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The Small Business Development Center at Southwestern
Michigan College shepherds start-up entrepreneurs in need of guidance,
and provides training, research and advocacy for new and existing
businesses and innovative technology companies.
Located on the Niles campus, the center serves as a satellite site
for the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development network,
which provides a full range of services for companies that are emerging
and growing throughout Michigan. It is a partner program of the
U.S. Small Business Administration.
One-on-one meetings assist individuals:
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research customer demographics |
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determine marketplace characteristics |
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write a viable business plan
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access financing options |
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generate realistic goals |
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identify support services |
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establish strategies for growth
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deal with unexpected challenges |
Consultants of the state-wide network have
expertise in:
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advanced manufacturing |
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bio-medicine/life sciences |
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energy |
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information technology |
The Southwestern Michigan College Business Development
Center is located in Niles at 2229 US 12 East. For further information,
contact the center at (269) 782-1000, (269) 687-5640 or visit them
on the web at www.misbtdc.org/region11.
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