LISC helps small, for-profit businesses open or expand in hundreds of underserved neighborhoods and rural communities where we work through flexible loan options and technical support.

Broadview Product Development is an award-winning engineering, prototyping, and consulting firm that has been helping clients develop successful products, processes, and businesses for over 35 years. The company offers a range of services, from product design to manufacturing support, to meet the needs of Fortune 500 companies, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and individual inventors.

Aunalytics is an analytics and IT company that provides tailored solutions to mid-sized organizations, leveraging cloud computing, cybersecurity, managed services, and advanced analytics to help businesses improve operations, security, and the customer experience.

The Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund (MATLF) provides low-interest loans and financial assistance to individuals seeking to purchase assistive technology, enhancing independence and quality of life for people with disabilities.

What We’re Looking For At MAF we look for seed-stage and early-stage companies that have sales revenue or are near revenue. We’re looking to invest in entrepreneurial teams with big ideas and a need for capital to turn their ideas into great companies.

The Business Accelerator Fund (BAF) is available to participating business accelerators in Michigan’s statewide SmartZone network.

The Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering collaboration among aerospace leaders in Michigan to enhance the state's aerospace industry through talent development, legislative support, and innovative networking.

The West Michigan Public Purchasing Alliance (WMPPA) is comprised of procurement professionals representing government, public, and non-profit institutions as well as business service agencies. The mission of the West Michigan Public Purchasing Alliance is to ensure inclusiveness and equal opportunity for all businesses to sell their products and services.

The Research Seed Grant, offered by the Michigan Space Grant Consortium, supports early career faculty and research scientists at affiliated institutions in their pursuit of innovative research aligned with NASA's strategic interests, particularly in aerospace and space science.

LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.

The Business Names | Van Buren County website is the official resource for local businesses to register their assumed names and co-partnership certificates with the County Clerk's Office, providing guidance on the filing process and requirements.

The City of Benton Harbor's Open Bids & RFPs platform is a centralized hub for businesses and contractors to access current bid solicitations and request for proposals (RFPs) from the local government, fostering transparency and fair competition in the city's procurement processes.

Harloff Manufacturing Company specializes in custom roll forming, tooling, stamping, injection molding, and assembly, delivering high-quality manufacturing solutions for various industries, including proprietary products like Trine grease filters.

We help you navigate the investment & entrepreneurial landscape in Michigan through programs, events, and resource creation.

Tri-Mation Industries is a Michigan-based leader in custom automation and assembly equipment, specializing in tailored automated assembly machines that enhance manufacturing efficiency and profitability across various industries.

Commercial Bank is a long-standing community bank that has proudly served central Michigan for over 130 years, offering a wide range of banking solutions and personalized service to its customers.

Northern Initiatives is a non-profit CDFI that provides loans to Michigan small business owners and entrepreneurs. We offer affordable, accessible financing for all types of businesses, including commercial real estate, equipment, inventory & more.

RPM Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with a focus on investing in disruptive businesses in sectors like mobility, automotive, financial services, and real estate. Led by former entrepreneurs, RPM Ventures builds relationships with founders and provides support to help their portfolio companies grow and succeed.

Cass County is a governmental entity in Michigan focused on community welfare, legal support, and infrastructure development, including broadband access and treatment courts.

The Community Trailblazer Award, initiated by the Michigan Founders Fund, recognizes and supports leaders driving community-based initiatives to foster equity and success in Michigan's tech ecosystem.