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Everything you need to launch and grow your business in West Michigan

PLEASE NOTE: The GROW offices have re-opened in a hybrid model. To ensure the safety of clients and staff, clients may be allowed in the offices in particular instances. Please consult with GROW staff about this prior to arrival.

We will continuously update these pages with the latest information and resources as they become available.

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Get Funded

Our business development officers walk alongside you as you prepare to take on a loan to start or grow your business. Our loans are designed to meet your unique circumstances and get your business on the road to success.

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Gain Skills

Our business training combines the latest in technical assistance programming with timely webinars to help you build a strong foundation of business basics while equipping you to meet challenges as they come.

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Grow Your Business

GROW offers opportunities for established business owners to share expertise with one another. We also offer unique peer-to-peer networking opportunities.

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From Our Clients

CMS Consulting, Consuelo Maxim-Sparrow

Consuelo Maxim-Sparrow, owner of CMS Consulting

"I thought my business was done. It was so nice to talk to an actual human that cared. They were friendly, helpful and quick when I needed it. Without GROW, I wouldn't have survived."

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Robert Gillum, owner of Bobby's Fusion Grill

"GROW offered my help every step of the way. It's such a great place to learn. I committed, I didn't quit and I did what they told me. I opened two businesses in about a year."

Pampered Auto, Web

Vanessa Davis, co-owner of Pampered Auto

"We are so grateful to GROW for the funding and support. They helped us to pivot and think outside of the box. GROW gave me hope."

OUR MISSION

To create a more empowered and equitable West Michigan through opportunities for small business ownership.

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Register For Our Upcoming Trainings

Business $ense Boot Camp with Comerica Bank Part I

Have you ever asked yourself, “how important is my credit history?” If so, plan to attend this session to learn just that and much more! *THIS CLASS WAS PREVIOUSLY OFFERED ON JUNE 30, 2020 & IS BEING OFFERED AGAIN DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND* Please note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will…

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VIRTUAL Intro to GROW 9/22 at 2:00 pm

Starting or growing your business? Learn all about what GROW has to offer! PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT OUT AT 11:00 AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (Tuesday 9/22) Intro to GROW is an orientation to the resources that GROW has available to entrepreneurs at…

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Read Our Latest Blog Posts

Q&A: Tara Jones- Williamson on Financial Success for Solopreneurs

Q&A: Tara Jones- Williamson on Financial Success for Solopreneurs Tara Jones-Williamson is the feminine Financial Success Coach and Lifestyle Designer behind Your…

What You Need to Know to Start a Food Business

What You Need to Know to Start a Food Business Are you dreaming of starting a food truck? Do your friends tell…

Q&A: Attorney Brent Greers on Legal Rules Every New Business Needs to Understand

Q&A: Attorney Brent Greers on Legal Rules Every New Business Needs to Understand What steps can someone take to determine what kind…

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