• Business Growth and Development

Michigan Economic Development Corporation provides resources and tools to grow and attract businesses to Michigan, keep talented residents here, and revitalize urban centers.

Michigan Hispanic Contractors Association is an advocacy organization dedicated to increasing participation of member contractors, promoting growth and sustainability, by building relationships and capacity through education, training, and investment.

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center assists small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses in Michigan to compete and grow.

Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council certifies minority businesses, provides MBEs with access to procurement opportunities, and develops the capacity for minority business development.

National Minority Supplier Development Council advances business opportunities for certified MBEs and connects them to corporate members.

Small Business Administration works to advance the interests of small businesses through counseling, training, capital, contracting, disaster assistance, and business advocacy.

• Procurement Opportunities and Bids

City of Detroit Bid Opportunities includes major changes during 2015 to streamline the process for vendors to bid on City of Detroit solicitations through its Rebuilding Procurement initiative. The goal of these changes is to make doing business with the City more transparent, faster and simpler. Full details on how to register to bid are included here.

The Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the premier gateway to the state’s 11,000 Hispanic businesses and over 400,000 Latino consumers. MHCC members include automotive and other global suppliers that represent an array of industries with an international footprint and member firms that are among the largest Hispanic-owned firms both regionally and nationally.

Named “Chamber of the Year” by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the MHCC provides outstanding levels of service and support to our members. We are innovators, changing the way that Hispanic businesses advance in the marketplace.

Whether it’s our programs that provide HBEs with the knowledge, skills, capacity, and relationships needed for next-level growth, or exclusive events that provide extraordinary experiences and opportunities to connect with global business leaders, MHCC membership gives you the tools you need to drive your business forward.

• Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor SPARK high tech and innovative business, jobs, and investment in the greater Ann Arbor region.



Automation Alley connects companies and organizations with talent, resources, and funding to accelerate innovation and fuel Southeast Michigan’s economy.

Bizdom serves as an investment vehicle and platform for connecting entrepreneurs with resources.

New Economy Initiative provides a network of support to entrepreneurs and small businesses in Southeastern Michigan.

TechTown Detroit provides local entrepreneurs and small businesses access to a broad network of resources, education, and encouragement.

OEMs and Tier Ones are seeking innovative products, services, and ideas that will drive the next generation of automobiles. This initiative is an ongoing matchmaking initiative PMBC will be running over the Spring and Summer months.

Entrepreneurship.org provides a full array of resources and tools for entrepreneurs for everything from finance to marketing to human resources, backed by the Kaufman Foundation.

• Associations

Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development, regional collaboration, education reform and member value.

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs while representing the interests of Hispanic-owned businesses across the U.S.