Several business support groups, associations, and resource partners complement the outreach efforts of WMPPA.
Some of these resources are active members and work directly with WMPPA to further its goals and objectives.
- Partners in Action can assist businesses in the following ways:
- Identify community resources to support growth, including networking and funding opportunities.
- Connect entities that have a greater need for a specific business's offerings.
- Guidance through the DBE certification process.
- Enhance introductions to various organizations.
- West Michigan APEX Accelerator can assist businesses who wish to work with government agencies at NO COST in the following ways:
- Certification Support: Assisting businesses in obtaining DBE and SBA certifications for government contracting.
- Training: Educating businesses on government contracting.
- Bid Matching: Connecting businesses with contract opportunities and assisting in procurement.
- Counseling & Market Research: Identifying best markets and offering personalized guidance for public agency work.
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) creates pathways for upward economic mobility through engaging businesses of all sizes, economic and social backgrounds in opportunities for growth in partnership with local and regional public organizations, providing business assistance and resources throughout the state. This includes: Access to resources - Industry connections - Technical assistance
Business support groups, associations, and resource partners may request to be added to the WMPPA Reference Page.
WMPPA reserves the right to add, maintain, or delete references at its sole discretion with or without cause or notice.