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Community Planning>Business Resources & Economic Diversification Business Resources & Economic Diversification
Discover the Blue! Click the image to the left to check out the beautiful shores of the Blue Water Area.
St. Clair County has it all! Fantastic recreational opportunities, fishing, boating, trails, beaches, community festivals, great farms, abundant natural resources, and beautiful downtowns all contribute to the amazing quality of life here in the Blue Water Area. Come visit our beautiful communities and friendly residents! Better yet, stick around. St. Clair County is a great place to start or grow your business. We have everything you need: great infrastructure, a talented work force, and an overall environment for success.
Click on the Michigan Advantage logo to the left to learn more about how Michigan gives you The Upper Hand!
Click here to check out the latest newsletter from the Small Business Information Center - a St. Clair Library/St. Clair Chamber of Commerce cooperative resource project serving the small business communities.
Alternative Energy Resources
Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County Alternative Energy Resources in Michigan Wind Energy Resources in Michigan Advanced Energy Storage Systems/Advanced Battery Resources Solar Energy Resources in Michigan Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) for Michigan SmartZones & Business Accelerators Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association DTE Energy Hydrogen Technology Park Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy In Michigan Michigan Ethanol (E85) Fueling Stations Michigan Natural Gas Public Fueling Stations
Click Here to learn more about Rebuild Michigan Energy Services. Rebuild Michigan Energy Sources is designed to assist public K-12 schools, colleges, universities, local governments and public housing authorities with improving the energy efficiency of their buildings. This program offers technical assistance and attractive financing information for cost effective projects. Eligible public institutions can install the recommended improvements with little or no upfront capital.
Local Business Resources
Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center Blue Water Area Chambers of Commerce Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Statewide Business Resources
MIOSHA - Consultation, Education and Training (CET) Services Workers' Compensation Cost Control Service Buy Michigan Made Products SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Businesses SCORE Women Entrepreneurs Website
MICHIGAN'S RETIRED ENGINEER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RETAP): Retired professionals are available through the Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) to assist businesses and institutions in Michigan with pollution prevention. Each assessor has thirty to forty years of experience with Michigan industries. Businesses of 500 employees or fewer in the state and institutions of any size are eligible. Click here for more information.
Business Capital Search Engine Citizens First Bank
Agribusiness Resources & Links
St. Clair County Agricultural Preservation Board Ag Related Businesses in the Blue Water Region
General Business Resources on the Web The links below will help you conduct research and find the information you need to help you start a new business or enhance an existing business. They have been organized by topic to allow for quicker navigation.
Human Resources
Local Government in St. Clair County Many of the local units of government in St. Clair County can provide you with resources or information about their communities. Resources include Downtown Development Authorities, Entrepreneurial Support Teams, and information on rules and regulations.
Cities, Villages, & Townships Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
This page last updated on 11/12/2009.
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If you or your company are looking to start or grow an alternative energy business, check out the resources below! There are a number of organizations in our community that are ready, willing, and able to help you achieve success in the "green" economy.
Would you like to start or grow a business in St. Clair County? Click below for resources that will help you achieve success! There are numerous organizations in our community that are ready, willing, and able to help you reach your goals.
Check out the links below for resources and assistance available through state governmental agencies and other national business resource organizations. 
There are a number of financial institutions in St. Clair County that may be able to help you with your business finances. There are also a number of state and national organizations that can provide additional resources pertaining to venture capital, loans, grants, and financial decision making.
Agriculture is an important part of St. Clair County's economy. With an abundance of farmland and a growing number of farmers who are developing traditional and niche value-added operations, there is a large potential for successful Ag Entrepreneurs. );){kind=link}
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St. Clair County Metropolitan Planning Commission 200 Grand River, Suite 202 | Port Huron, MI | 48060 | 810.989.6950 | cis@stclaircounty.org |
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