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
  • Coworking space, private offices, semi-private art studios, meeting & event space rentals
  • Business coaching, funding assistance, training, programming & networking opportunities
  • Serving Muskegon area small businesses for over 20 years
  • Currently have 15 mentors available to support client requests
  • Mentors have diverse backgrounds and networking access

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

  • Advise as to business expansion, relocation, and attraction assistance.
  • Coordinate economic development incentives and grant opportunities.
  • Provide demographic and labor market information.
  • Bridging businesses to government sales
  • Free training for businesses on how to work with the government
  • Free bid-matching service for companies to see available procurement opportunities on a federal, state or local level

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.