{"id":13586,"date":"2024-05-14T19:05:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T19:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigancentral.com\/?p=13586"},"modified":"2024-05-14T19:05:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T19:05:28","slug":"michigan-central-and-partners-extend-new-resources-to-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigancentral.com\/michigan-central-and-partners-extend-new-resources-to-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan Central and Partners Extend New Resources to Small Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"212\">More than 90 percent of small businesses in Detroit rank \u201daccess to capital\u201d as one of their greatest challenges, and nearly as many lack resources for marketing and promotion\u2014 but a series of new programs from Michigan Central aims to change that for local small-business owners.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"496\">Michigan Central is committed to supporting small businesses that provide an essential source of neighborhood vitality and cultural vibrancy. Through partnerships with the New Economy Initiative, Design Core Detroit, BUILD Institute, and ProsperUs, Michigan Central will provide:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"781\">For startups: The BUILD Institute will provide capital education workshops for 50 entrepreneurs, and an externship program for 12 small-business owners.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"938\">For businesses having operated between 1 and 5 years: ProsperUs\u2019 Innovative Capital Fund will provide 0% interest loans for up to 20 small businesses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1094\">For businesses regardless of stage: New Economy Initiative\u2019s Marketing Assistance Fund will financially support marketing services through Design Core Detroit\u2019s professional service provider network.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1298\">\u00a0\u201cEvery small business has a unique set of challenges, so we work closely with owners to understand their needs and connect them with experts who provide tailored coaching and services,\u201d said Paul Jones, CEO of ProsperUs.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1522\">The Southwest Detroit Business Association and Corktown Business Association will provide neighborhood outreach to raise awareness with local business owners. Michigan Central has committed that at least 51% of all selected businesses will be woman and\/or BIPOC-owned.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1795\">\u201cWe\u2019re committed to supporting the small-business community in our local neighborhoods,\u201d said Michigan Central\u2019s Alondra Carter-Alvizo, Associate Director of Community Engagement. \u201cThey enrich our culture, provide jobs, and keep our diverse communities vibrant.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2060\">For businesses having operated at least five years, ProsperUs will provide business coaching for up to 15 entrepreneurs over a two-year period, including up to $4,000 in technical assistance funding.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2262\">\u201cWe\u2019re grateful to have received technical, financial, and network support from ProsperUs to support our efforts in providing further goods and services from locally owned small businesses in neighborhoods surrounding Michigan Central Station,\u201d said Rohani Foulkes owner of Folk, a James Beard nominated Corktown cafe and market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 90 percent of small businesses in Detroit rank \u201daccess to capital\u201d as one of their greatest challenges, and nearly as many lack resources for marketing and promotion\u2014 but a series of new programs from Michigan Central aims to change that for local small-business owners. 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