Business Operations Support Awards Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership offers several options for enhancing your business operations that will assist you in growing in Shiawassee County. Contact us to determine the best fit for your business, as eligibility varies. Also, take a look at incentives that may also be available: Government Contracting Assistance: Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership partners with Apex Accelerators of Michigan to offer help to businesses interested in selling goods and services to local, state and federal governments. You can learn how to register to become a government contractor, identify bid opportunities, simplify the bidding process, expedite payments through electronic invoicing and get assistance with post-award activities. Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC): The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) offers innovative training and consulting services designed specifically for small to midsize manufacturers, including assistance in areas such as lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, quality systems, management, and market diversification. Small Business Development Center (SBDC): The SEDP has a Michigan SBDC satellite office which provides free business counseling on issues such as business planning, financing and marketing to any company with fewer than 500 employees. It also offers educational seminars and provides research services. Custom Wage and Labor Market Data: Through a strategic partnership with the Detroit Regional Partnership, SEDP can provide your company with custom reports on market rates for the jobs you’re hiring for, or help you understand how many workers you can expect to attract based on your pay rates. Workforce Hiring and Training: Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership partners with local workforce assistance providers to help you hire and train workers. We also maintain a deep roster of partners who can help you with everything from training new hires to marketing your open positions.
