Statewide Support Organizations Ann Arbor SPARK Automation Alley <1i>Battle Creek Unlimited ConnecTech Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Lakeshore Advantage - Holland LEAP Lansing Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) MidMichigan Innovation Center - Midland New Enterprise Forum Northern Lakes Alliance Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Southwest Michigan First TechTown The Right Place - Grand Rapids West Michigan Science and Technology Initiative

Southwest Michigan First Southwest Michigan First promotes economic development in the Greater Kalamazoo region. It offers a wide range of services for businesses that include access to: venture capital, angel investors, the Southwest Michigan Innovation Center (a business incubator/accelerator) and partnerships with life science corporations and higher education institutions. 346 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 phone: 269-553-9588 fax: 269.553.6897 info@southwestmichiganfirst.com www.southwestmichiganfirst.com

IdeaWorks LLC Idea Works LLC is a business incubator/accelerator that assists entrepreneurs in starting new enterprises and existing companies in their search for growth opportunities. 169 Monroe N.W., Suite 320 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 phone: 616-454-4033 fax: 616-454-4474 ideaworks@ideaworksllc.com www.ideaworksllc.com

New Enterprise Forum The New Enterprise Forum hosts networking events where entrepreneurs can connect with investors and service providers. Their Open Forum and Showcase Presenter services offer entrepreneurs valuable opportunities to showcase and garner support for their new business. 425 South Main Street, Suite 103 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 phone: 734-214-0107 jill@annarborchamber.org nef.bizserve.com

Michigan Economic Development Corporation The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) seeks to attract new businesses to and retain businesses in the state. MEDC offers assistance with site location, finances, employee recruitment and training and many other services. 300 N. Washington Sq. Lansing, MI 48913 phone: 517-373-9808 medc.michigan.org

Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce The Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce serves more than 21,000 businesses throughout Southeast Michigan. Detroit Regional offers members a wide range of services including: vendor discount opportunities, networking events and business development. One Woodward Ave., Suite 1900 Detroit MI 48232-0840 phone: 313-596-0384 fax: 313-964-0183 members@detroitchamber.com www.detroitchamber.com

Automation Alley Automation Alley represents Southeast Michigan's regional technology cluster in Oakland County. Member committees oversee efforts to help small and mid-size companies as well as entrepreneurs in the technology industry gain market share in the global marketplace. 1200 N. Telegraph Road Building 34E, Room 205 Pontiac, Michigan, 48341 phone: 800-427-5100 fax: 248-452-2039 info@automationalley.com www.automationalley.com

Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center provides counsel and training to small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout all 83 counties. Grand Valley State University Seidman College of Business 510 W. Fulton Street Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Phone: (616) 331.7480 Fax: (616) 331.7485 sbtdchq@gvsu.edu www.misbtdc.org