Who We Are
We're here to help you succeed.
The Michigan Small Business Development Center provides no-cost consulting, education and market research to help small businesses start, grow, transition and innovate.
Michigan SBDC
The Michigan SBDC enhances Michigan's economic wellbeing by providing consulting, training and market research for new ventures, existing small businesses and advanced technology companies.
With ten offices across the state, we provide entrepreneurs and business owners with convenient access to free consulting and training throughout Michigan.
Leadership
Our Leadership Team
Our team is united by a common theme: love for Michigan small businesses. Meet the leaders committed to making a difference for businesses like yours.
Our Network
Our Partners
All of this small business support—for free? Yes, you read that right.
Thanks to federal and state funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and our local hosts, we're able to offer high-quality consulting and resources to you at no cost.
There's no need to travel—Michigan SBDC consultants are located throughout the state. Our strategic partnerships allow us to provide local solutions to your small business no matter where you are in the mitten.
Our 2025 Impact
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Governance & Leadership
Advisory Board
Our advisory board understands Michigan's economy and works hard every day to spur it toward success. We collaborate with representatives from local chambers of commerce, educational institutions, professional associations and economic development organizations.
- Erica Armstrong, MD, IFMCP — Founder / CEO, Root Functional Medicine
- Jim Baker — Associate Vice President for Research Administration, Michigan Technological University
- Tim Busse — President & CEO, Envision Health
- Carolyn Cassin — President & CEO, Michigan Women Forward
- J.D. Collins, CEO — Executive Director, Michigan SBDC
- Christian Conner — Strategy & Leadership Consultant, TA Advisors
- Matt Gillette — Founder / CEO, Saddleback BBQ
- Jody Hayden — Owner, Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
- Laketa Henderson — Michigan District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Lee Hotchkiss — Small Business Group Manager, Comerica Bank
- Marcus Jackson — VP, Community & Economic Development II, Fifth Third Bank
- Christy Malone — Founder / President, Smart Bottoms, Inc.
- Shaeeka M. Gelbourn — Upton Law, PLLC
- Kati Mora — President and CEO, Middle Michigan Development Corporation
- Tricia Phelps, CEO — Taste the Local Difference
- Alan Piette — Technology Team Manager, Michigan SBDC
- Tawnya Rose — Community Development Manager, Fifth Third Bank
- Joe Sobieski — President / CEO, Battle Creek Unlimited
- Gretchen Swanson — Director of Talent, 20Fathoms
- Wendy Thomas — Regional Director, Southeast Region, Michigan SBDC
- Robert Wilkie — Founder & Owner, RJs Metropolitan Ice Cream Co.
- Renee Williams — Vice President, Community Development, Huntington Bank
We're Here to Help
Small Business Help. Big Possibilities.
Get the expert support, resources and guidance you need to move your business forward.