STARTING AND GROWING YOUR BUSINESS
SBDC Small Business Development Center of Michigan
The Michigan Small Business Development Center offers expert assistance at no cost to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a business.
SBDC 
Guide to Starting and Operating a Small Business by SBDC of Michigan
SBA Small Business Association
10 Step Guide to Start Your Business
SBA Small Business Association 
Help with putting together a plan, launching, managing, and growing your business.
SCORE
SCORE’s mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. With the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs since 1964.
Offering webinars, workshops, and mentors.
MEDC Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Business assistance resources, including capital funding and business mentoring.
MICHIGAN WORKS
Michigan Works Association provides services and support to Michigan’s workforce development system. Through the Association, members can access timely, relevant professional development opportunities and ensure high-quality programs for all customers.
STRONG TOWNS
Strong Towns is an international movement dedicated to making communities across the United States and Canada financially strong and resilient.
SMALL BIZ SURVIVAL
This is the rural small business blog. We talk about small town business, with how-to articles, an emphasis on social media marketing, and a weekly chance to share your good news in our Brag Basket.
STAND FOR SMALL
As your business continues to adapt, get tips from leading brands and experts to help you plan ahead from American Express Stand For Small.
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST
Southwest Michigan First is an organization of privately funded economic development advisors who act as the catalyst for economic success in Southwest Michigan. Founded in 1999 on the principle that the most powerful force for change is a well-paying job, the organization works across all industries throughout the seven counties making up the Southwest Michigan Region.
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
Small Business Grants
REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS NAME
Allegan County Clerk: 113 Chestnut Street
Allegan, MI 49010   269-673-0450
FILING FOR FEDERAL TAX ID
Online application for Federal Tax ID / EIN #
NEW BUSINESS REGISTRATION STATE OF MICHIGAN
Register your business with the State of Michigan Treasury Dept
CITY OF PLAINWELL 
Zoning information & permit forms
CITY OF OTSEGO
Zoning information & permit forms
ALLEGAN COUNTY
Business resources & links
RESTAURANT RESOURCES
HOW TO START A RESTAURANT 
Tips and ideas from Entrepreneur Magazine
FOOD SERVICE RESOURCES ALLEGAN COUNTY
Links to resources for restaurants
MDARD FOOD LAW
Guidelines & restrictions for MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT
FOOD AND DAIRY DIVISION
NEW RESTAURANT APPLICATION
Food Service License Application
Allegan County Health Dept