Offering personalized consulting and manufacturing training services to West Michigan's small and mid-sized manufacturers.

Providing capital and founder support to grow the Midwest’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Kzoo Makers is a community-driven, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit makerspace in Kalamazoo, Michigan that provides a collaborative workspace, tools, and mentorship to help makers, tinkerers, and creators turn their ideas into reality.

The Low Interest Loan Pool program in Coldwater aims to enhance downtown building improvements and maintenance by providing accessible financing options to local business and property owners, fostering historical preservation and economic growth.

Generate | Emerge Innovation Hub empowers entrepreneurs in Southwest Michigan by providing access to capital, financial education, and strategic partnerships, fostering business growth and sustainability through events like Show Me the Money Day and Launch Pitch Fest.

Rende Progress Capital hopes that our loans-and how we provide them-will positively change the life and businesses of our borrowers. We also hope to create positive change for communities and families because our borrowers will have high growth businesses to hire people, serve more customers and pass on wealth to their children.

The SCR Community is a business-to-business (B2B) platform, created by Connect Space, that connects Michigan companies of all sizes and industries to facilitated matchmaking opportunities. Use the resources below to set up and manage your account.

We are an industry leader in Estate Planning, Probate, Business, and Real Estate Law through West and

Michigan Community Capital (MCC) is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides flexible financing solutions to support transformative community development projects in low- and moderate-income areas across Michigan, with a focus on affordable/attainable housing, healthy food access, and job creation.

The City of Three Rivers, Michigan, is dedicated to fostering community engagement and economic development through accessible city services, online bill pay, and various public initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

Bids & Proposals | Kalamazoo County facilitates procurement processes for local government, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the acquisition of goods and services.

We are a venture capital firm that invests in companies that develop and market cloud-based business applications that disrupt existing industry models and help monetize underutilized information.

MIX Design is a regional design-centric program powered by Southwest Michigan First that inspires innovation, connects designers from different disciplines, and encourages collaboration. The program hosts events, workshops, and networking opportunities for creatives in Southwest Michigan.

We invest in early-stage companies in industries that drive the global economy — agriculture, energy, manufacturing and mobility.

Union City, Michigan's official website, serves as a comprehensive resource for residents, businesses, and visitors, offering features like online account management, notification subscriptions, and access to information about local government, community events, and public services.

Increase awareness and visibility of Black business within our community through social, marketing, and educational experiences.

Core 60 Construction Accelerator, part of Room 35, empowers BIPOC and women-owned construction businesses in West Michigan through a comprehensive 60-hour program designed to provide licensing, networking, and growth strategies.

BELLE Impact Fund is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in women-led startups in Michigan, providing capital and support to help them achieve rapid growth and profitability.

Haviland USA Contract Manufacturing is a leading provider of comprehensive contract manufacturing solutions, leveraging over 85 years of chemical industry experience to deliver customizable, cost-effective, and quality-focused services to a diverse range of markets.

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation offers a variety of grant programs to support innovative health care research and community-inspired solutions that improve the health of Michigan residents. The Foundation's grant initiatives focus on addressing critical health issues, such as health disparities, behavioral health, and social determinants of health, with the goal of enhancing access to high-quality, high-value care.