MEDC
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership serving as the state's marketing arm and lead agency for business, talent and jobs, tourism, film and digital incentives, arts and cultural grants, and overall economic growth. MEDC offers a number of business assistance services and capital programs for business attraction and acceleration, economic gardening, entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, talent enhancement and urban and community development. MEDC, founded in 1999, also developed and manages the state's popular Pure Michigan brand.
DEGC
DEGC has been designed to make business success in Detroit possible. Many companies know exactly what they're doing, but need help deciding where to do it and how to get there. DEGC has expertise and development tools to support starting and growing businesses in Detroit.
Detroit Targeted Business Development
The Mayor’s Office of Targeted Business Development (OTBD) is a City of Detroit department, established by ordinance to institute policies through a Policy Board comprised of various City of Detroit Directors. Its primary goal is to insure substantial participation by Detroit businesses in City procurement opportunities. In addition, the OTBD is the City’s premier business resource center that fosters relationships between Detroit businesses and other business development resource agencies that help to build capacity for our targeted businesses.
Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce
With over 20,000 members and affiliates, that employ over three quarters of a million workers, the Detroit Regional Chamber is one of the largest chambers of commerce in the country. The Chamber’s mission is carried out through business attraction efforts, advocacy, strategic partnerships and valuable benefits to members.
DABO
The Detroit Association of Black Organizations, (DABO) is a federation of over 130 black, and non-black organizations whose primary purpose and mission is to empower, equip and to serve the organizations that belong to the federation. Offers free classes for entrepreneurs.
SBAM
Small Business Administration Michigan’s members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites SBAM's membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship. SBAM is a non-profit organization that is governed by an elected board of directors, who are also members. Additionally, SBAM is guided by an extensive network of volunteer committees.
African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce
The African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of all its members in all areas and to promote business interests of its members for development of African & Caribbean businesses. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and educational interests of its members.
DYP
Detroit Young Professionals (DYP) is a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization that provides professional development, social networking and civic engagement opportunities. DYP is Dedicated to making metro Detroit a better place and developing our region's next generation of leaders. Founded in November 2007, DYP began as a grassroots collective of diverse, forward-thinking individuals with a passion for cultivating creativity, entrepreneurship and a spirit of community in metropolitan Detroit. Since then, we've evolved into an independent nonprofit organization with one of the largest networks of young leaders, innovators and changemakers in Southeast Michigan.
International Detroit Black Expo
The Detroit Black Expo (DBE) is the largest African American Consumer Expo in the State of Michigan featuring more than 200 black-owned businesses, 500 conference attendees and 2,000 consumers. The DBE “Economic, Networking and Entrepreneurship Conference” provides attendees with education, resources and networking opportunities. The DBE also highlights, showcases and promotes African American businesses throughout the black Diaspora. But, more importantly it’s an unique opportunity for corporations to reach the African American business community and target demographic of choice. DBE is mission-based and market driven. The Detroit Black Expo is the official conference of the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Tech Town
TechTown, Detroit’s research and technology park, was established in 2000 when Wayne State University, General Motors and the Henry Ford Health System convened to create an engine of economic growth with both local and statewide impact. TechTown seeks to reignite Detroit’s entrepreneurial culture by providing incubation and acceleration resources including space for lease, coaching, mentoring, educational workshops and access to talent and capital.
NAWBO
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), headquartered in Washington, DC is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all kinds of businesses. The organization currently has 90 chapters in the United States, and is affiliated with Les Femmes Chefs d' Enterprises Mondiales (World Association of Women Business Owners).
The Greater Detroit Chapter, chartered in 1980, is made up of the finest entrepreneurial women in the area who share their experience and empower each other through NAWBO membership. Their businesses range from sole proprietorship operations to those with nearly 200 employees. Among them are lawyers, financial consultants, printers,media specialists, event planners, manufacturers and property managers. Now, more than ever, if you want something done, there is probably a NAWBO woman who can do it. Our members are women business owners who share the Association's clear and common goal — the growth and success of women in the business arena.
Bizdom U
The Bizdom U team is determined to usher in a new, prosperous era of entrepreneurship in the great cities of Detroit and Cleveland by empowering entrepreneurs to start-up and lead successful businesses. They are driving the vision of the founder in order to produce future leaders of Detroit and Cleveland.
