Small businesses are not only our nation’s economic engine, but they also drive economic development in our community.

The Michigan Small Business Development Center and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) produced one of the best publications available on starting a business – Guide to Starting and Operating a Small Business. This publication provides everything you need to know about starting a business from business plans to taxes and insurance.

These resources are available to business start-ups:

MEDC provides business start-up assistance for individuals operating a business in Michigan.

Northern Initiatives (NI), a Community Development Financial Institution, provides business start-up assistance as well as financing opportunities. Contact Kristin Smith, at (715) 889-0182 for more information.

The Michigan Small Business Development Center provides one-on-one confidential business counseling free of charge through the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce. An appointment may be made directly with Lance Wolfe, MSBDC certified small business consultant at (906) 399-2647.

Business exposure is one of the key features of starting a business. The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of options for advertising and promotions, such as the Chamber of Commerce website, the monthly newsletter, Membership Directory, and more. Contact us to discuss options that best fit your new start up business.