Business Coaching
Clarify goals, solve challenges and create your next-step plan.
Center for Entrepreneur Business & Development
Build. Connect. Grow.
Practical support for entrepreneurs who want stronger businesses, better connections and clearer access to opportunity across West Michigan.
Business support
Help that meets you where you are.
One clear path to coaching, technical help, capital readiness and business connections.
Technical Assistance
Support with planning, operations, finance, strategy and readiness.
Capital Readiness
Prepare for financing and understand the options available to your business.
Explore capital →Business Connections
Find entrepreneurs, partners, experts and regional resource organizations.
Find connections →GrowthZone Membership business hub
Your digital front door.
Our membership hub is where is where the Center can manage public events, business listings, participant access and resources without duplicating updates across the website.
Capital access
Get ready to grow.
Capital is more useful when the business is prepared. Explore financing alongside coaching and technical support.
Explore Capital Access Fund ↗Events
Learn. Meet. Move forward.
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Understanding the Business of Film & Entertainment
Production, financing, distribution, licensing, merchandise and intellectual property.
Workshop
From Idea to Business Plan
A practical session for shaping a concept or preparing for the next stage.
Resources
Trusted places to keep moving.
A useful resource list directory.
Urban League of West Michigan
Learn about the Urban League, programs and community services.
About ULWM ↗
Capital Access Fund
Financing, preparation and support for business growth.
Visit CAF-WM ↗
Equitable Development Initiative
Training and support for emerging and underrepresented developers.
Explore EDI ↗
WMBBA
West Michigan Black Business Alliance.
Visit WMBBA ↗Ready for your next business move?
Tell the Center where you are and what would help you move forward.