Our Collaboration Partners

This region is full of great resources specific to economic development. At times it can be a challenge to navigate around all of the possible opportunities. CMURC is working in close partnership with these regional organizations to streamline processes so all that you can focus on what matters…your business and your success.

ACCELERATE MICHIGAN

The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition is an international business competition designed to bring together later stage entrepreneurial companies with local, national and international investors. It showcases the best and brightest new business concepts to investment capital to help foster their growth within Michigan. Targeting entrepreneurs with mid-to-late seed-entrepreneurial businesses — the competition has an immediate and positive impact on Michigan’s economy.

acceleratemichigan.org

BIOTECHNOLOGY BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

BBC was formed as Biotechnology Business Consultants in 1990 to assist early-stage life science companies with technology commercialization strategy and implementation. Since then, the company has evolved and grown, now training and consulting with technology entrepreneurs and companies in a wide range of industries throughout the U.S.

bbcetc.com

DOWNTOWN MT. PLEASANT

Downtown Mt. Pleasant boasts over 135 businesses that include remarkable specialty shops, art galleries, excellent and eclectic dining establishments, bars and bistros. You'll find "big city" amenities with small-town service and charm.

downtownmp.com

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Established in 1892, CMU is one of the nation's 100 largest public universities and offers more than 200 academic programs at the undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral levels. They include nationally recognized programs in entrepreneurship, journalism, music, audiology, teacher education, psychology and physician assistant.

cmich.edu

GREAT LAKES BAY REGION

The Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance is an unprecedented collaboration of Midland, Bay, Isabella and Saginaw counties. The purpose is to build stronger, more vibrant communities. The goal? To attract investors, business and industry, and skilled workers and visitors.

greatlakesbay.com/

MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership serving as the state's marketing arm and lead agency for business, talent and jobs, tourism, film and digital incentives, arts and cultural grants, and overall economic growth. MEDC offers a number of business assistance services and capital programs for business attraction and acceleration, economic gardening, entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, talent enhancement and urban and community development. MEDC, founded in 1999,
also developed and manages the state's popular Pure Michigan brand.

michiganadvantage.org

MICHIGAN SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

The Michigan Small Business Development Center(MI-SBDC) enhances Michigan's economic well-being by providing counseling, training, research and advocacy for new ventures, existing small businesses and innovative technology companies. With offices statewide, the MI-SBDC positively impacts the economy by strengthening existing companies, creating new jobs, retaining existing jobs, and assisting companies in defining their path to success.

misbtdc.org

MIDDLE MICHIGAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Middle Michigan Development Corporation (MMDC) is the private, non-profit economic development organization responsible for the industrial and technological development of both Clare and Isabella Counties in the Middle Michigan Region. A Board of Directors, representing a strong broad-based community commitment to sound economic growth, is the governing body.

mmdc.org

MOUNT PLEASANT MICHIGAN WOW!

The Mount Pleasant Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is a destination marketing organization for Mt. Pleasant and Isabella County, Michigan.

mtpleasantwow.com

MT. PLEASANT AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

The MPACF is a tax-exempt public charity that enables people and businesses the opportunity to establish their own charitable fund or contribute to an existing fund. Contributions to these funds are permanently endowed, which means these gifts will never be spent. Each year the earnings from investments are used to award grants that will benefit charitable programs and organizations that address the needs of Isabella County residents.

mpacf.org

MT PLEASANT AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

Michigan Works! Association builds and maintains strong relationships with legislators and advocates on behalf of the Michigan Works! System. Through the Association, members can access timely, relevant professional development opportunities to ensure high-quality programs and service delivery to all customers. The Association also convenes meetings as a way for members to network and share best practices, and coordinates events to promote the Michigan Works! System.

michiganworks.org

BAY FUTURE INC

Bay Future, Inc. is dedicated to facilitating economic development strategies that promote and secure opportunities for business retention, growth, and the attraction of new industries that create quality jobs for community residents.

http://www.bayfuture.com/

SAGINAW FUTURE INC.

Saginaw Future is in the business of generating new investment and job growth in Saginaw County, MI, US. Established in 1992, SFI is a private, nonprofit alliance of local businesses, the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce, the County and City of Saginaw, 15 local municipalities, labor organizations and local foundations.

https://saginawfuture.com

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF GREATER MICHIGAN CHAPTER

Membership-driven association that continuously strives to be the leading voice promoting free enterprise within the construction industry.

http://www.abcgmc.org/

Chemical Financial Corporation

On August 1, 2019, Chemical Bank and TCF Bank merged into one company. Chemical Bank is now a division of TCF National Bank. The combination of Legacy TCF and Chemical created a premier Midwest bank, with the scale to deliver best-in-class products and services, banking experiences that help customers achieve their financial goals and the ability to invest in leading-edge digital banking solutions that make banking more convenient. Our customers benefit from the bank’s strong community banking and wealth management capabilities, large deposit franchise and expertise in wholesale lending on a national basis.

TCF Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: TCF) is a financial holding company with $47.1 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2019 and a top 10 deposit market share in the Midwest. A premier Midwest bank headquartered in Detroit, TCF is the largest bank based in Michigan offering consumer and commercial banking, trust and wealth management, and specialty leasing and lending products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients. TCF has more than 500 branches primarily located in Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota with additional locations in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. TCF also conducts business across all 50 states and Canada through its specialty lending and leasing businesses.

https://www.chemicalbank.com/

Consumers Energy

Providing quality power and energy services across the state of Michigan.

https://www.consumersenergy.com/

Double Tree by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City – Riverfront, regarded as one of the finer hotels in Bay City, MI. Located in the heart of downtown Bay City on the banks of the Saginaw River, the comfortable and stylish hotel offers proximity to many specialty shops, antique stores, restaurants and pubs. Discover top tourist attractions with ease, and feel valued and cared for from the moment you arrive at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City – Riverfront. Indulge in a delicious chocolate chip cookie, straight from the oven, and make yourself at home in a comfortable guest room.

https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/michigan/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-bay-city-riverfront-MBSBCDT/index.html

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT INVESTMENTS, INC

Bringing energy, diversity, and personality back to the heart of downtown in the form of fine dining through its restaurants, Old City Hall, American Kitchen and Tavern 101.

http://www.drimichigan.com

Escon Group

Provides fiber optics, communications, security, generators, and electrical services to residential, commercial and industrial customers.

http://www.escon.us

Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance

Encourage, support and celebrate regional collaboration and initiatives that will improve the economic vitality and quality of life in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

http://greatlakesbay.com/

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers

Provider of excellent health care to individuals and communities, especially those who are underserved, uninsured, or underinsured.

http://www.greatlakesbayhealthcenters.org/about/

HIGHER IMAGE SIGNS & WRAPS, LLC

One stop shop for quality, outdoor signs and vehicle wraps.

https://www.higherimage.net/

Isabella Bank

A bank that focuses on building relationships and strengthening communities in Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, and Saginaw Counties.

http://www.isabellabank.com