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Employer Services
Financial IncentivesLocal Level:SouthWest Michigan FirstRonald R Kitchens, Executive Director and CEcD State Level:Business and Industrial Development Corporations (BIDCO). These are investment programs designed to fill the "moderate" or "risk/moderate" returns gap between venture capitalists and the banks. BIDCOs obtain their capital from equity investments and by borrowing money. Contact Arcadia BIDCO Corp. (269) 324-4880The Michigan Economic Development
Corporation will assist in locating, expanding, starting or growing
your business in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Career Development has many programs to assist business in retaining and expanding job opportunities in Michigan. They can be contacted at: 201 N. Washington Square Federal Level:SBA 504 Program - This program offers long-term fixed-rate financing for capital assets by helping small to medium sized businesses. Projects are financed through a combination of private lender financing, SBA support, and individual provision of capital and collateral. SBA-504 programs offer loan terms of 10 or 20 years and finances the loans by the sale of federally-guaranteed debentures. Call (269) 392-2389 Holland Area Chamber of Commerce.Labor Market InformationEmployment and Training Administrationhttp://www.doleta.gov Kalamazoo County Chamber
of Commerce "Michigan Works! has opened an office in the Chamber Building to directly assist employers with the Michigan Works! system. The system is designed to help you find qualified employees in this current economy. Please feel free to call David Parkhill at 269-381-3243. Michigan Department
of Career Development - provides up to date labor market information National Center
for Education Statistics Sturgis Chamber of
Commerce Three Rivers Area Chamber
of Commerce The Upjohn Institute
for Employment Research - The Upjohn Institute is an independent, nonprofit
research organization devoted to finding, evaluating and promoting solutions
to employment-related problems. U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Census
Bureau American Fact Finder US Workforce - a
gateway to information on the Workforce Investment Act U.S. Department of Labor
This web site houses a wide range of data and information related to labor
statistics. Specific information of interest within the U.S. Department of Labor web site: Employment Projections
Occupational Outlook
Handbook Find the outlook for any occupation. Occupational
Outlook Quarterly WorkForce A - The National
Association of State Workforce Agencies is the national organization of state
administrators of unemployment insurance, employment and training services,
and labor market information programs in the 50 states, the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Job Applicant Referral ServicesAny of the Michigan Works! Service Centers can help you find the right employee. Call 1-800-285-WORKS (9675)Electronic Job Listings/Employer DatabasesThe following are places you can go to post a job electronically or look for a qualified candidate: Michigan
Works! - homepage of the new ES registration process. Register your resume
or job order, connects with America's Job Bank and America's Talent Bank.
America's Job Bank - America's
Job Bank (AJB) For the employer it provides rapid, national exposure for job
opportunities. America's Job Bank where you can see qualified applicants.
Career City - access
a database of jobs. Career Magazine
- job openings, employers, resume bank, entrepreneur's corner and much more
Career/NET - is a digital
resume program designed to match job seekers looking for permanent employment,
internships and summer jobs with employers searching for qualified candidates
to fill their job openings. CareerPath - on-line access
to the help wanted classified ads from major newspapers. Career Shop IT- one
stop shop for the hottest IT jobs and the latest technology news and information.
Chronicle of Higher Education/Career
Network- job listings in higher education. Hospitality Net
- Internet resource for the Global Hospitality Industry Job Bank USA- database
of jobs that you can search by key word, job title, necessary skills, salary
range, location. You can also post your resume Job
Options Job Web - sponsored by
the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Where graduating college
students and professional hook up with employers. Med Search - health
care employment site. Monster Board - provides
job postings Seasonal Jobs
- jobs in national parks, cruise jobs, camp jobs, resort jobs, ski jobs, ranch
jobs, jobs by state and much more! SmartPros -
SmartPros is the most comprehensive online resource for professionals in
accounting, financial services, human resources, insurance and law. Sports Related Job Listing
and Resume Bank Work Web - Work
Web is a free resource to businesses, job seekers and community service providers.
Work Web has numerous national partners joining the network, including many
Workforce Development boards. Provides job information state by state. WWMT - homepage of local
CBS TV station. Contains some employment classified ads. WWW Employment Office
Small Business InformationMany nonprofit and educational organizations can assist you in reaching your business goals. Most of the services are FREE. The following organizations are ready to answer your questions and assist you. SCORE - Counseling for business start-ups
and existing business, business workshops Economic
Development and Planning - Small business loans are available for
eligible businesses within the City of Kalamazoo that will provide employment
opportunities to low-to-moderate income residents. Kalamazoo County Chamber
of Commerce Stryker Center/Small Business Development
Center (SBDC) at Kalamazoo College - Market/Product research service,
one-on-one counseling/consulting, training seminars and classes, lenders
assistance program provides assistance in obtaining a commercial loan. Sturgis Chamber of
Commerce Three Rivers Area Chamber
of Commerce Women's Business Development Center
- Technical assistance for starting your business or for existing women owned
businesses. The following are links to other small business related sites:Michigan Small Business Development Center
Small Business Administration
On-line Small Business Association
of Michigan Small Business Connection
Magazine Other Sites of InterestDun & Bradstreethttp://www.dnb.com/ Payroll Tax Information
- this site contains extensive data regarding federal and state payroll taxes.
Tax and Accounting Sites
Directory - a guide to internet resources. Tax Information
for Business - IRS website Go to the top of the page
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