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Business Support Services
We are here for Cass and Van Buren County businesses.
Whether you have an existing business that wants to grow its profitability or you’re considering starting a new one, our market-focused business development professionals deliver customized solutions to assure you achieve your vision.
With an intense focus on the region’s high growth industries — manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality and agriculture — we help businesses start, grow, and stay in our region.
We offer an array of services to businesses, including but not limited to:​
FINANCIAL
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Capital Access Programs
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Federal, State & Local Incentives
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1-on-1 Business Planning & Counseling
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“Start Up” Business Planning Services
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Workforce development incentives
OPERATIONAL
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Site Assistance (Cleanup / Expand / Acquire)
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Infrastructure and Improvements
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Consulting Services
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Procurement support for Government contracts
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Industry specific specialized services
MARKETING
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Site Selection & Attraction
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Brand Development Services
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Market Research
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International Business Assistance
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Entrepreneurial Support
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Innovation and Product Development Services
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Import/Export assistance
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Workforce Training & Development
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B2B Networking Events & Seminars
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Supply Chain Connections
SUPPLY CHAIN
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Supply Chain Research
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Business Matchmaking Services
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Industry Led Consultation Services
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Logistics Support
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B2B Local Supply Chain Program
LOCAL GOV'T PARTNER
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Site Services (Remediation / Planning / Marketing)
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Grant Applications and Incentive Programs
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Strategic Planning for Economic Development
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Infrastructure Readiness Services
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Business Tax Incentives Support
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