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Helping small businesses.  It's what we do!

The Small Business & Technology Development Center, affiliated with Lansing Community College, provides no-cost counseling, low or no-cost training and market research assistance for entrepreneur startups, existing or expanding businesses and innovative technology ventures in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. 

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Having an Identity Crisis? – Register Now! 

Branding Toolkit for the Small Business Owner
Wednesday, May 15th
9:30am – Noon

For any small business to stand out from the competition, it's essential to develop a strong, identifiable brand. This workshop will teach you what branding is and why it is so important for the success of your business. We'll give you the necessary tools for defining your company's brand personality, image, key message, taglines and more. You'll come away with a strong framework for constructing your company's own comprehensive brand.  Free
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Small Business & Technology Development Center
309 N. Washington Square, Suite 115
Lansing, MI  48933
Phone:  517.483.1921
Email:  sbtdc@lcc.edu

 

Training
Low or no-cost training and networking events on a wide range of topics including: Starting a Business, Writing a Business Plan, Marketing Your Business, Business Legal Issues, Business Research, Business Taxes, How to Get a Loan and many more.
Click here for the 2013 training calendar:  SBTDC Capitol Region Training Calendar

Consulting
No-cost, one-on-one counseling on any aspect of operating, growing or launching a business including: developing growth strategies, preparing a business plan for financing, determining cash flow issues, defining & quantifying marketing initiatives, developing sales & marketing strategies and specialized counseling available for growth companies & manufacturers.

Research
SBTDC clients have access to research resources through Grand Valley State University's research department. A service provided through the MI-SBTDC Capitol Region office.

Annual Achievements: In 2012, the Capitol Region counselors assisted 442 clients with their small business endeavors and are ready to help you. Our 62 cutting edge seminars were attended by over 868 entrepreneurs and our business counselors assisted small business owners to create 130 new jobs. The Capitol Region Team helped 33 new business start-ups and helped secure over 13 million in commercial loans and other capital.

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