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Michigan Hub for Manufacturers
The MI Hub for Manufacturers is a centralized platform that helps Michigan manufacturing businesses access the resources they need to grow and adapt. The MI Hub offers access to expert advisors, training and events, capital solutions, and partner programs and resources.The Hub is built and driven by a public-private partnership between the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and a network of partners across the state—including industry associations, business support organizations, technical assistance providers, and capital providers. This collaborative effort ensures that manufacturers can easily access coordinated, high-quality support tailored to their needs.
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Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC)
Since 1991, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) has assisted Michigan's small and medium-sized businesses to compete and grow. Today, we are celebrating 30 years of building super highways of competitive success for our clients, where there were once only slow and lonely dirt roads. Now, we stand ready to face the future with bountiful optimism, focused purpose, strong determination, legions of support staff and inspired creativity.
Communities served: MMTC offers personalized consulting services that enable Michigan manufacturers to operate smarter, compete and prosper. We develop more effective business leaders, drive product and process innovation, assist with navigating through governmental and industry regulations, promote company-wide operational excellence and foster creative strategies for business growth and greater profitability. We work tirelessly on behalf of Michigan manufacturers, finding the right solutions for every situation, every time.
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Communities served: MMTC offers personalized consulting services that enable Michigan manufacturers to operate smarter, compete and prosper. We develop more effective business leaders, drive product and process innovation, assist with navigating through governmental and industry regulations, promote company-wide operational excellence and foster creative strategies for business growth and greater profitability. We work tirelessly on behalf of Michigan manufacturers, finding the right solutions for every situation, every time.
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Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC)
The Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization committed to driving economic growth within all communities. The MMSDC advances this mission by facilitating over $36 billion annually in economic output each year. Founded in 1977, the MMSDC certifies businesses, develops their capacity and facilitates inclusive procurement opportunities.
Communities served: MSDC serves our corporate members by enabling them to retain strong, innovative and efficient suppliers to fill the needs of their supply chain. In addition, MMSDC enables businesses to grow their operations, hire more employees, and create wealth in their respective communities.
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Communities served: MSDC serves our corporate members by enabling them to retain strong, innovative and efficient suppliers to fill the needs of their supply chain. In addition, MMSDC enables businesses to grow their operations, hire more employees, and create wealth in their respective communities.
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Automation Alley
Automation Alley is a nonprofit technology business association and Digital Transformation Insight Center focused on driving the growth and success of businesses in Michigan and beyond through innovation and automation. With a global outlook and a regional focus, we foster a vibrant community of manufacturing and technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through opportunities for collaboration and learning. Our programs and services help businesses develop the skills and expertise needed to effectively jumpstart or accelerate digital transformation. By bringing together industry, academia, and government, we aim to create a dynamic ecosystem that drives innovation and growth across Michigan.
Communities served: At Automation Alley, our mission is to help businesses thrive in the rapidly changing digital economy. We equip them with the knowledge, insights, and tools to develop a software-first mindset that leverages the power of automation, AI, and other cognitive technologies. We believe that by working together, we can build a stronger, more innovative, and more competitive economy for the future.
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Communities served: At Automation Alley, our mission is to help businesses thrive in the rapidly changing digital economy. We equip them with the knowledge, insights, and tools to develop a software-first mindset that leverages the power of automation, AI, and other cognitive technologies. We believe that by working together, we can build a stronger, more innovative, and more competitive economy for the future.
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University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute (EGI)
The Institute leverages the University of Michigan’s resources, research, technologies, and expertise to foster innovation and create positive economic impact for local, state, and national communities and economies by working with small and medium-sized enterprises.
Communities served: The Institute works with companies that are considered to be strategically critical to the economy, companies that are launching their first technical product-or an existing technical product into a new market-and communities that would like to improve their economy.
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Communities served: The Institute works with companies that are considered to be strategically critical to the economy, companies that are launching their first technical product-or an existing technical product into a new market-and communities that would like to improve their economy.
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Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University
The Centrepolis Accelerator is on a mission to fuel the growth of Southeast Michigan’s small manufacturers and hardware entrepreneurs by providing access to key resources including mentors, workshops, cutting-edge technologies, corporate connections, student & faculty engagement, events, workspace, and a collaborative community of peers.
Communities served: Accelerator members have access to a state-of-the-art 6,200 square foot facility featuring additional workspace, training facilities, and a premier manufacturing technology lab.
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Communities served: Accelerator members have access to a state-of-the-art 6,200 square foot facility featuring additional workspace, training facilities, and a premier manufacturing technology lab.
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Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Michigan Small Business Development Center provides consulting, business education and market research to help small businesses launch, grow, transition and innovate.
Communities served: The Michigan SBDC enhances Michigan’s economic wellbeing by providing consulting, training and market research for new ventures, existing small businesses and advanced technology companies. With ten offices across the state, we provide entrepreneurs and business owners with convenient access to free consulting and training throughout Michigan.
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Communities served: The Michigan SBDC enhances Michigan’s economic wellbeing by providing consulting, training and market research for new ventures, existing small businesses and advanced technology companies. With ten offices across the state, we provide entrepreneurs and business owners with convenient access to free consulting and training throughout Michigan.
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Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)
We represent the largest manufacturing sector in the United States — the vehicle supplier industry — with more than 4.8 million jobs. Jobs that keep emergency vehicles on the road. Help parents pick their kids up from school. Get people to work. Bring us home safely to each other. A legacy of people who’ve made mobility accessible, for 120 years and counting.
Communities served: And for all that Original Equipment Suppliers and Aftermarket Suppliers do to serve our nation’s people and its future, we’ve created an association with a single purpose and a solid promise: to deliver the strength and certainty you need to take action for yourself, your business, and your industry. We do that through a robust membership designed to champion and advance your best interests.
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Communities served: And for all that Original Equipment Suppliers and Aftermarket Suppliers do to serve our nation’s people and its future, we’ve created an association with a single purpose and a solid promise: to deliver the strength and certainty you need to take action for yourself, your business, and your industry. We do that through a robust membership designed to champion and advance your best interests.
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MichAuto
MichAuto is the state’s only automotive and mobility association with a mission to promote, retain, and grow Michigan’s signature industry. It provides a platform for industry leaders and stakeholders to engage in advocacy, discuss industry priorities, attract and retain high-tech talent, and create an innovation-forward environment to support next-generation mobility developments.
Communities served: As the automotive and mobility industry continues to evolve, MichAuto serves as a trusted advisor and representative for the industry, ensuring Michigan maintains its global leadership and competitiveness.
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Communities served: As the automotive and mobility industry continues to evolve, MichAuto serves as a trusted advisor and representative for the industry, ensuring Michigan maintains its global leadership and competitiveness.
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Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA)
Since 1902, MMA has had a proven track record and unwavering commitment to serve Michigan manufacturers through legislative advocacy, workforce development, education, training, networking, costs savings and more. As MMA members, manufacturers can tap into a professional network and resources to help grow their businesses and address challenges, and they can create a sense of unity with other manufacturers.
Communities served: Through the collective power of our members, we help protect the people and organizations that make up one of the state’s most vital industries. We support our members and the entire industry by driving state policy through relentless advocacy, we provide resources to address the talent crisis, we communicate vital information and we provide numerous cost savings and benefits to our members.
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Communities served: Through the collective power of our members, we help protect the people and organizations that make up one of the state’s most vital industries. We support our members and the entire industry by driving state policy through relentless advocacy, we provide resources to address the talent crisis, we communicate vital information and we provide numerous cost savings and benefits to our members.
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Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM)
Running a small business takes hard work and dedication. But it also takes a lot of resources to run smoothly, stay compliant, and deliver a profit. SBAM has been delivering solutions to Michigan small business owners since 1969.
Communities served: We understand that while every business is different, there are common needs. Our tools help you attract and retain talent, manage employee benefit programs, offer discounts on the things you’re already buying, and help you stay compliant. Our work at the Capitol helps ensure Michigan is a great place to own and operate a small business.
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Communities served: We understand that while every business is different, there are common needs. Our tools help you attract and retain talent, manage employee benefit programs, offer discounts on the things you’re already buying, and help you stay compliant. Our work at the Capitol helps ensure Michigan is a great place to own and operate a small business.
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Accion Opportunity Fund
As a leading national nonprofit small business lender, we provide not only access to affordable loans, but also free business advising, educational resources, and support networks to fuel long-term success. Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF) is more than a lender—we’re a champion for small business owners who are ready to grow, thrive, and build a better future. We believe in expanding access to economic opportunity by creating pathways to financial and knowledge capital.
Communities served: Our mission is to advance economic mobility for underserved small business owners and communities through affordable financial services, knowledge resources, networks and policy.
Communities served: Our mission is to advance economic mobility for underserved small business owners and communities through affordable financial services, knowledge resources, networks and policy.
Ascendus
With economic opportunity, entrepreneurs – often individuals of color and women – can build assets, better provide for their families, create employment opportunities for their neighbors, and strengthen their communities. We’re here to help you succeed. At Ascendus, we work together with you to advance your business as well as your life. We’re dedicated to helping passionate entrepreneurs build successful businesses that provide for their families and improve their communities.
Communities served: Ascendus empowers low- to moderate-income (LMI) business owners with access to capital and financial education.
Communities served: Ascendus empowers low- to moderate-income (LMI) business owners with access to capital and financial education.
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA
CRF works to complement and amplify the scale and effectiveness of the small business ecosystem with its lending, technology and service solutions.
Communities served: CRF leads with impact and focuses on providing capital not readily accessible to small businesses and communities that support small business growth.
Communities served: CRF leads with impact and focuses on providing capital not readily accessible to small businesses and communities that support small business growth.
DreamSpring
DreamSpring is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender dedicated to accelerating the economic inclusion and strength of underserved communities.
Communities served: Founded in 1994, our award-winning organization provides rapid access to capital and customized wrap-around support to the most vulnerable small business owners in 27 states, focusing on communities including people of color, women, low- to moderate-income households, people with disabilities, and start-ups.
Communities served: Founded in 1994, our award-winning organization provides rapid access to capital and customized wrap-around support to the most vulnerable small business owners in 27 states, focusing on communities including people of color, women, low- to moderate-income households, people with disabilities, and start-ups.
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