Best Small Business Resources in the Ann Arbor Area
Starting a business is a life-changing experience. Michigan has dozens of great resources to help entrepreneurs get started. Our team researched and vetted organizations in the Ann Arbor area and compiled our list of recommended resources in this article.
You can also read our guide to starting a business in Michigan.
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The Entrepreneurship Center
Here are the Principle Service Areas:
Description
Located at Washtenaw Community College (WCC), the Entrepreneurship Center works with entrepreneurs and small businesses to help create, refine, and expand ideas and businesses. The Entrepreneurship Center offers a coworking space, access to WCC’s library for research purposes, workshops, platforms for business promotion, networking opportunities, and more.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
CONTACT INFORMATION:
4800 E Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
734-249-5880
entrepreneurship@wccnet.edu
Office Evolution Ann Arbor
Here are the Principle Service Areas:
Description
Located just two miles from the University of Michigan's campus, Office Evolution Ann Arbor is a hub for local entrepreneurs that offers coworking, private offices, and virtual services such as Live Answering and Business Address plans. In their sleek and modern conference rooms they host networking events for the local professional community, most notably LinkedIn Local Ann Arbor.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
CONTACT INFORMATION:
455 E Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734-821-8085
AnnArbor.MI@officeevolution.com
SBDC at Washtenaw Community College
Here are the Principle Service Areas:
Offers Free Service
Description
The greatest strength of the SBDC is their free, confidential, 1-on-1 business mentoring for anyone who seeks it. Sometimes in order to be considered for mentoring from one of their professional business advisors, you may have to attend a class/workshop or at least present your business plan. SBDC's are located all throughout the state and you should use the SBDC closest to your location if possible, but you can often transfer to a different location if they do not fit your needs.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
CONTACT INFORMATION:
4800 E. Huron River Dr., Morris Lawrence Building, Room 104
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734-477-8762
sbdc@wccnet.edu
Ann Arbor SCORE
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Offers Free Service
Description
SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) is a leading, nation-wide organization that has assisted millions of entrepreneurs over its 50+ years of operation. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA that offers access to a network of experienced business leaders who donate time to mentor entrepreneurs and small business owners. They also host free or inexpensive workshops online and at 300 local chapters around the United States. Mentoring can be conducted either in person or remotely and is always free and confidential, no matter how often you take advantage of this service.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth