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Business & Economic Development > Workforce & Business Development Resource Directory > Business/Professional Development > IV.K Planning & Growth > IV.K.4 Planning
IV.K.4 Planning
The organizations listed below provide assistance with business Planning.
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Alliance for Economic Success
Organization Type: Public/governmental
Description: The Alliance for Economic Success (AES) collaborates with the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) to provide a full range of services for small to medium sized businesses that are emerging and growing. One-on-one business counseling is a free service for individuals who want to improve, revitalize or expand their companies, or develop a new venture. This service is provided by Deborah Nale at Manistee-based AES office.
Chase Group, Ltd
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Contact: Robert "Shae" Bonhag Address: 7348 Maple Terrace Organization Type: Private for profit
Sale of Business, Mergers and Aquisitions, Business Valuations
($)
Contact by phone: 231-932-1099 Description: We assist business owners in the valuation and sale of their businesses. In addition, we can also assist in locating merger and acquisition candidates and aid in intergrading the merged businesses and financing the growth.
Due North Marketing Communications, Inc.
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Organization Type: Private for profit
Contact by phone: 231-386-9206 Description: Due North provides comprehensive planning services for marketing communications including advertising, public relations, promotions, sales collateral materials, investor relations, media relations, and other marketing-related functions.
Gail Evans, Independant Contractor
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Organization Type: Private for profit
Employee Training Service
($)
Contact by phone: 231-946-9768 Customer Contact: Gail Evans, Indepedant Contractor Description: Complete training service from needs assessment through design development, delivery, and evaluation.
Lincoln Financial Group
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Organization Type: Private for profit
Business Succession Planning
($)
Contact by phone: 231-632-2770 Description: We deal with business succession and related planning issues for our clients. The circumstances include passing the business on to a family memeber, key employee, or complete divestment and sale.
Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Address: 300 N Washington Square Organization Type: Public/governmental
Description: 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.
Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Address: 1209 S Garfield Ave, Suite C Organization Type: Public/governmental
Small Business Assistance
Limitations: Free services provided to businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Contact by phone: (231) 929-3780 Description: SBTDC provides Counseling, Research, and Training to small businesses. One-on-one counseling assists business owners in developing new business plans or expansion opportunities; Market Research enables entrepreneurs to identify target markets and package their product or services accordingly; and on-going, low-cost trainings assist small businesses in all facets of conducting business.
Business Plan Development
Limitations: Free services provided to businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Contact by phone: (231) 929-3780 Description: Free comprehensive analysis of business plans, including providing financial projections and pertinent demographic information.
Small Business Financial Planning Assistance
Limitations: Free services provided to businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Contact by phone: (231) 922-3780 Description: Free financial analysis for new and established businesses who are seeking capital or testing out a business concept.
Northwestern Michigan College Training and Research
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Director of Training and Research Address: 1701 E. Front Street Organization Type: Public/governmental
Customized Training and Research Services
($)
Contact by phone: 231.995.2218 Contact by mail: 1701 E. Front Street ,Traverse City, MI 49686 Visit our offices: 2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City Description: Your company's organizational goals and objectives are the driving forces behind the design and delivery of TRAC services. TRAC staff will work with each client to assess needs and design solutions aligned with organizational strategies. We can provide access to state and National resources through our partnership with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center.
SCORE
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Address: 202 E. Grandview Parkway Organization Type: Public/governmental
Contact by phone: (231) 947-5075 Description: Counselors to America's Small Business Free counseling and mentoring to start-up businesses and existing businesses in Northern Michigan: advertising, marketing, sales, accounting and budgets, computers and technology, financing, insurance, legal services, manufacturing, and retailing.
Speak of Success
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Contact: Floyd (Butch) McCrimmon Address: 20730 Red Oak Drive Organization Type: Private for profit
Contact by phone: 231-218-8233 Description: I am an inspirational/motivational speaker. My speeches deal with having a good attitude; how to see failure as one step away from success; how to see success as an inside job; welcome to self employment; how to set goals; passion is the deciding factor in life; and the importance of vision.
Traverse Bay Economic Development Corp.
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Address: 202 E. Grandview Parkway Organization Type: Public/governmental
Description: The Traverse Bay Economic Development Corporation (Traverse Bay EDC) serves as the economic division of the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce and exists to promote and bolster the regional economy of Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau Counties. The Traverse Bay EDC is a voice of encouragement for the expansion of existing industry, attracting new businesses to the region, and assisting communities with job-producing and tax-broadening projects.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Organization Type: Public/governmental
Description: Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed. Manage your business from start to finish; expand your business with programs and services; increase your business knowledge and productivity; find local resources.
White Rabbit Systems LLC
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Organization Type: Private for profit
Linux and Open Source Training and Transistion Services
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Contact by phone: 231-354-4040 Description: Initial consultation is free. We will assess your current business needs and existing information systems, determine the feasibility of using Linux or Open Source, and developing a transition plan, if feasible.
Business and Information Technology Alignment
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Contact by phone: 231-357-4040 Description: Initial consultation is free. We will assess your current business needs, identify gaps in your exsisting computing systems, and develop a future transistion plan to an architechure that meets you exsisting and future business needs.
Zeal International
(Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Member)
Contact: Jennifer Borkovich Address: 226 E. Sixteenth Street Organization Type: Private for profit
Contact by phone: 231-922-8100 Customer Contact: Jennifer Borkovich or Patrick Lott Description: Zeal international provides business development and marketing services for businesses. With backgrounds in product development and manufacturing in addition to marketing, Zeal can assist with business plan development, sourcing, and logistics planning. Small businesses and entrepreneurs can utilize Zeal as an outside marketing and sales resource.
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This page last updated on 9/25/2008.
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