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"The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is the only federal agency solely dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises."

"SBA is committed to supporting the development and growth of minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs from underserved communities.."

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SBA helps women entrepreneurs launch new businesses and compete in the marketplace. Connect with the training and funding opportunities

Devoted exclusively to promoting veteran entrepreneurship, the OVBD facilitates the use of all U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) programs by veterans, service-disabled veterans, reservists, active-duty service members, transitioning service members, and their dependents or survivors.

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"SBA's Network for LGBTQ+ Businesses aims to bring focus on economic empowerment in the LGBTQ+ business community by providing access to the U.S. Small Business Administration's programs and services."

"The Department's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program is designed to remedy ongoing discrimination and the continuing effects of past discrimination in federally-assisted highway, transit, airport, and highway safety financial assistance transportation contracting markets nationwide. "

"Our mission is to fuel economic growth globally by identifying, certifying, and facilitating the development of women-owned businesses."

"The Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to provide access and value to a network of diverse small business members and corporate partners by creating a business-friendly climate, activating the region with development opportunities for growth, and increasing the number of LGBT certified businesses throughout the state."

The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the exclusive third-party organization for the certification of LGBT Business Enterprises

Offers Certification for National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) requires a business to be at least 51% owned, operated on a daily basis, and controlled by racial or ethnic minorities who are U.S. Citizens."

JAN provides individualized technical assistance, consulting, and mentoring services to individuals with disabilities, family members, and service providers

"The National Black Chamber of Commerce® is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the United States and via interaction with the Black Diaspora."

The Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce acquired the historic National Business League in 2017. In a recent initiative, Comerica Bank committed $1 million over four years to the National Business League as part of a partnership that will launch the Black Capital Access Program to assist Black-owned small businesses across the country.

Headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, the APACC is a not-for-profit membership association dedicated to the economic advancement of Asian Pacific American (APA) businesses and professionals.

A nonprofit organization that provides small business loans to Women-Owned Businesses, Minority-Owned Businesses, Veteran-Owned Businesses, People with Disabilities, among others.

CEED Lending is an initiative of the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council. They provide small business loans to start-up and existing enterprises owned by men and women; loans are available in nine counties within Southeast Michigan, including Washtenaw County.

MicroLoan applicants must submit an application form, demographics information, personal financial statements, business plan with projections, and other supporting documents to be considered for financing.

"Huntington is well-versed in the unique challenges faced by woman-, veteran-, and racially and ethnically diverse-owned businesses. So, if you're a business owner looking to start or hoping to improve your business, we’re offering a complete business package to help.."

"We offer several types of loans to help further the economic development goals of your community. Our goal is to ensure that all small businesses have equal access to capital."

Awarded once per month, The Amber Grant gives $4,000 in funding to a female entrepreneur...WomensNet funds several women business grants throughout the year — $450,000 worth

The Entrepreneurial Growth Program is an idea activator and small business incubator in Dearborn, MI focused on providing services and support to entrepreneurs and small businesses in underserved neighborhoods and communities in Detroit and the surrounding suburbs.

The primary objective of the Fund is to provide loan capital and technical assistance for Detroit neighborhood-based entrepreneurs and small businesses who have been historically excluded from traditional capital sources and business development opportunities.

ProsperUS Detroit is a place-based economic development initiative that builds and sustains neighborhood entrepreneurs and small businesses.

The Michigan Good Food Fund is a statewide loan fund that supports good food entrepreneurs working to increase access to healthy food and spark economic opportunity in places that need it most.

Invest Detroit was created to bring partnerships and philanthropic resources together to support real estate and business projects that struggle to find traditional financing.

Ann Arbor SPARK and the Washtenaw Office of Community and Economic Development have created robust incentive options for businesses in Eastern Washtenaw County. These programs include the Innovate Ypsi incentive program, the Eastside Microloan, and the Washtenaw County Gap Manufacturing Fund.

Motor City Match connects new and expanding businesses with business services and space to grow, providing them with the funding and tools to fuel the city’s entrepreneurial revolution.

Black Founders is creating an ecosystem that stimulates tech entrepreneurship and fosters economic growth. We develop global programs that equip entrepreneurs, inspire innovation, and allow us to share resources.