Community & Economic Development

NEMCOG receives grant funding from the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) to assist economically distressed communities in the region.  Funds from EDA are utilized to provide technical assistance in grant writing for community infrastructure projects, census and employment data, local and regional initiatives that wil enhance economic and community development and the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). 

MICRO-LENDING LOAN PROGRAMS

Northern Initiative: Any prospective borrower can apply for loans of under $50,000 through an on-line application at www.niupnorth.org.  A credit decision will be made within 48 hours and when a loan is closed borrowers are eligible to receive technical assistance through Northern Initiative's Business Advancement  Center.

HELPING MICHIGAN MANUFACTURERS

Understanding the Respective & Collaborative Roles of SBTDC & MMTC

Read about the differences in services offered by the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (SMTDC) and the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC). Both serve Michigan's 12,000 manufacturers, but there are important differences. This document will help you choose the more relevant provider.

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