Business Sector: Media

Inforum is the only professional organization in Michigan — and one of a few in the country — that combines strategic connections, proven professional development programs, a respected forum for new ideas, and original research to accelerate careers for women and boost talent initiatives for companies. inGAGE is Inforum’s strategy to position Michigan as the […]

Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs (MAFE) is a nonprofit, membership-based organization committed to supporting and promoting the economic growth and advancement of women business owners in Michigan. MAFE provides opportunities for female entrepreneurs, in both new development and growth-stages of their businesses to build their entrepreneurial capacity through educational programs focused on sustainable business growth […]

The New Enterprise Forum (NEF) is an all-volunteer organization of experienced service providers, entrepreneurs, and executives. The organization provides coaching, at no cost to startup entrepreneurs, to perfect their investor pitches. They critique and provide insights on the pitch’s content, including both business and investor perspectives, to help the team succeed. The organization also helps […]

The Oakland County One Stop Shop Business Center provides education, one-on-one consulting, and connections to Oakland County-based small businesses. The team has over 70 years of experience working with small businesses and specializes in helping companies grow. Through advanced marketing, financial, and management tools, clients get critical information to help them make better decisions about […]

Southeast Michigan Entrepreneurs Association is a member-based organization focused on providing entrepreneurs with vital support through mastermind groups. Mastermind groups allow entrepreneurs to brainstorm, problem solve, learn and grow with like-minded entrepreneurs and small business owners. Meetings are held once a month.

The Ann Arbor New Tech meetup welcomes members from any school, sector, or industry function (e.g. entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, lawyers, marketers, students, etc.) interested in local high-tech startups. They seek to foster tech entrepreneurship by facilitating communication, providing access to resources, and creating community. Members meet every few weeks to participate in demo events, educational […]

The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is a coalition of area leaders committed to building a prosperous and vibrant region where businesses can thrive. To do this, LEAP helps entrepreneurs start new businesses, help existing businesses grow, and attract new businesses to the region.

Midland Tomorrow is a private, nonprofit 501©(3) founded in 1963 as the Midland Economic Development Corporation. Our mission has always been to enhance the quality of life in the County of Midland, Michigan, and its municipalities, through the retention and creation of quality jobs and diversification of the economic base.

Endeavor Detroit provides Michigan-based entrepreneurs with a world-renowned suite of services and programs along with access to an exclusive mentorship network to accelerate the growth of their companies. Benefits of selection to Endeavor Detroit include introductions through a network of more than 3,000 local and international business mentors along with access to capital, talent and […]