BUSINESS ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES
Economic Development Corporation of the County of Marquette (EDC) and the Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) work together with other private/public organizations to encourage and stimulate growth of new business and industry and to support existing business. Creating and sustaining job opportunities for the residents of Marquette County is of primary importance with consideration given to diversifying the economy. Reach the LSCP or EDC by calling 906-226-9658.
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to request your Revolving Loan Fund Application
Click here to fill out the on-line Economic Development Inquiry Form
Other business assistance organizations in Marquette County:
MI-SBTDC (Michigan Small Business & Technology Center) . provides free, one-on-one business counseling services to individuals. A business counselor visits Marquette weekly and meets with business owners and those interested in becoming business owners. Call the Lake Superior Community Partnership office at 906-226-9658 to make an appointment.
Michigan Works! is a public/private partnership providing assistance to job-seekers and assisting businesses with their human resource needs. Visit www.jobforce.org or call 906-228-3075 for more information about their services.
Northern Initiatives serves the business needs of the Upper Peninsula with lending services, consulting services, entrepreneurial education programs and seminars of interest to the business community. Visit www.northerninitiatives.com or call 906-228-5571 to learn more.
A “Virtual” Incubator program is available through a partnership between the MEDC and the MI-SBTDC. Information is available at www.accelmich.org complete with a nice list of resources for entrepreneurs
Helpful websites for business assistance/research:
ACCRA – cost of living information
www.accra.org
Michigan Labor Market Information
www.michlmi.org
Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center
www.misbtdc.org/region1
NMU-Bureau of Business and Economic Research www.bber.org
906-227-1894
State of Michigan – Business resources and licensing requirements
http://www.michigan.gov/som
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Small Business Administration
Free Online Training
SBA has recently expanded its free online courses to provide strategies to businesses to help with economic recovery. The most recent additions are: Strategic Marketing: How to Win Customers in a Slowing Economy; and Downshifting in a Slowing Economy: A Business Planning Guide. To access these and other online courses visit: Online Courses
Become More Energy Efficient
As business owners look at ways to reduce expenses in an effort to conserve limited financial resources, reducing energy costs can provide some savings. Adopting "green" practices can decrease expenses while contributing to a cleaner environment. Ideas include simple things like using energy efficient lighting, weather stripping, insulation, and installing light sensors. Green projects that require a capital outlay such as an energy efficient HVAC system are eligible for SBA loan guaranty programs. Federal tax credits for energy efficiency upgrades, and other financial incentives are also available. To learn more about going green, access the following Web sites: How to Become Energy Efficient
Going Green Fact Sheet
Use Your Voice Through the Office of Advocacy
The SBA Office of Advocacy exists to protect, strengthen and represent the nation's small businesses within the federal government's legislative and rule making processes. The Small Business Watchdog Blog, through the Office of Advocacy, focuses on regulatory issues. Businesses can post their thoughts on the latest small business economic research, point readers to interesting news items, and comment on proposed new rules. Through this blog, information is spread about the importance of small business to the economic community. To post or leave a comment visit Advocacy Blog.
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