The South Haven Region Business Hub is the result of caring professionals with successful business careers coming together to foster a new strategy that seeks to capitalize on promising small business formation rates after a decade of stagnation; that seeks to play a role in local economic development strategies designed to foster year around economic growth activity; and to assure the strategy reaches, in particular, the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to provide the tools for them to build wealth.
Mission
Making the South Haven Region a place where entrepreneurs want to start and grow.
Guiding Principles
Combining collective knowledge, connections, and resources of the community, creating initiatives, and partnerships for ALL our local entrepreneurs.
Partners and supporters include the City of South Haven, South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce, Lake Michigan College, Market Van Buren, Van Buren Township, Michigan Manufacturing Alliance, Michigan State University Agriculture Extension, MEDC, Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance, and SBDC Michigan.
Activities and Accomplishments
Workshop Series for Startups/Early Startups 2022
Simple Steps to start Your Business
Small Business Roundtable #1
Business Model Canvas
Attract, Retain & Train Employees
Accounting Basics
Marketing 101
Meet the Funders
Growth Series for Businesses Looking to Scale 2023
Introduction to Growth Series
Your Financials and How to Conduct an In-depth Review
Human Resources and Tax Liabilities
Developing Your Customer Strategy for Your Product Mix
Developing Your Internal Processes for Consistency and Success
Legal Aspects of Running a Business
Community Wide Roundtable Discussions
Launchpad for local small business owners to discuss the wins (and challenges) of owning a small business.
Learn how to overcome obstacles from others
Make an impact with your input
Share and minimize your challenges
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Industry
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Business Consulting and Services
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Company size
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1 employee
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Headquarters
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South Haven
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Type
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Nonprofit
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Founded
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2021