St. Joseph County is a local government entity in Michigan dedicated to providing essential services and fostering community engagement through various boards and commissions, while ensuring financial stability and quality of life for its citizens.

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Union Heritage is a majority African American- and woman-owned venture capital firm based in Michigan, specializing in sectors such as Advanced Manufacturing, Climate Tech, and Healthcare, while also promoting financial literacy and empowering underrepresented communities.

A vibrant & inclusive food innovation hub in Battle Creek, Michigan. BCFR is your gateway to accelerated growth in the food manufacturing sector.

Expert Guidance and Funding for Hardware Innovators Centrepolis Accelerator is committed to strengthening supply chain resiliency to drive economic growth and innovation in Michigan. We offer hardtech startups and small to medium-sized manufacturers access to product development services and tailored funding solutions.

LMM Group, Inc. is a versatile manufacturing and tooling solutions provider that collaborates with clients to address their unique challenges through quality, integrity, and attention to detail.

The Black Entrepreneur Training Academy (BETA) is a five-month virtual program that provides Black entrepreneurs with comprehensive business education, access to up to \$5,000 in grants, and a supportive community to help them start and grow their companies.

South Haven Coil is a subsidiary of Humphrey Products Company that specializes in the contract manufacturing of electromagnets, transformers, coils, and wire harnesses for original equipment manufacturers, leveraging advanced production capabilities and over 50 years of experience.

The Coloma-Watervliet Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic organization that supports local businesses, promotes economic growth, and enhances the quality of life in the Coloma and Watervliet region.

The City of Battle Creek serves as the official municipal website providing residents with access to city services, community resources, and local information, while fostering a vibrant and inclusive community.

Room 35 is a consulting firm dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and scaling construction businesses through tailored programs and hands-on support, focusing on BIPOC and women-owned enterprises in West Michigan.

The City of Coldwater is a thriving municipality in south-central Michigan, serving as the economic and cultural hub of Branch County. With a diverse population, a vibrant downtown, and a strong local economy, Coldwater offers a high quality of life for its residents and visitors.

We invest in businesses where AI is the difference in creating market disruption

Growing Businesses – Growing Michigan. The two go hand in hand and Grand Angels is committed to both.

Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce encourages the creation and growth of Hispanic businesses through the Hispanic Fund program.

Charles River's Scientific and Regulatory Advisory Services provide expert guidance in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance and advancing scientific innovation.

Our Innovation Center is the place to start and grow your life science, technology, or engineering venture. .

We offer several types of loans to help further the economic development goals of your community.

The SBA 504 Loan Program provides long-term, fixed-rate financing to small businesses for the purchase of owner-occupied commercial real estate and equipment, offering low down payments, affordable interest rates, and a shared financing structure that reduces risk to lenders.

Summit Polymers is a leading Tier 1 Automotive Supplier of automotive interior systems. As a world-class automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, we specialize in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of feature based registers, consoles and trim panels. Privately held, we have 3000 employees at 11 manufacturing sites, with plants in Michigan, Kentucky, Mexico, China, and Vietnam; plus a Technical Center in Portage, MI and Sales and Engineering office in Plymouth, MI. Our client base includes Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, VW, and Stellantis.