CENTER NETWORK BUSINESS RESOURCE Business Connect RESOURCES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER

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1 BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER NETWORK CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER Business Connect Boyne Area Elk Rapids Area PROFIT Central Lake centrallakechamber.com Charlevoix Area Greater Mackinaw Area Harbor Springs Area INVESTMENT RESOURCES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS TRAINING Cheboygan Area Indian River Area FINANCING East Jordan Area Petoskey Regional RECRUITING MARKET RESEARCH

2 WELCOME! Thank you for joining us at the Pure Michigan Business Connect, Grow Your Resources forum. The Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) initiative was developed by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to introduce Michigan companies to opportunities that help them grow. Your business is indeed our business. We want you to have access to the best programs and resources available on the State, Regional and Local levels to initiate your growth and expansion. We invite you to learn about our partner agencies that can assist with issues including workforce development; expansion into new markets; access to capital, procurement opportunities and more. Thank you for all that you do to improve the economic performance of Northern Michigan. We want you to stay here and grow here. Your continued success is our primary concern. Let us know how we can help you. Andy Hayes PRESIDENT Northern Lakes Economic Alliance E andy@northernlakes.net P ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS NORTHERN LAKES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE A regional economic development organization working with businesses and communities to support the attraction, retention and growth of businesses, leading to the creation of jobs. Provide businesses and communities with the tools, resources and support to enhance the success of the region. Offers a full range of services to growth-stage companies. Covering Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet Counties. Connect with NLEA: TOM ERHART Business Growth and Retention 1313 Boyne Ave. Boyne City, MI E tom@northernlakes.net P Website: northernlakes.net MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Terry Vandercook is the Business Development Manager (BDM) for Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet counties. He serves as the resource to local businesses, connecting and coordinating state services that may be available as it relates to growth and expansion initiatives. Connect with TERRY VANDERCOOK: E vandercookt@michigan.org P

3 ACCESS TO TALENT INDUSTRIAL ARTS INSTITUTE (IAI) The Industrial Arts Institute provides the fastest (15 weeks), most comprehensive and relevant welding and fabrication skills education program in the state of Michigan. Our education method encompasses the greatest breadth of AWS certifications, qualifications, critical thinking and hands on project and practicum approaches among all industrial arts curricula in the state of Michigan. IAI provides the highest quality and intensity of learning because of their industry expert teaching faculty with CWE and CWI credentials. Connect with IAI: GEORGIA ABBOTT Executive Director Washington St. Onaway, MI E iaidirector@iaiworks.com P Website: iaiworks.com TALENT CONNECT Pure Michigan Talent Connect (PMTC) team connects Michigan employers with resources to promote job openings and land the right talent ( The site includes the state s labor exchange (formerly the Michigan Talent Bank) as well as resources for job seekers of all skill levels and backgrounds. Employers can post positions on the site and may be eligible for traditional matching services. Connect with TALENT CONNECT: RYAN HUNDT Project Resources E hundtr1@michigan.org P AGENDA Lunch Buffet 12:00 Noon Program Begins 12:30 p.m. Welcome & Introduction PMBC Video The Power of PMBC Partner Agency Speed Pitches Connect with Agency Partners 1:00-2:00 p.m. Access to Capital Access to Talent Access to Growth & New Markets 10 Business Connect

4 RESOURCE DIRECTORY ACCESS TO CAPITAL SUPPORT CAPITAL CONNECT SERVICES Michigan Economic Development Corporation s (MEDC) Capital Access team works to increase the availability of capital for growth stage and mature commercial and industrial companies operating in Michigan. MEDC programs can assist a company in obtaining financing for real estate, equipment, working capital, growth capital, and acquisition financing. Connect with CAPITAL CONNECT SERVICES: CHRIS COOK Director, Capital Access 300 N. Washington Square, Lansing, MI E cookc@michigan.org P NORTHERN LAKES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE NLEA supports entrepreneurs and existing businesses throughout Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet Counties. NLEA ha a wide array of services in place to take businesses to the next level through training, microloans and other programs designed for success and growth. NLEA administers the Great Lakes Energy zero and low interest loan programs offering financing up to $1 million. Connect with NLEA: TOM ERHART Business Growth & Retention 1313 Boyne Ave. Boyne City, MI E tom@northernlakes.net P ACCESS TO TALENT MICHIGAN WORKS Michigan Works is a one-stop resource for workforce development. They partner with employers and educators to ensure local businesses have the talent they need now and in the future. Connect with MICHIGAN WORKS: Michigan Works! Emmet & Charlevoix Counties: Harold (Buck) Love Business Liaison E haroldlove@nwm.cog.mi.us P Michigan Works! Antrim County: Jessie Mitchell Business Liaison E jessiemitchell@nwm.cog.mi.us P NE Michigan Works! Cheboygan County: Nicole Chamberlain Business Liaison E ChamberlainN@nemcworks.org P ext 1106 NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN COLLEGE (NCMC) NCMC offers extensive training programs in CNC, Healthcare, Technology, Business Management. Customized Training for specific business needs as well as course work towards certifications and Associate Degrees. Connect with NCMC: JIM TISDEL Director; Corporate and Community 1515 Howard St. Petoskey, MI E jtisdel@ncmich.edu P Website: ncmich.edu/ BAKER COLLEGE The Center of Applied Technology and Training at Baker College offers Corporate outreach, degree programs, community education and lifelong learning. Connect with BAKER COLLEGE: JAY ANDERSON Director; Program Coordinator E jander08@baker.edu P ext 3600 Website: Baker.edu/ homepage 4 9

5 SCORE (TIP OF THE MITT CHAPTER) Volunteer mentors providing free, confidential small business counseling for start-ups and existing businesses throughout Northern Michigan in a single meeting or an ongoing relationship. Volunteers use their comprehensive, realworld business ownership and corporate experiences to help small businesses get established and thrive. Connect with SCORE: Petoskey Regional 401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI E peter@petoskey.com P Website: tipofthemittscore.org or petoskeychamber.com (SCORE link) LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC) The PDC is a not-for-profit activity of the LSSU College of Engineering, Technology and Economic Development that provides fee based engineering services to business, entrepreneurs, and inventors. Engineering Project Managers with industrial experience participate in each project and guide skilled engineering students to provide an economical result for the client. Connect with LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY PDC: MARK RODRIQUEZ Engineering Projects Manager 650 W. Easterday Ave Sault Ste. Marie, MI E mcrodriguez@lssu.edu P Website: lssu.edu/eng/pdc/ PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER PTAC provides you with a range of services and resources to win and successfully complete government contracts. Connect with PTAC: ANNE HELBIG Program Director E annehelbig@networksnorthwest.org P REHMANN GROUP Rehmann provides one-on-one financial services and business consulting to small and medium-size businesses. Connect with the REHMANN GROUP: CHRIS MORSE Principal 107 Cass St. Traverse City, MI E chrismorse@rehmann.com P Website: rehmann.com 8 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) The USDA can assist with renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements through their Rural Development Business guaranteed loan and grant programs (USDA-RD). They are building partnerships with local lenders to provide Business Loan Guarantees as an alternative to traditional financing supporting local growth and expansion. Direct and guaranteed loans to public bodies and non profits for community facilities. Connect with USDA: ALAN ANDERSON & BLAKE SMITH Area Specialists, Rural Development 1501 Cass St., Traverse City, MI E Alan.anderson@mi.usda.gov P #128 U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) The SBA has provided millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. They provide help primarily through access to capital (business financing) entrepreneurial development (education, information, technical assistance and training); government contracting (federal procurement) and advocacy (voice for small business). Connect with SBA: BRIAN PICARAZZI Senior Area Manager 110 Michigan St. NW, Ste. 307 Grand Rapids, MI E brianpicarazzi@sba.gov P NORTHERN INITIATIVES Northern Initiatives provides loans to small business owners and entrepreneurs that might not qualify for loans from traditional banks. Connect with NORTHERN INITIATIVES: CHRIS WENDEL Commercial Lender E cwendel@northerninitiatives.org P Website: northerninitiatives.org VENTURE NORTH Providing business loans to start-up and existing businesses. Banks and business support organizations, like NLEA, often refer businesses to Venture North. Connect with VENTURE NORTH: LAURA GALBRAITH Executive Director 202 Grandview Parkway Traverse City, MI E Laura@venturenorthfunding.org P Website: venturenorthfunding.org 5

6 ACCESS TO GROWTH & NEW MARKETS MICHIGAN SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) The SBDC enhances Michigan s economic well-being by providing counseling, training, secondary market research for new ventures, existing small businesses and advanced technology companies. With offices statewide, the SBDC positively impacts the economy by strengthening existing companies, creating new jobs, retaining existing jobs, and assisting companies in defining their path to success. Connect with MSBDC: ANNIE OLDS Regional Director, Northwest MI 1209 S. Garfield Ave. Traverse City, MI E annieolds@networksnorthwest.org P PURE MICHIGAN BUSINESS CONNECT (PMBC) PMBC is a resource to connect Michigan buyers and sellers. Through their digital network the unique matchmaking technology links companies with collaborators and private sector procurement opportunities. Businesses registered in the database can post procurement opportunities, purchasing needs, collaboration requests, and more. Companies registered in puremichiganb2b.com can be both buyers and sellers in a truly dynamic online B2B marketplace. Connect with PMBC: SAM SEDLECKY PMBC Services Specialist E sedleckys@michigan.org P MEDC INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROGRAMS The State Trade Export Promotion (STEP) grant program is designed to spur job creation by empowering Michigan s small and medium-sized enterprises to export their products. STEP provides direct reimbursements to qualified companies for developing or expanding export-related activities. Connect with MEDC INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROGRAMS: CHRIS BOSIO International Trade Development Manager E bosioc@michigan.org P MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT (MDARD) MDARD assists Michigan food and Agribusiness companies in both rural and urban communities, achieve economic growth through supply chain connectivity, regulatory assistance, funding, project and partner facilitation, trade and policy issues. MDARD s International Marketing program works with these companies to develop trade opportunities by entering new markets or expanding existing markets to increase international market reach. Connect with MDARD: JODI GRUNER Economic/Community Development 525 W. Allegan Lansing, MI E dacourtd2@michigan.gov P MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER (MMTC) MMTC assists Michigan s small and medium-sized businesses to compete and grow. Through personalized services fitted to meet the needs of clients, they develop more effective business leaders, drive product and process innovation, promote company-wide operational excellence and foster creative strategies for business growth and greater profitability. Connect with MMTC: RICH WOLIN Director of Training Northwestern Michigan College 1707 E. Front St. Traverse City, MI E rwolin@mmc.edu P LSSU SSMART SMARTZONE Providing a single point resource where ideas and concepts become products with a feasible business plan for manufacture and market delivery. Connect with LSSU SSMART SMARTZONE: ERIC BECKS Director Intellectual Property and Economic Development 650 W. Easterly Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, MI E ebecks@lssu.edu P CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Chamber s of Commerce represent the local business community and are at the forefront of programs, services and activities to strengthen the local economy. (A list of local chambers has been provided on the last page of your program.) 7