Business Support Network Programs

The Business Support Network is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey — whether you’re launching, scaling, or growing your business.

Through NEI’s grantees, you’ll gain access to a wide range of programs and services, many of which are free and accessible.

The organizations in our network specialize in areas like business strategy, human resources, capital deployment, legal support, operations, technology, finance, marketing, development, and more.

View each organization’s programs below and visit their websites to learn more.

ACCESS

Programs

Ignite/Explore
1:1 Coaching
BD Program (Business Development)
Networking
Micro Loan
Capital Ready Program

Accounting Aid Society

Programs

Initial Consultation
Tax Preparation
Sales Tax Support
One-on-One
Excellence Series
THRIVE

Arab American Women’s Business Council

Programs

NEI Resource Connection Project
Mentorship
Workforce Development
Scholarships
Small Business Development
Workshops – IG Live

This organization assists with finance, legal, marketing, operations & technology, general strategy, human resources, connecting, and development.

BasBlue

Programs

Zero-to-One Entrepreneurial Fellowship
Founders + Fund(Her)s

Black Leaders Detroit

Programs

No-Interest Loan Program

This organization assists with capital deployment.

Build Institute

Programs

Entrepreneurial Education (classes, workshops)
BUILD Community Conversations/Roundtables
BUILD Alumni Externship
BUILD Bench (1:1 coaching)
Capital (Detroit Soup, KIVA, BUILD Alumni Fund) Grants and Loans
Co-Working, Meeting and Event Space

This organization assists with finance, legal, marketing, operations & technology, general strategy, human resources, development, connecting, and capital deployment.

Central Detroit Christian CDC

Programs

Business planning classes
Small Group Financial Management
Resource Fairs
1:1 Coaching
Referrals
Managing space

This organization assists with finance, legal, general strategy, human resources, connecting, and capital deployment.

Centrepolis Accelerator – Lawrence Technological University

Programs

Micro Makers Evolution Lab
Intake Referrals
Design for Manufacturability
Tech Thursdays

Design Core Detroit

Programs

Detroit Design Network
Business Education Programming
Drinks X Design
Detroit Month of Design
Detroit City of Design
City of Design Challenges
Mobility (GEM Partner)

This organization assists with finance, legal, marketing, general strategy, and connecting.

Detroit Economic Growth Corporation

Programs

BuyDetroit Virtual Shopping Network
BuyDetroit Procurement Portal
Marketplace Live 2
Passport To Procurement 2
Program Extension to Highland Park and Hamtramck
Procurement Workshops

Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation

Programs

Fantazma Market & Cafe
Side Hustle to CEO
1:1 Coaching
Community Outreach

This organization assists with finance, legal, marketing, operations & technology, general strategy, human resources, and connecting.

Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Programs

Queer Equity Impact Fund
Queer Impact Fund Cohort
COLOURS Gala Business Pitch Competition
COLOURS Spring Summit Procurement Readiness On-Demand
COLOURS Fall Summit: Back to Basics Event

This organization assists with finance, legal, marketing, general strategy, connecting, and capital deployment.

E. Warren Development Corp.

Programs

E. Warren is a Vibe: The E. Warren Story
Clean & Green: Corridor Maintenance Program
Developer Assistance Program (DAP)
E. Warren Incubation & Technical Assistance
Thriving Communities
Streetscape Assistance

Eastern Market

Programs

Detroit Kitchen Connect Classes
DKC Users
Accelerator Tenants

This organization assists with finance, legal, operations & technology, general strategy, connecting, human resources, development, and capital deployment.