BUSINESS ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES
Economic Development Corporation of the County of Marquette (EDC) and the Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) work together with other private/public organizations to encourage and stimulate growth of new business and industry and to support existing business. Creating and sustaining job opportunities for the residents of Marquette County is of primary importance with consideration given to diversifying the economy. Reach the LSCP or EDC by calling 906-226-9658.
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to request your Revolving Loan Fund Application
Click here to fill out the on-line Economic Development Inquiry Form
Other Business Assistance Organizations in Marquette County
MI-SBTDC (Michigan Small Business & Technology Center) provides free, one-on-one business counseling services to individuals. A business counselor visits Marquette weekly and meets with business owners and those interested in becoming business owners. Call the Lake Superior Community Partnership office at 906-226-9658 to make an appointment.
Michigan Works! is a public/private partnership providing assistance to job-seekers and assisting businesses with their human resource needs. Visit www.jobforce.org or call 906-228-3075 for more information about their services.
Northern Initiatives serves the business needs of the Upper Peninsula with lending services, consulting services, entrepreneurial education programs and seminars of interest to the business community. Visit www.northerninitiatives.com or call 906-228-5571 to learn more.
A “Virtual” Incubator program is available through a partnership between the MEDC and the MI-SBTDC. Information is available at www.accelmich.org complete with a nice list of resources for entrepreneurs
Helpful Websites for Business Assistance/Research
Michigan Economic Development Corporation www.michigan.org/medc/services/startups/?m=12;7
Michigan Labor Market Information
www.milmi.org
Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center
www.misbtdc.org/region1
State of Michigan – Business resources and licensing requirements
http://www.michigan.gov/som
U.S. Census - demographics www.census.gov
American Fact Finder - demographics
http://factfinder.census.gov/
United States Chamber of Commerce http://www.uschambersmallbusinessnation.com/toolkits/start-up
Small Business Administration
http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html
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