Manufacturing Resources & Support
The Small Business Administration’s Made in America Manufacturing Initiative commits to a deeper collaboration and coordination of federal agency resources designed to:
- Increase access to capital
- Improve opportunities for public and private investments in support of manufacturing in America
- Help small businesses export their products on a global scale
The Michigan SBDC is committed to supporting manufacturers in our state in conjunction with the following:
Automation Alley
Automation Alley is a nonprofit technology business association and Digital Transformation Insight Center focused on driving the growth and success of businesses in Michigan and beyond through innovation and automation.
Centrepolis Accelerator
Centrepolis Accelerator is committed to strengthening supply chain resiliency to drive economic growth and innovation in Michigan.
Lean Rocket Lab
Our mission is to remove barriers and drive innovation among startup teams and existing companies by providing an ecosystem full of high-energy entrepreneurs, accelerator programming, advanced educational opportunities, collaborative workspace, helpful business resources, and access to various stages of capital
Michigan Hub for Manufacturers
The MI Hub for Manufacturers is here to help you on your manufacturing business journey! From capital to expert advisors, find what you need to grow, adapt and thrive—all in one place and free to use.
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
Personalized consulting services that enable Michigan manufacturers to work smarter, compete and prosper. We develop more effective business leaders, drive product and process innovation, promote company-wide operational excellence and foster creative strategies for business growth and greater profitability.
MTEC SmartZone
MTEC SmartZone connects you to the organizations, people and tools you need to advance your business idea.
Make Onshoring Great Again Portal
This free tool from SBA helps connect businesses with verified U.S. manufacturers, producers and suppliers. It’s built to support companies that want to onshore operations, strengthen their supply chains, and source the components they need—all proudly Made in the USA.
Meet With a Business Consultant
Our certified small business consultants offer no-cost, one-on-one consulting services for people thinking about starting and growing a business.