Entrepreneurship

The MI-SBDC provides "counseling, training, research and advocacy for new ventures, existing small businesses and innovative technology companies." The site offers online tools, information on training sessions, and other support for ventures.

"The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center regional office, affiliated with the Eastern Michigan University College of Business is one of 12 offices statewide, providing services and support to the Michigan small business community in the areas of counsel, training and research." The Region 9 office serves Wayne, Oakland and Monroe counties.

The Service Corps of Retired Executives provides free advice for small businesses.

SPARK's purpose is "to advance the economic development of innovation-based businesses in the Ann Arbor region by offering programs, resources, and proactive support to business at every stage, from start-ups to large organizations looking for expansion opportunities."

Incubator for innovation based businesses located in Michigan.

The center sponsors business development activities, student service learning, a student club, and a business plan competition.

Established in 1986, EMU's Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) strives to enhance a culture of entrepreneurship in the EMU community by supporting a strong entrepreneurship curriculum and offering a variety of co-curricular programs. The CFE also encourages local entrepreneurship by engaging EMU students and faculty in innovation, business creation and growth in southeast Michigan.

State government agency that promotes and facilitates business development in Michigan.

This Southeast Michigan organization "links entrepreneurs to management expertise, potential joint venture partners, mentors, business services, capital, and other critical resources."

"TechTown, Detroit’s research and technology park, .... stimulates job growth and small-business creation by developing companies in emerging high-technology industries including advanced engineering, life sciences and alternative energy."

Michigan based foundation focusing on second-stage entrepreneurs.

A large technology business association offering support to entrepreneurs in Southeast Michigan.

This charitable organization funds entrepreneurship education programs.

"The Startup America Partnership is an independent, private-sector coalition of major corporations, advisors, funders, service providers and mentors working to dramatically increase the prevalence and success of American entrepreneurs."