MI-SBTDC Region 6 Services

Counseling

One-on-one counseling is a free service for individuals who want to improve, revitalize or expand their companies, or develop a new venture. To obtain counseling assistance, please complete the Request for Counseling on the MI-SBTDCTM State Headquarters website:  http://www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.onlinecounseling_application

Or contact your regional office for an appointment at 810-762-9660. Consultants include insightful established professionals who provide their knowledge and expertise regarding business development. Examples of assistance provided:

Business planning and development
Market research
Business challenges analysis
Employee relations
Financing considerations
Marketing strategies
Financial analysis

Training

The low cost training sessions, provided by both the MI-SBTDC and the U.S. SBA, cover a broad range of topics, from starting a business, securing financing, writing a marketing plan, to obtaining patents and trademarks. Seminars, workshops and programs are offered throughout the year, throughout the state. Check out the Calendar of Training for workshop descriptions, dates and registration at http://www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.trainingcalendar or contact our offices for training information:  810-762-9660.

Research

As part of the MI-SBTDC network and through the Seidman College of Business Information Services at Grand Valley State University, we can access and analyze essential data for developing a new company and/or for an existing firm to gain a competitive edge. Requests need to be made through a MI-SBTDC Region 6 consultant.