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.

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/

Consumers Energy

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

https://www.consumersenergy.com/

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/

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