Advisory Support
Are all entrepreneurs alike? We don't think so. The person developing a new venture-backed thingamajig doesn't have the same needs as someone who's growing a start-up on their own. But they both need solid and well-vetted business plans, the right connections, and sound advice. Learn about the services that are available, and lock into those that meet your needs.
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Grand Valley State University Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI), in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University, serves to champion and catalyze the vocation of entrepreneurship. CEI works to accomplish this mission through development of talent and commercialization support. CEI focuses on the development of talent by providing grounding in the fundamentals of entrepreneurial practice, focused on the application of the 21st Century Skills (in creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking) crucial for new venture success. CEI focuses on commercialization support by providing an essential hub where new ideas can connect to resources to maximize conversion to value for the benefit of businesses and the community as a whole.
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Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center
Headquartered at Grand Valley State University, the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) provides counseling, training and market research for new ventures, existing small businesses and innovative technology companies.
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Michigan Minority Business Enterprise Center
The Michigan Minority Business Enterprise Center provides business counseling, financial support, and training and education to the area’s minority-owned businesses.
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Accelerating Michigan Entrepreneurs
A virtual incubator that uses online communication tools and a web portal to provide mid- to long-term counseling and coaching that result in solutions and growth for small businesses in Michigan.
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Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women
Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) provides business counseling services and support for women entrepreneurs in the Grand Rapids area. GROW provides training and ongoing counseling needed to start a business, plus support services needed to sustain and grow a business.
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Grand Rapids Urban League Inc./Micro Loan Fund Program
Programs are available for technical assistance and financial support for starting or expanding small business.
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West Michigan Science & Technology Initiative: Business counsel and development
When companies or individuals come to the Initiative for help, they meet with a team experienced and skilled in product development, intellectual property, business planning, marketing and sales. For a business development fee, the Initiative provides: Connections to executive and technical talent, entrepreneurial support and advice, assistance in locating potential funding resources, referrals to qualified service providers, management coaching, business plan development and assistance, access to the area’s incubator network.
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Neighborhood Ventures
Assists small businesses with problem solving, zoning issues, finances, environmental cleanup renovation, road construction and other issues.
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SCORE
Provides free and confidential business advice to any entrepreneur or business owner in Kent County or the surrounding area – in person, by phone or via e-mail. SCORE also offers low-cost business workshops that provide an overview to starting and planning a business. The workshops cover researching business ideas, analyzing the competition, deciding on which type of business entity to create and creating a business plan.
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