- Be Your Own Boss
Michigan has long been home to people who had a dream and then realized that dream by starting and growing not only their own businesses but whole new industries. Many of Michigan's biggest businesses started out as just a single person with a great idea and a strong work ethic. There are many public and private resources available to help you every step of the way. This website is designed to link you to the resources and assistance you need to become a key factor in Michigan's economic growth.
- We Inc. is an association whose purpose is to help women entrepreneurs succeed through networking, educational programs and advocacy.
- SBA Online is a national web site for everything concerning small business.
- The Small Business Technology & Development Center network provides a full range of services for a variety of small businesses that are emerging and growing throughout Michigan - including new venture companies, exiting small businesses, expanding businesses, new technology companies, and innovators.
- Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative is a branch of the U.S. Small Business Administration that is for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses.
- Accelerating Michigan Entrepreneurs
AME is a virtual incubator partnership between the Michigan economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC). Its purpose is to build healthy, lasting businesses.
- Senior Advisory Group for Entrepreneurs (S.A.G.E.) is a volunteer organization organized by the Economic Development Partnership of Hillsdale County. It matches volunteer business/management counselors with present and prospective business owners in need of assistance.
- FastTrac
FastTrac is a practical, hands-on business development program designed to help entrepreneurs hone the skills needed to create, manage and grow a successful business. FastTrac participants don't just learn about business, they live it. They work on their own business ideas or ventures throughout the course - moving their ventures to reality or new levels of growth.
Additional Employer Resources
- ForEmployers.com helps businesses tap into a growing workforce that has emerged as a result of rapid and innovative developments in technology-- a workforce that includes people with disabilities.
- 2005 Labor Availability Report
Breakout of individual County information is available through your county economic development organization (Hillsdale, Jackson & Lenawee).
- Youth Rules.
Every year, millions of teens work in part-time or summer jobs. Early work experiences can be rewarding for young workers - providing great opportunities to learn important job skills. Today's youth will be the workforce of the 21st Century. One of my priorities for the U.S. Department of Labor is to assist America's youth in preparing to enter that workforce.
- Testing and Assessment Guide
This Guide is designed to help managers and human resource (HR) professionals use assessment practices to reach their organizations' HR goals. It conveys the essential concepts of employment testing in easy-to-understand terms.
- 2005 Wage & Benefit Survey
Access wage and benefit information for the tri- county (Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee) area.
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