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Our Purpose
The Monroe County Economic Development Corporation and the Industrial Development Corporation have joined forces to be the catalyst for quality growth through expansion of existing business, attraction of companies to Monroe County, and new business start-ups.

Assisting the Entrepreneur

• Providing the necessary contacts in the local municipalities within Monroe County.

• Providing research and background information on commercial ventures related to
• the interests of the client.

• Identifying and coordinating all local, state and national applicable resources which
• may be available to the client.

• Working with the real estate industry to identify available property for sale or lease.

• Working with the client to identify areas of business and financial planning deemed
• necessary for success for new and existing business.

• Providing a database of local service providers.

• Providing services that will expedite the timeline for establishing the business.
    Working to bring
  • Commercial opportunities to Monroe County
  • All the tools needed to have your vision become a reality
  • Monroe County Industrial

 

The Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation in partnership with the SBA, Grand Valley State University and Eastern Michigan University, are pleased to provide the following services to Monroe County Businesses.

    Counseling — Confidential, no cost
  • Business Marketing Assistance.
  • Financial Planning Assistance.
  • Training - Practical, low cost
  • How to write a Business Plan.


    Training — Practical, low cost
  • How to write a Business Plan
  • Accessing Financing
  • Training - Practical, low cost

    Research — no cost
  • Industry Analysis.
  • Competitive Analysis.
  • Demographics.
  • Lead List Generation.

    Working Together With ...
  • Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
  • Monroe County Agencies
    • Drain, Road & Planning Commissions
    • Commercial Investors & Banking Community
    • Community College, Tourism Bureau, Local Chambers, etc.
    • Local, Regional and National Realtors
    • Monroe County Municipalities
    • Michigan Works! -Monroe County Employment and Training
    • Michigan Economic Development Corporation

    Business First will centralize the effort to assist growing commercial enterprises in Monroe County by:
  • Educating developers on each community's commercial development process.
  • Serving as a central contact point for commercial developers.
  • Acting as an ombudsman for developers and communities.
  • Assisting developers and communities in meeting required time lines.