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.
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.
Design 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.
Endeavor Detroit
Programs
- Core Offerings
- Early Support Services (National Selection Program / formally ScaleUp)
- Events
This organization assists with general strategy and connecting.
Fair Food Network
Programs
- 1:1 Technical Assistance
- Cohort Technical Assistance: Food Business Trainings
- MI Good Food Fund Capital Lending
- MI Good Food Fund Grants (Seed Awards, Technical Assistance)
- MI Good Food Fund Technical Assistance + Capital Pipeline
This organization assists with finance.
Global Detroit
Programs
- 1:1 Connection and Engagement
- Deep Dive Referral for Financial Capital
- Deep Dive Referral for Technical Assistance
This organization assists with legal, general strategy, and connecting.
Grace in Action Collectives
Programs
- Southwest Detroit Cooperative Network Development
- Brightly Cleaning Co-op Incubation
This organization assists with finance, legal, marketing, operations & technology, general strategy, human resources, and connecting.
Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation
Programs
- Grand River WorkPlace
- Northwest Detroit Farmers’ Market
- Small Business Saturday
- Grandmont Rosedale Block Party
- 1-on-1 Business Support
- Corridor Canvassing
- Mixed-Use Development Planning
- Commercial Building Investment, Management, and Maintenance
Great Lakes Women’s Business Council
Programs
- CEED Lending
- WBE Certification
- WBC Advising
- WBC Training
- MentorWE Program
- Business Growth Program
Jefferson East, Inc.
Programs
- Small Business Support
- Community Tech Workers
- Digital Divide Cohort
- Jefferson Chalmers Shop Small
- Business Canvassing
- Resource Fairs
- Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
- BIZ Organizing
- Clean Jefferson
- Safe Jefferson
- Laptop Distribution
Live6 Alliance
Programs
- SPACE (pop-ups and retail at 7434 W. McNichols
- EDUCATION
- PLACEMAKING through corridor events and initiatives
- CLEAN AND SAFE
- DISTRICT (Identity/Branding/Marketing)
- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Michigan Black Business Alliance
Programs
- Capital Connect
- Biz Wiz
- Walk-In Wednesday
This organization assists with finance, legal, marketing, operations & technology, general strategy, human resources, development, and connecting.
Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Programs
- Starting Your Business Basics
- Technical Assistance Training
- Entrepreneurial Skills Training
- Access to Capital Workshops
- Networking Engagements
Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC)
Programs
- Workshops
- 1:1s
This organization assists with finance, legal, marketing, general strategy, and connecting.
Michigan Women Forward
Programs
- WomanUp & Pitch
- 1:1 Loan Technical Assistance
- Building the Digital Divide
- General Technical Assistance Workshops
- Early Childhood Education Program
- Microloan Program
Osborn Neighborhood Alliance
Programs
- Cohort Training
- Cohort Supplementary Support
- Topical General/Association Monthly Meet-up
- OBA Community Business Pop-up Activations
ProsperUs Detroit
Programs
- Business 101
- Entrepreneur Training Program
- Financial Coaching
- Business Services
- Business Coaching
- Contractor Programming (Pilot)
- Food Programming
- Microlending
Southwest Detroit Business Association
Programs
- Small Business Advocacy Center
- Mexicantown Mainstreet
- Business Improvement District
- Façade Improvement Program
- Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest (COMPÁS)
- Whippet Wipeout Campaign
- Patton Park Community Outreach – Green Stormwater Infrastructure
- Second Floor Residential Grant Program
- La Joya Gardens Development Project
- LISC Southwest Detroit Industrial Project
TechTown Detroit
Programs
- 313 Strong
- Retail Boot Camp
- Pop-up Incubation
- Training Series
- TechTown Strategy Sessions
- Ask an Expert
Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project – University of Michigan
Programs
- Semester Course Matching with Students
- Accounting Workshops & 1:1 Coaching
- 1:1 Consulting & Referrals
- Video and Toolkit Creation
- Holiday Market Hosting
- Internship (Pending Faculty Funding)
Zaman International
Programs
- BOOST Entrepreneurship Program Phase 1
- BOOST Entrepreneurship Program Phase 2
- BOOST Entrepreneurship Program Graduate Business Support
This organization assists with finance, legal, marketing, operations & technology, general strategy, development, and connecting.