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Accelerating Michigan Entrepreneurs

Accelerating Michigan Entrepreneurs (AME) is dedicated to building successful entrepreneurs in Michigan.  This program is a partnership between the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

 

http://www.awe-westmichigan.org/ 
Aligned For Success

AWE is the place where women give and receive knowledge and experience that will help all members become better business leaders.

As the leader of your business, you know life can get pretty lonely at the top. Wouldn’t it be nice to connect with professional women who have walked in your shoes? To have a peer organization that you can turn to for advice, for learning, for input? That’s why the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs was formed in 1984.  

 

http://www.allianceforeconomicsuccess.com

Alliance for Economic Success

AES is an economic development organization serving Manistee County and the surrounding areas.

 

http://www.womensbusinessresearch.org/

Center for Women’s Business Research

 

http://www.growbusiness.org/

Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women

GROW is a non-profit economic development organization which provides women - many of whom may face social, educational, or economic barriers - with opportunities to develop the skills and acquire the knowledge needed to achieve economic independence through self employment.  

 

https://www.inforummichigan.org/

inForum, A Professional Women’s Alliance

Unique in the U.S., and one of the largest and most prestigious business forums in the Midwest, Inforum has more than 2,000 members in its Southeast Michigan (Detroit), Mid-Michigan (Lansing) and West Michigan (Grand Rapids) affiliates.  No other group brings together as many women to help each other lead and succeed.  

 

http://www.mafedetroit.org

Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs

MAFE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that addresses the unique needs of women entrepreneurs by providing workshops, seminars, conferences, and networking opportunities.  

 

http://ref.michigan.org/mbr/

Michigan Business Report

 

http://www.michiganadvantage.org

Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Start connecting your business to economic development resources that can give it the Upper Hand in Michigan. We're growing a 21st century economy, creating a culture of corporate diversification, and lining up the best we have to offer to new and expanding businesses. Whether it's an expansion, a relocation, or even a concern with another agency of state government, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) can help. From site location assistance to job training grants, from help with permits to tax abatements, we're the state's official economic development corporation -- a one-stop resource for businesses seeking to grow in Michigan.

 

http://www.mpwn.org/

Michigan Professional Women’s Network  

 

http://www.miwomen.com/

Michigan's Resource for Women Business Owners

The Michigan Women's Marketplace is Michigan's online resource for women business owners and those supporting woman-owned businesses. By providing a comprehensive Women's Business Directory, statewide Events Calendar, a list of business resources, and an online Training Center, the Michigan Women's Marketplace believes that women business owners, women business organizations, and corporations will benefit from increased online exposure.

 

http://www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/

Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center

The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development CenterTM (MI-SBTDCTM) enhances Michigan's economic well-being by providing counseling, training, research and advocacy for new ventures, existing small businesses and innovative technology companies.

http://www.nawbo.org/

National Association of Women Business Owners

National Association of Women Business Owners propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power worldwide.  

 

http://www.insights.nationalcity.com

National City Bank’s free E-News for Women

 

http://www.nwbc.gov/Links/default.html

The National Women's Business Council

The National Women's Business Council is a bi-partisan federal advisory council created to serve as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to women business owners. The Council's mission is to promote bold initiatives, policies and programs designed to support women's business enterprises at all stages of development in the public and private sector marketplaces -- from start-up to success to significance.

 

http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/onlinewbc/index.html

Small Business Association Office of Women’s Business Ownership

The OWBO assists women achieve their dreams and improve their communities by helping them start and run successful businesses, regardless of social or financial disadvantage, race, ethnicity or business background. OWBO and the Online Women's Business Center are integral components of Entrepreneurial Development's network of training and counseling services.   

 

www.uswomenschamber.com

The U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce  

 

http://www.wbenc.org/

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council

WBENC, founded in 1997, is the nation's leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America's corporations. It also is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States. WBENC works to foster diversity in the world of commerce with programs and policies designed to expand opportunities and eliminate barriers in the marketplace for women business owners. WBENC works with representatives of corporations to encourage the utilization and expansion of supplier/vendor diversity programs.  

 


Business Magazines

 

Biz Journals   www.bizjournals.com  

Business Week    www.businessweek.com  

CFO   www.cfo.com/cfo_home

Entrepreneur    www.entrepreneur.com

Fast Company    www.fastcompany.com

Forbes   www.forbes.com  

Fortune    www.fortune.com/fortune  

INC   www.inc.com  

Newsweek    www.msnbc.com/new/NW-front_Front.asp  

Startup Journal    www.startupjournal.com  

Time Magazine   www.time.com  

Tom Peters Times   www.tompeters.com  


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