Community Resources
Lansing Area Hispanic Business Association
LAHBA is an organization that provides an advocacy forum for Hispanic, minority
and woman owned business owners, associates and professionals. In addition,
LAHBA promotes public awareness for new business and provides an opportunity for
networking with other business owners and prospective clients.
Lansing Black Chamber of
Commerce
The Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce (LBCC) is a non-profit affiliate of the
Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC). The 5 Pillars of Service are:
Advocacy, Access to Capital, Contracting, Chamber Development & Entrepreneur
Development
Downtown Lansing Inc.
Downtown Lansing Inc. is committed to creating a thriving world-class
capital city by making our downtown and surrounding neighborhoods
united, vibrant, economically strong and culturally dynamic through
promotions, design, business development and organization.
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
The Pure Michigan Talent Connect is a Jobs Portal and new launch pad for
new jobs, careers, and talent.
Capital Area Michigan Works
Capital Area Michigan Works! is a network of resources. We partner
with businesses to develop recruiting and retention strategies and we partner
with job seekers to enhance education and career opportunities.
Lansing Regional
Chamber of Commerce
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce promotes economic growth, creating
new opportunities for members and upholding pro-business ideals through the
advancement of sound public policy.
Michigan
Economic Development Corporation
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is Michigan's foremost
economic development agency, committed to helping entrepreneurs and
innovators access capital, talent, programs, and incentives that create
economic growth throughout the state.
Accelerating Michigan Entrepreneurs
Accelerating Michigan Entrepreneurs (AME) is dedicated to helping business
owners set strategic direction, improve leadership and people skills, be more
productive, and grow revenues.
East Lansing
Technology Innovation Center
The East Lansing Technology Innovation Center helps to generate and advance the
culture of entrepreneurship in the community and to expand the knowledge-base
economy.
Great Lakes Entrepreneur
Quest
Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest sponsors statewide bi-annual business plan
competitions that provide a network of volunteer coaching, investor talent, and
entrepreneurial support programs for early stage companies and entrepreneurs
exploring new business ideas.
Howell Area Chamber of
Commerce
The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy organization with a
mission to be a catalyst for a vital business environment and an exceptional
community.
Mason Area Chamber of
Commerce
The Chamber improves our community by: helping members to create jobs,
implementing community identity programs, improving educational opportunities,
stimulating economic industrial, commercial and agricultural growth and
promoting a higher quality of life for the entire community.
Lansing Economic Area
Partnership
The Lansing Economic Area Partnership helps attract new businesses to the
region, entrepreneurs start new businesses, and existing businesses grow.
Lansing Community College
American Marketing Association
The Lansing Community College American Marketing Association provides students
the possibility of expanding their learning through leadership and hands-on
experiences, as well as opportunities for networking, community service, and
professional and personal development.
Meridian Area Business
Association
The Meridian Area Business Association works to promote and support local
businesses in Meridian Township and the greater Lansing area.
Meridian Asset Resource
Center
The MARC provides resources and counseling to help you strategically move
forward and grow your own business.
Michigan
Business One Stop
Michigan Business One Stop is a website for entrepreneurs, new businesses, and
existing businesses to interface with the State of Michigan for all their
licensing, permits, filings, and questions.
Michigan
Business Network - 24 hour Talk
Business radio talk with Chris Holman.
Moving Ideas to
Market
Moving Ideas to Market is a statewide action-network that is dedicated to
entrepreneurship culture change in Michigan, focusing on K-12, college, and
community entrepreneurial ecosystems.
MSU Business
Connect
MSU Business-CONNECT, a one-stop portal for the private sector to engage with
MSU.
Next Bright Idea
A community contest for entrepreneurs.
The
Entrepreneur Institute
The Entrepreneur Institute educates and empowers entrepreneurs.
The Hatch
The Hatch is specifically designed for currently enrolled college students in
the Tri-County area to launch their businesses.
Extended Learning and Professional Studies
LCC Administration Bldg Room 201
Phone: (517) 483-1415
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