Business Resources

For Existing, Relocating and Starting a Business

We are happy to facilitate the best business development opportunities for you,

  • Infrastructure improvements
  • Development for new, existing & relocating businesses
  • Façade improvement programs


We’re proud to connect you to many of the resources below. Just contact us to start a confidential conversation.


Are you interested in opening a new business?

Portland Downtown is here to help!

For starters, check out the quick guide link below.  

Steps to Starting  & operating a small Business

    Getting Ready   /   Business Plan   /   Legal Issues   /   Financial Management   /   Marketing   /   Employment

     Link Here for MI Quick Guide


PORTLAND - Market Summary  /  Market Overview (in depth)  and  2023 Business and Activity Survey with this link


When you have questions, or you’re ready to choose a location, contact our Portland Downtown Managing Director

to get a strong start in opening a business in Portland. 

FREE.  CONFIDENTIAL.  CUSTOMIZED.  Small Business Development, Research and Tools for every stage of business.  Because you can't be an expert at it all.   Michigan Small Business Development Center  provides a full range of services and tools for small businesses in Michigan's 83 counties. The organization has four teams dedicated to provide expert assistance to the individual needs of Michigan's small business. MI-SBDC positively impacts Michigan's economy by strengthening companies, creating new jobs, retaining existing jobs and assisting companies define their path to success.     

REQUEST BUSINESS SERVICES HERE


Local Business Lenders  &  SBA Loans

Our Partners in Business Success and Sustainability:

SCORE – Service Corp of Retired Executives Provides FREE and Confidential Business Consulting. Minimize your risk to any business changes your considering – growth, downsizing, staffing, new product acquisition, - SCORE has the resources and knowledge designed to save you time and money to help you succeed. Think of them as your own executive staff in Human Resource issues, Legal, Operational Challenges, Finance, Marketing and more with one on one assistance.

Check out MI Business One Stop for resources, information and assistance specific to MI businesses.

Michigan Small Business Development Center This network  provides a full range of services and tools for small businesses emerging and growing in Michigan's 83 counties. We have formed our organization into four teams dedicated to provide expert assistance to the individual needs of Michigan's small business. MI-SBDC positively impacts Michigan's economy by strengthening companies, creating new jobs, retaining existing jobs and assisting companies define their path to success.

Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) SBAM focuses the buying power, political power, and shared resources of thousands of small businesses to help you achieve more than you could on your own. SBAM P.O.W.E.R. Suite is a potent resource of products, services, and knowledge. They are a network filled with reliable businesses and best practices, they are your partners in State of MI Government Relations.

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