We can help you find everything you need to get your business up and running in Van Buren County. Use the buttons below to identify organizations that can help you start, plan, grow, or fund your business plus more connections for conducting research or finding a mentor. View and download a complete set of small business documents and startup tools. Includes templates for finances, business plans, and more!
1 Million Cups
A monthly event that brings entrepreneurs and the Kalamazoo community together over coffee and conversations.
Apex Accelerator
Black Wall Street Benton Harbor
Increase awareness and visibility of Black business within our community through social, marketing, and educational experiences.
City of South Haven
We work towards promoting tourism and attracting visitors from all over the world.
Emerge Innovation Hub
Emerge is committed to fostering equity in entrepreneurship while ensuring opportunity and empowerment.
Entrepreneurial Services at Cornerstone Alliance
The Entrepreneurial Services at Cornerstone, helps women, people of color, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals start and grow businesses in Southwest Michigan.
Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW)
GROW is a service focused on current and aspiring business owners at various stages of business ownership.
Great Lakes Commercial Finance (GLCF) West Coast Chamber
Small Businesses along the Lakeshore can access long-term low-interest financing called SBA 504 loans through Great Lakes Commercial Finance (GLCF).
HUB Resources
View and download a complete set of small business documents and startup tools. Includes templates for finances, business plans, and more!
Kinexus
Kinexus Group is a family of organizations that are committed to inspiring positive economic change one person, one business, one community at a time.
Lake Michigan College South Haven Location
Opened in the fall of 2003, Lake Michigan College at South Haven serves more than 600 students from Van Buren, Allegan, and Ottawa counties each semester.
Lakeshore Captial Consortium
The Lakeshore Capital Consortium is a group of nonprofit lenders, for-profit lenders, and other funders, who work together within Van Buren County, Michigan.
Manufacturing Growth Alliance
Serving small and medium sized manufacturers across Michigan. Our team has membership options to serve and meet every manufacturer where they are.
Market One
Market One has principal responsibilities for economic and community development throughout Cass and Van Buren counties.
MI Dept. Agriculture & Rural Development
The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) works to assure food safety, protect animal and plant health, sustain environmental stewardship, and more.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Compiling information and resources for small businesses, major employers, entrepreneurs and others.
Michigan Electronic Library
Providing all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information.
Michigan SBA
Our office provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery.
Michigan Small Business Development Center
The Michigan Small Business Development Center offers expert assistance at no cost to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a business.
Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems
Engaging the people of Michigan, the United States and the world in developing regionally integrated, sustainable food systems.
Michigan Women Forward
We are devoted to the economic and personal well-being of Michigan women and girls.
Michigan Works! Southwest
Creating meaningful transformation in the people, businesses and communities we serve by connecting job seekers, employers, training partners and educators.
Northern Initiatives
We provide business loans ranging from $1,000 to $500,000, including loans guaranteed by the Small Business Association.
SBDC Michigan
The Michigan SBDC enhances Michigan’s economic wellbeing by providing consulting, training and market research for new ventures, existing small businesses and advanced technology companies.
SCORE Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan
Starting and growing a small business can be challenging, but you don’t have to go it alone.
Senior Services of Van Buren County
Senior Services of Van Buren County provides services, opportunities and caring support for seniors to enhance their quality of life.
South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce
Our vison is to promote collaborative efforts among businesses, government, and other support organizations.
South Haven/Van Buren County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Our team is made up of individuals with a wide range of skills and expertise, from marketing and event planning to hospitality and customer service.
Southwest Michigan Chamber of Commerce
As the largest chamber in the region, we leverage our extensive network to strengthen regional assets and more.
State of MI Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is composed of the following agencies, bureaus and commissions that promote business growth and job creation.
United Way – Benton Harbor/St Joe
Our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities to advance the common good.
WMed Innovation Center
The WMed Innovation Center is the place to start and grow life science, technology, or engineering ventures.
WMU Business Connection
Dedicated to strategically match WMU’s resources to the needs of the local business community.
