Our Partners
| Biz Resource Center |
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The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development CenterTM at Lansing Community College, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Portland District Library, and the Service Corps of Retired Executives have partnered to develop ttwo Biz Resource Centers (BRC).
The BRC is a free tool for new and expanding small businesses. The Center will provide valuable time and money saving resources including: counseling, computers, Internet, small business start-up software and extensive literature.
The BRC is a resource center, a counseling hub, and an information lab for individuals interested in starting or growing a business. In an attempt to simplify the process of starting a business, beneficial tools will be provided at no cost to entrepreneurs. Several time and money-saving services will be offered including:
- Computer workstations equipped with several helpful services:
- Small Business start-up software & Microsoft Office
- Access and Direction to web content on starting a business
- Internet Browsing, Scanning & Printing
- Comprehensive literature on small business ownership and operation.
- Start-up and continuing business counseling by the MI-SBTDC and SCORE volunteers.
- Available by appointment to assist entrepreneurs
- Advice from experienced professionals
- Help with creating business plans & assistance in many other areas.
The BRC is located in the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce office at 500 E. Michigan Ave. Suite 200, Lansing MI 48912. Phone (517) 487-6340.
Our other BRC is located in the Portland District Library at 334 Kent St., Portland, MI 48875. Phone is (517) 647-6981. |
| Service Corps of Retired Executives |
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Service Corps of Retires Executives (SCORE) is a non-profit organization sponsored by the SBA and housed at the Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce. SCORE is dedicated to the small business community through free mentoring, business counseling and workshops. www.score-lansing-mi.com/ or www.score.org
Email: scorelansing@yahoo.com Phone: (517) 487-6340 |
| Entrepreneur Institute of Mid-Michigan |
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Formally known as the Lansing Connumity Micro-Enterprise Fund (LCMF) is a micro-enterprise assistance and loan fund program in Mid-Michigan. It exists to facilitate the development of new and/or growing micro-enterprises, which are rooted in the low and moderate-income areas of Mid-Michigan. A micro-enterprise is a small business with five employees or less that requires $35,000 or less in initial capital. The overall goal of the Entrepreneur Intstitute of Mid-Michigan is that tis clients/students will become self-sufficient and capable of participating in the economic mainstream contributing to a stronger community.
http://www.eim-m.org |
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| City of Lansing Economic Development Corporation |
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The mission of the EDC is to create quality jobs, diversify the local economy and improve the overall quality of life by attracting, expanding and retaining business and industry in the City of Lansing.
http://edc.cityoflansingmi.com |
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| Tri-County Regional Planning Commission |
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The purpose of the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's "Regional Growth: Choices for our Future" project is to actively engage the citizens of the region to examine implications of regional land use and other growth trends on the region's future and to formulate consensus on a shared vision of regional growth in order to assure improved future regional quality of life and economic competitiveness for our citizens and businesses.
Principle activities of the "Regional Growth: Choices for our Future" project sponsored by the Commission will include:
- Collect and objectively evaluate regional land use and other growth trend information;
- Actively engage local governments, citizens and stakeholder groups in examining implications of these trends on the region's future;
- Identify and evaluate alternatives to these trends, as appropriate;
- Formulate consensus on a shared regional vision about a preferred alternative;
- Develop tools, techniques and action strategies to implement the shared vision and preferred alternative; and
- Establish a regional process for monitoring and evaluating success at implementing these strategies.
www.tricountygrowth.com/ |
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| Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce |
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The mission of the chamber is to identify and serve the needs of business, small through large, by providing services to members, promoting members' growth and facilitating economic development of the greater Lansing region. The chamber has a strong commitment to keeping members involved through events and programs that develop new business opportunities and contribute to professional growth. We are also committed to member's success and offer exclusive member programs that give you a competitive edge. As a member of the chamber, you have the inside track to business assistance programs, tips on best practices and important business trends as well as an advocate for your business need.
www.lansingchamber.org
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