BUSINESSES - ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Tips from the Consumer Task Force of the FCC on choosing broadband. https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/bbusa_broadband_glossary.pdf

Infographic explaining the estimated costs of deploying various types of broadband networks from the NTIA. https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/bbusa_costs_at_glance_networks.pdf

FCC webpage on how to find broadband service. https://www.fcc.gov/connected

MEDC site for starting Tech Companies | https://www.michiganbusiness.org/services/entrepreneurial-opportunity/?gclid=CjwKCAjwyo36BRAXEiwA24CwGVU-K9X_Nwa-tIC1IxY_XGO9Ol3NWI0Nb_wv8USc_kIz7ZwpQrkY4hoCpLAQAvD_BwE

MBIA website with resources to connect, incubators, managers, tenants, clients, entrepreneurs, new ventures and stakeholders. https://www.michiganincubation.org/

Website for MCWT, who seeks to make Michigan the no.1 state for women in IT. https://mcwt.org/

Community Development Block Grant opportunities. https://www.miplace.org/programs/community-development-block-grant/

MPSC resource page for filing a complaint including options to call a complaint in or online submission. https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/0,9535,7-395-93308_93324_93774---,00.html

Website for the Michigan SBDC https://sbdcmichigan.org/

Homepage for MSU Extension and their diverse resources related to Agriculture, communities, and youth. https://www.canr.msu.edu/outreach/

MVCA website with resources and connections for talent, funding, and innovative businesses. https://michiganvca.org/

SBEC Website with many resources for small businesses. https://sbecouncil.org/

Speedtest tool offered by Ookla. https://www.speedtest.net/

The Technology Council of West Michigan exists to grow software-oriented businesses in the Greater Grand Rapids region. https://www.rightplace.org/for-local-business/industry-councils/the-technology-council-of-west-michigan

Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity website for Information Technology resources. https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_95539_64363-299925--,00.html

Infographic on the importance of broadband across sectors from the NTIA. https://www.eda.gov/funding-opportunities/

Infographic on the importance of broadband across sectors from the NTIA. https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/bbusa_why_does_broadband_matter.pdf