Small Business Resources

The Detroit Region is known around the world for entrepreneurship and innovation – making it a great place to do business. As one of the largest chambers of commerce in the nation, the Detroit Regional Chamber is uniquely positioned to offer the knowledge, resources, and network to support small businesses throughout Southeast Michigan.

With nearly 25% of the Chamber membership made of businesses featuring 25 or less employees, the Chamber leverages the network of connections throughout Southeast Michigan’s business community. This helps members grow their businesses through opportunities such as networking and advocacy programs, events, and resources.

The Chamber collaborates with companies and organizations of all sizes to build a strong, diverse community for small businesses, their employees, customers, and other community members to thrive. Chamber programs in workforce preparedness, education and economic development ensure businesses have the support and resources to succeed now and in the future.

The Detroit Regional Chamber offers a vast portfolio of member benefits in the form of products, discounts and services that might otherwise be out of reach. Through strategic partnerships, the Chamber maximizes buying power and resources through an affiliate program that extends products and services to local chambers of commerce and diversity organizations across the country. A Chamber membership enables small business owners to tap into these benefits for employees and business alike.

The Chamber has compiled a list of organizations that play a crucial role in supporting small businesses and startups in the Detroit Region by offering a range of resources and services most often in the form of funding/grants along with education and training. The goal of these organizations is to help entrepreneurs navigate that range from business plan ideation and the opening stages of their ventures. While some organizations are open to the public, some organizations have criteria in place to support diverse-owned businesses. Explore the small business funding options available here.