Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. continues its 30-year record of assisting entrepreneurs with small business ventures throughout the Gratiot Community.

Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. is partnered with the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration as an advocate for startups and existing small businesses throughout the Gratiot Community.

Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center

In collaboration with Greater Gratiot Development, Inc, The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center provides a full range of services for a variety of small businesses that are emerging and growing -- new venture companies, existing small businesses, expanding businesses, new technology companies, and innovators.  The MI-SBTDC is known throughout Michigan for its quality counsel, training and market research capabilities.

Free and low-cost small business workshops are available every month at satellite offices, including the GGDI office in Ithaca.

Free online Small Business Courses (SBA)

MI-SBTDC Region 4 Calendar of Training

MI-SBTDC 2007 Guide to Starting a Small Business (PDF - 473kb)

Call (989) 875-2083 for more information, to enroll in a small business workshop, or to set up an appointment with an MI-SBTDC counselor.

Other Resources

Michigan Economic Development Corporation - Starting a Business