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Links for Community Planning and Economic Development
Business Development Resource Links Community & Environmental Development Resource Links Business Resources (back to top) : Automation Alley
Growth and economic development are accelerated through a collaborative culture that focuses on regional and global workforce and business development initiatives. Chambers of Commerce located in Oakland County
Review the different Chambers found in Oakland County addresses, phone numbers and Web sites if available. MMA: 2003 Health Care Purchaser' Survey
One of the Michigan Manufacturers Association's top advocacy issues is controlling health care costs. Review the final results of this recent survey. Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services
Supports the health, safety, economic and cultural well-being of the public through services to, and regulation of, the activities of organizations and individuals. Michigan Department of Treasury
Treasury exists to provide quality financial, tax and administrative services. Michigan Economic Development Corporation
The State of Michigan's one-stop resource for businesses seeking to grow in Michigan. Services include site location assistance, job training grants, help with permits and tax abatements. Michigan Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
A statewide network of offices that services the needs of Michigan's small businesses. National Main Street Center
The National Main Street Center works with communities across the nation to revitalize their historic or traditional commercial areas. Women's Business Enterprise National Council
For women-owned businesses. U.S. Census Bureau
Data compiled from 2000 census relating to population and demographics. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Provides assistance to small businesses through workshops, contracts, financing, counseling and other programs nationwide. Builder Online
The online version of Builder Magazine, a professional resource for the home building market. Community & Environmental Development Links (back to top) : SEMCOG
SEMCOG (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments) is a regional planning partnership, accountable to member local governments in Southeast Michigan. Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)
Drives improvements in environmental quality for the protection of public health and natural resources to benefit current and future generations. Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Responsible for the stewardship of Michigan's natural resources and for the provision of outdoor recreational opportunities. Michigan's Drinking Water (Groundwater Education in Michigan)
Information about drinking water in Michigan and ways to protect it, educational information and relevant issues. Michigan State University Extension Oakland County
County-based staff members, in concert with on-campus faculty members, focus on agriculture and natural resources; children, youth and families; and community and economic development issues. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Governmental Department whose mission is to advance energy technology and promote related innovation in the United States. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Seeks to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment (air, water, land) for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Watershed Management Program
EPA and its partners work together on a watershed basis to protect the nation's water resources.
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