Pivoting to a New Economy
The U.S. Small Business Administration here to help you sustain your small business when health crises, hurricanes, and other disasters arise. Find the resources you need to rebuild your small business, keep employees safe and healthy, and revitalize your community here.
SBA Microlenders Provide Capital and Consulting
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SBA Microlenders help small businesses and entrepreneurs by providing access to capital and business counseling. SBA microloans of up to $50,000 can be used for working capital, supplies, equipment and more. As part of the loan process you also have access to free business consulting to help you develop a stronger business plan, financial projections, and more. |
Contact a Participating SBA Michigan Microlender for More Info:
CEED Lending (Great Lakes Women’s Business Council) (734) 677-1400
Serving Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties
Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW), (616) 458-3404
Serving Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana and Ottawa counties
Metro Community Development, (810) 767-4622
Serving Bay, Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Midland, Oakland, Saginaw, Saint Clair, Sanilac, Shiawassee and Tuscola counties
Michigan Women Forward, (313) 962-1920
Serving Allegan, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Muskegon, Oakland, Ottawa, Saginaw, Saint Clair, Shiawassee, Washtenaw and Wayne counties
Northern Great Lakes Initiative, (906) 228-5571
Serving Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, bay, Benzie, Branch, Calhoun, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Houghton, Huron, Iosco, Iron, Isabella, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Lake, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Montmorency, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Saint Joseph, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, Tuscola and Wexford counties
Renaissance Loan Fund (Cornerstone Alliance), (269) 925-6100
Serving Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties
SBA and Partner Trainings
The SBA and our resource partners have a variety of trainings coming up for business owners at different stages of development.
Already in business, join us and our partners for important trainings that can help you understand key SBA-backed financing options. Just getting started? In addition to the financing options you need to know about, upcoming trainings can help you understand the basics and start up strong.
- Business Start-up Essentials (SBDC)
Jan. 12, 6 p.m.; Register - Leading Your Business to Success (SBDC)
Jan. 14, 9:30 a.m.; Register - Recognizing Emotions: Reengaging Your Team After COVID-19 (WBC)
Jan. 14, 12 p.m.; Register
Stay Updated
For more on SBA programs for the coronavirus, please visit www.sba.gov/coronavirus. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, sign up to get it directly via sba.gov/updates. Be sure to add your MI zip code to receive this Michigan-specific information. Join us on Twitter (@SBA_Michigan) for information as it becomes available too. |
Job Alert! SBA is now hiring attorneys, paralegals, credit analysts, loan officers, mortgage underwriters, customer service representatives and other workers to assist with disaster relief efforts. Bilingual skills are a plus.
Federal Coronavirus Resources
State, local, and federal agencies are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Check out coronavirus.gov for updates from the White House’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force. Go to cdc.gov for detailed information about COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Visit covid-sb.org, the official federal resource website for U.S. small businesses affected by COVID-19.
Learn more about the federal government’s response
Virtual Mentoring and Training
Offices around the country may be closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but SCORE, Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, Veterans Business Outreach Centers and other resource partners are providing free business mentoring and training by phone, email, and video.
