for growth, business strategy, consultation, access to appropriate rental space, shared business services, and equipment and technology support services in the areas of
Defense
Homeland Security
Advanced Manufacturing
Macomb Regional Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
PTAC staff provides specialized and professional technical assistance to individuals and businesses seeking to pursue and successfully perform under contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and/or state and local governments.
Macomb Regional PTAC
7900 Tank Avenue, Warren, MI 48092
586.498.4122
586.498.4165 fax
Michigan Corporate Relations Network
The Michigan Corporate Relations Network (MCRN) is a statewide university network designed to create partnerships that will connect Michigan's corporations to critical university assets to help promote innovative research and grow Michigan's economy.
Six major public universities in Michigan make up the network. They are: Michigan State University (MSU), Michigan Technological University (MTU), Wayne State University (WSU), Western Michigan University (WMU), and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (U-M), and University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn).
Michigan Homeland Security Consortium
MIHSC is a non-profit organization serving the homeland security industry in Michigan. The Consortium is a public/private partnership, whose goal is to bring development and awareness to homeland security, homeland defense, and critical infrastructure protection.
The Consortium's mission is to drive the development and growth of the homeland security industry in the state of Michigan, placing it at the forefront of the state's economic revitalization.
Michigan Manufacturer's Association
The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) is the state’s leading advocate exclusively devoted to promoting and maintaining a business climate favorable to industry. MMA’s goal is to make it possible for Michigan manufacturers to successfully compete in the national and international marketplace.
Through effective representation of its membership before the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government on issues of importance to the manufacturing community, MMA works to foster a strong and expanding manufacturing base in Michigan.
Established in 1902 as a voluntary membership association and incorporated in 1923, MMA represents the interests and needs of nearly 3,000 members, ranging from small manufacturing companies to some of the world’s largest corporations. In fact, manufacturers who are members of MMA employ more than 90 percent of Michigan’s industrial workforce.
An elected MMA Board of Directors oversees MMA’s business affairs. John G. Smith currently serves as chairman of the Board. The Association and its for-profit subsidiary, the MMA Service Corporation (MMASC), collectively employ 26 full-time staff members. Charles E. “Chuck” Hadden serves as president and CEO of the MMA. Lawrence A. Janicki serves as president of the MMASC.
Michigan Manufacturers Association
517-372-5900
800-253-9039
Fax: 517-372-3322
E-mail: ask@mma-net.org
620 South Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
View map [pdf file]
P.O. Box 14247
Lansing, MI 48901-4247
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute
The University of Michigan Energy Institute (UMEI) extends a rich tradition of energy research at U-M. Established in 2006, it builds on the legacy of the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project. The Phoenix Project was launched in 1948 to engage in research and other activities that support the peaceful uses of atomic energy as a “living memorial” for the members of the University of Michigan community who gave their lives in World War II.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UMEI Mission
To chart the path to a clean, affordable and sustainable energy future by applying our strengths in public policy, economics, business and social sciences to lay the foundation for successful implementation of our scientific and technological achievements.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UMEI Research Thrusts
- Energy policy, economics and societal impact
- Carbon-free energy sources
- Energy storage and utilization
- Transportation and fuels
Michigan State Trademark Information
To register a trademark and/or service mark at the state level, you must file an application with the trademark office of the specific state in which protection is sought.
To learn about your state registration requirements, visit the link below for contact information for your location.
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Center - Detroit
The MBDA Business Center located in Detroit is operated by Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC). The center is part of a national network of funded centers located in major cities throughout the United States.
The MBDA Business Center Detroit can open doors to greater opportunity for strong companies looking to achieve the next level of success:
• Enhance your connections to the nation’s leading corporations, government entities and minority businesses
• Obtain access to new markets, global and domestic
• Develop joint ventures and strategic alliances as an avenue for business growth
Visit www.minoritysupplier.org for additional information.
Location:
100 River Place, Suite 300
Detroit, MI 48207
Telephone #: 313-873-3200
Fax#: 313-338-3215
MSU Business-Connect
Michigan State University has a long history of successful partnerships with the business community and a hard-earned reputation for creatively applying knowledge to real-world problems.
MSU Business-CONNECT was established to help companies leverage MSU’s wealth of resources more efficiently. The Business-CONNECT team works with companies to align business goals with MSU’s intellectual capacity and ability to deliver, drawing on MSU’s extensive base of human knowledge and source materials, high-end scientific equipment and facilities, and invaluable international connections and educational services.
Muskegon Area Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
PTAC staff are trained contracting specialists that will help you obtain the most current and relevant information available, provide insight into the research process and coach you through the government contracting process, from start to finish. To do this, we offer support and services in the areas listed below. Many of the services available through the PTACs of Michigan are free of charge.
One-on-One Counseling
Bid Matching
Proposal Preparation & Submission
Seminars, Training Events & Workshops
Subcontracting Assistance
State of Michigan Contracting Assistance
Post-Win Assistance
Northeast Michigan Consortium Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
The Northeast Michigan Consortium PTAC provides specialized and professional technical assistance to individuals and businesses seeking to pursue and successfully perform under contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and/or state and local governments.
Northern Initiatives
Northern Initiatives (NI) is a private non-profit community development corporation serving the Upper Peninsula and those counties located in the northern half of the Lower Peninsula. NI provides small rural businesses with access to information, markets and capital, such as commercial loans customized to meet a variety of borrowing needs, from entrepreneurs just starting a business to established companies seeking to expand.
Oakland County Economic Development and Community Affairs Department
If your business is growing, consolidating, moving or expanding, Oakland County Economic Development and Community Affairs has programs and services to help you at every stage of your business. Visit our NEW Website, Advantage Oakland at www.advantageoakland.com.
You can also view our recent Oakland County Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSjHXSGJRR0&list=UUwGHNJyoQRWbANkvfqq4sUA...
We are very excited about it.
And if you are not already subscribed to OaklandCountyProsper.com e-newsletter yet, you should sign up today! Sign up at: www.oaklandcountyprosper.com. This is where you can learn about the great things happening in our community!
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) of Northwest Michigan
PTAC staff are trained contracting specialists that will help you obtain the most current and relevant information available, provide insight into the research process and coach you through the government contracting process, from start to finish. To do this, we offer support and services in the areas listed below. Many of the services available through the PTACs of Michigan are free of charge.
One-on-One Counseling
Bid Matching
Proposal Preparation & Submission
Seminars, Training Events & Workshops
Subcontracting Assistance
State of Michigan Contracting Assistance
Post-Win Assistance
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) of Schoolcraft College
PTAC staff are trained contracting specialists that will help you obtain the most current and relevant information available, provide insight into the research process and coach you through the government contracting process, from start to finish. To do this, we offer support and services in the areas listed below. Many of the services available through the PTACs of Michigan are free of charge.
One-on-One Counseling
Bid Matching
Proposal Preparation & Submission
Seminars, Training Events & Workshops
Subcontracting Assistance
State of Michigan Contracting Assistance
Post-Win Assistance
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) of South Central Michigan
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) of South Central Michigan, is a not-for-profit organization funded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and other local funding partners. PTAC supports national security by ensuring a broad base of capable suppliers for the defense industry and other agencies.
PTAC offers a variety of services for Jackson County businesses such as obtaining the ability to bid on federal contracts, market research, one-on-one business counseling, training seminars, networking events, conferences and internet business opportunities.
Click here for more information about the PTAC of South Central Michigan and other PTAC’s around the state. Contact Pennie Southwell, Program Manager at 517-788-4680, or Fran LaRosa, Procurement Technician at 517-788-4279.
Product Center at Michigan State University
The Michigan State University Product Center helps Michigan entrepreneurs develop and commercialize high-value, consumer-responsive products and businesses in the agriculture, natural resources, and bioeconomy sectors. The Product Center is a single gateway to generating success for Michigan entrepreneurs.
Product Development Center at Lake Superior State University
Bridging the gap from ideas to production for resource-limited businesses. Enhancing production through automation, robotics and optimization.
The PDC is a not-for-profit activity of the LSSU College of Engineering, Technology and Economic Development that provides fee based engineering services to businesses, entrepreneurs and inventors. Engineering Project Managers with industrial experience participate in each project and guide skilled engineering students to provide an economical result for the client. Whether a prototype device or process is needed or making an existing idea ready for market the PDC can help with engineering in the areas of Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing and Robotic/Automation, Statistical Analysis, Technical Writing and Documentation. If a project needs additional support in the business or sciences areas, the PDC can manage the project and collaborate with various departments of the university. For example, projects may benefit from the involvement of the LSSU School of Business in developing a marketing or business plan. As a project develops from idea to marketable product, the PDC can interact with other economic development entities such as SSMartSM ( Sault Ste. Marie Advanced Resources and Technology), Inc. and other SmartZones.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Michigan District Office
The SBA Michigan District Office supports SBA local offices, and works to advocate and accelerate economic development, growth and competitiveness in the State by supporting technical assistance, business training, counseling, mentoring and other services for small business owners.
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)
SEMCOG is the only organization in Southeast Michigan that brings together all of the region’s governments to solve regional challenges.
SEMCOG is creating success in Southeast Michigan by:
- Promoting informed decision making to improve Southeast Michigan and its local governments by providing insightful data analysis;
- Promoting the efficient use of tax dollars for both long-term infrastructure investment and shorter-term governmental efficiency;
- Solving regional issues that go beyond the boundaries of individual local governments
- Delivering direct assistance to member governments in the areas of transportation, environment, and community and economic development; and
- Advocating on behalf of Southeast Michigan in Lansing and Washington.
SEMCOG was established in 1968 as a regional planning partnership in Southeast Michigan. It is accountable to local governments who join as members. Membership is open to all counties, cities, villages, townships, intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties. Citizens are represented at SEMCOG through their local elected officials. Funding for SEMCOG is provided by federal and state grants, contracts, and membership dues.
Southwest Michigan Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
The Southwest Michigan PTAC assists businesses who want to sell products and services to the federal, state, and local government. We are a non-profit organization working to assist businesses in southwest Michigan for free to obtain and perform on government contracts. Our center is funded by the federal government, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Services We Offer
Bid Match
Government Registrations
One-On-One Counseling
Procurement Histories
Specifications and Drawings
Subcontracting Assistance
Training Events and Classes (Click for Details: When the events display, click on the name of the event to register.)
In some cases, you must be an active PTAC client to attend trainings or events. If you are not a client, please contact us to sign up for our free service
TechShop - Detroit-Allen Park
TechShop is a membership-based workshop that provides members with access to tools and equipment, instruction, and a community of creative and supportive people so they can build the things they have always wanted to make.
TechShop is designed for everyone, regardless of their skill level. TechShop is perfect for inventors, makers, hackers, tinkerers, artists, roboteers, families, entrepreneurs, youth groups, FIRST robotic teams, arts and crafts enthusiasts, and anyone else who wants to be able to make things that they dream up but don't have the tools, space or skills. TechShop provides access to a wide variety of machinery and tools including milling machines and lathes, welding stations and a CNC plasma cutter, sheet metal working equipment, drill presses and band saws, industrial sewing machines, hand tools, plastic and wood working equipment including a 4' x 8' ShopBot CNC router, electronics design and fabrication facilities, Epilog laser cutters, tubing and metal bending machines, a Dimension SST 3-D printer, electrical supplies and tools, and pretty much everything you'd ever need to make just about anything. TechShop is for EVERYONE!
If you already know how to use all the stuff at TechShop, that's great. If you want to learn about the equipment and tools you have never used before, you can take an SBU (Safety and Basic Use) class and get up to speed on that tool or machine in just a few hours. Don't be afraid to try new things, whether it is welding, using a milling machine, working with fabrics and leather or plastics, or cutting keyways in a gear. The whole point of TechShop is to empower you with a wide variety of new capabilities so you can start to see the pathway that lets you make new and exciting things. TechShop is ready to help you Build Your Dreams Here!
Ford and TechShop, Inc. have come together in a collaborative effort to open a brand new TechShop location in the Detroit area. We welcome all innovators – from backyard tinkerers to software engineers – to use our resources and bring an idea to life or invent the next big thing in automotive technology.
Location:
800 Republic Drive
Allen Park, MI 48101
TechTown
TechTown works to reignite Detroit’s entrepreneurial culture by fueling business growth, job creation and the revitalization of Midtown and beyond.
Through its partners and programs, the nonprofit business incubator and accelerator; connects small businesses to the customers, talent, capital and location necessary to build a thriving enterprise in Southeast Michigan.
Its entrepreneurs also gain unique access to research, academic and technology assets through TechTown’s partnership with Wayne State University.
TechTown is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is the Woodward Technology Corridor SmartZone.
The Right Place: Advancing the West Michigan Economy
Serving West Michigan since 1985, The Right Place, Inc. is a regional non-profit economic development organization supported through investments from the private and public sector. Our mission is to promote wealth creation and economic growth in the areas of quality employment, productivity and innovation in West Michigan by developing jobs through leading business retention, expansion and attraction efforts.
Staffed by a team of economic development and business professionals with more than 150 years of combined experience, The Right Place concentrates on the following strategic priorities:
Leading West Michigan business development efforts
Identifying and developing emerging growth opportunities
Strengthening the global competitiveness and innovation of our existing regional manufacturers
Walsh College '360 View' of Business Basics
Business owners, department managers, artists and attorneys who don’t have a formal business education can get a 360-degree overview of business fundamentals through this Walsh College signature certificate program.
Through a series of seven classes, this educational program introduces the fundamental business concepts and tools needed by everyone in the working world today.
Understanding Financial Statements
Capital Budgeting and Financing
Investments and Capital Markets
Process Improvement
Preparing a Business Plan
Business Strategies
Marketing and Branding
Walsh College esteemed faculty will teach the classes at the Troy campus from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings beginning October 2. Upon completion, program participants will receive a certificate showing hours of instruction which can be used for continuing education credit (CEU, CPE) toward industry certifications.
Past participants have been landscaping business owners, attorneys with liberal arts undergraduate degrees, engineers moving into management, displaced workers changing careers.
“There are no admissions requirements for this program, no application process, no homework or tests, said Walsh Institute Director Tara Miceli. “Business 360 provides the ‘nuts & bolts’ of business normally taught in our academic classes – and the instructors are the same.”
The complete Business 360 Certificate Program is $1,495, including instructional materials.
Walsh College Active Duty Grant Program
In addition to offering support and resources for veterans furthering their business education, Walsh presents the Walsh College Active Duty Grant Program for undergraduate active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces. If an active duty member meets the eligibility criteria for the matching grant, they will receive $110 per credit hour towards their Walsh College bachelor’s degree. This grant combines with the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), which provides $250 per credit hour to completely fund the tuition cost of undergraduate classes. If an active duty member of the armed forces is not eligible for TAP, he/she would still be eligible for the matching grant.
Wayne County Airport Authority's Procurement Division
The Wayne County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) provides many opportunities for firms to take part in the significant growth and development that occurs daily at Detroit Metro and Willow Run Airports. Click on the link provided to view information on the various business opportunities available at the Airport Authority.