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Starting a Business and Owning a Small Business
Finding a Job and Unemployment Assistance
Seeking Training and Education
Funding Your Education

Starting a Business and Owning a Small Business
State of Michigan
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Online tools and Michigan-specific information source and quick reference to starting a business in Michigan.

Michigan Business Startup
The online business startup wizard, with the forms you need to start a business.

MiTAPS: Michigan Timely Application and Permit Service
A one-stop online tool to apply for state permits and licenses.

Federal
Online Women's Business Center
A federal site with information about financing, networking and local services available to businesswomen.

United States Small Business Administration
Information about starting a business, financing a business and managing a business.

IRS Business Resources
Information about taxes, including an online classroom, for small business owners and the self-employed.

Other
Center for Empowerment and Economic Development
Provides year-round seminars and classes in Southeastern Michigan, offers information about financing and programs to connect women and minorities to business opportunities.

GROW: Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women
Located in Grand Rapids, offering women training about starting a business and connecting women with local resources to get started.

Funding for Business and Economic Development
An in-depth guide to a variety of websites to help you investigate funding for your business.

Grants and Related Resources
A database of government programs, foundations and other funding information provided by the Michigan State University Library.

Small Business Association of Michigan
A membership organization educating, advocating and providing services on behalf of Michigan's small business owners.

Finding a Job and Unemployment Assistance
CareerOneStop: Career Tools
Online tools, including an employability checkup and certifications finder, to help you prepare for and find a job.

Michigan Career Portal
Comprehensive site for finding careers in Michigan and links to services available to help you locate a job.

Michigan Talent Bank
Search for Michigan jobs and create a resume.

America's Job Bank
Search jobs throughout Michigan and the United States.

Michigan Works! Agencies
Government-funded programs providing adults with job training skills and services related to the job search.

Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Programs and services available to help Michiganians with disabilities find work and live more independently.

Job Accommodation Network
A free consulting service to help increase the employability of people with disabilities.

Transitioning from Welfare to Work
Information about programs available to help you find job training and other services as you move to the work force from welfare.

Displaced Homemaker Program
Provides employment and training services to displaced homemakers.

Unemployment Insurance Agency
File claims online and learn more about unemployment insurance.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation
A variety of online services and important information about finding a job, starting a business and working in Michigan.

Seeking Training and Education
Michigan Community Colleges
Links to the websites of all Michigan community colleges.

Michigan Public Universities
Links to websites and contact information for Michigan public universities.

Michigan Private Colleges and Universities
Links to websites and contact information for Michigan private colleges and universities.

General Education Development (GED) Programs
Learn more about getting your GED in Michigan.

Adult Education
Information about services, funding, legislation and contacts regarding adult education.

Michigan Works! Agencies
Government-funded programs providing adults with job training skills and services related to the job search.

Michigan Dept. of Education: Audit Office
Learn about the current issues affecting Michigan education (such as Title IX - Gender Equity Act) and access referrals to
other government units that can assist you.

Funding Your Education
Michigan Financial Aid
Information for students about financial aid, including links to scholarship searches, school searches and explanations of
available funding for Michigan students.

FAFSA
Learn more about and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

FastWeb
Online search tool for scholarships.

Grants for Individuals
Research information and find links about scholarships and grants for individuals.

Contact Us________________________
Michigan Women's Commission
110 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 800
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Phone: 517-373-2884
Fax: 517-335-1649

Email: MDCR-WomensComm@michigan.gov