Start-up/Entrepreneurship
- Available to small and large businesses, entrepreneurs, makers, families, school classes, clubs.
- The Fab Lab connects high technology equipment and age-appropriate K-12 STEM related “gadgets” with knowledgeable staff and volunteers.
- Elevating entrepreneurs with funding and resources for every stage of business ownership.
- Grow is a Community Development Financial Institution that provides responsible and accessible loans that expand economic opportunities for small business owners at every stage of their business
- Supports small business owners with money and know-how
- Entrepreneur Education cohorts help fine-tune business plans
- Our mission is centered on underserved communities
- With Initiate, your staff and the customers you serve can gain immediate online access to over 300 interactive calculators, templates, videos, and small business guides in English and Spanish
- Online assistance with marketing, money, and management
Talent and Innovation
- MCC is dedicated to your business’ success.
- MCC provides workforce development assistances such as custom training, apprenticeships, internships, job postings, and trainings grants
- Offering personalized consulting services to West Michigan manufacturers.
- Services cover – developing leaders, product and process innovation, operational excellence, quality systems, and advanced manufacturing.
- Partnerships with local Community Colleges for technical training make us your one-stop shop for employee development.
- Serving employers and jobseekers in Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.
- In partnership with employers, educators, economic developers and community organizations, the agency works to create a qualified workforce that meet our region’s current and future talent needs and fuels our shared economic future.
- 73,000 square foot world class training center & area’s leader in hands-on learning through experiential learning and innovative programming
- State of the art facility empowers students for their future with passionate knowledgeable staff and a future-driven environment.
- CTC serves high school juniors and seniors throughout the Muskegon Area.
Expansion and Growth
Member Organizations
- Support to HR, Safety, benefits for compliance. We are the call before your lawyer
- Local, regional and national wage & benefit data collected annually
- Leadership, team and individual training, coaching, 360s and employee surveys for improved performance and retention
- We are committed to progress and prosperity by serving the business interests of members and promoting the community.
- We aim to strengthen the economic climate of Montague, Whitehall and the surrounding areas through networking opportunities, advocacy, and education.
- Tourism is a primary focus as we market the numerous assets and attractions in the area. This vibrant area is full of beauty, outdoor recreation and is alive with art, commerce and spirit.
- The hub for businesses along the lakeshore, providing access to resources, networking, information and decades of experience to help you at any stage.
- Connects you to community information and government officials.
- Promotes local businesses and the community assets that support your business growth.