Purpose
Open4BizBC is an online platform designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs in Battle Creek through the process of starting and growing their own businesses. Offering a step-by-step approach, Open4BizBC provides essential resources, advice, and local support to help turn your business ideas into reality. Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand, Open4BizBC is your go-to hub for navigating the entrepreneurial journey.
Resources
Organizations listed as resources provide tools, information, guidance, and expertise to support entrepreneurs at various stages of their business journey. These may include government agencies, nonprofits, and professional associations offering funding opportunities, training programs, legal advice, or industry-specific insights.
Sponsors
Sponsors are organizations or businesses that financially support the Open4BizBC platform or its initiatives. Their contributions help fund the development and maintenance of the website, community outreach efforts, and entrepreneurial programs, ensuring the continued availability of services for local businesses.
Collaborators
Collaborators are organizations actively working alongside Open4BizBC to provide hands-on support for entrepreneurs. These partners may co-develop programs, host workshops, share expertise, or create networking opportunities to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Battle Creek.
Stakeholders
City of Battle Creek Small Business Development Office
Sponsor, Resource
The Small Business Development Office at the City of Battle Creek works with the community to attract, launch, and grow small businesses across Battle Creek.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Sponsor
For over 90 years, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation has championed vision, humility, and belief in people. Today, we support community-led efforts to help children and families thrive with access to quality health care, food, education, jobs, and equity.
Grand Valley State University OMNI
Collaborator, Resource
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in Battle Creek and Southwest Michigan provides educational opportunities for working adults to advance their careers through fast and flexible learning.
Northern Initiatives
Collaborator, Resource
Northern Initiatives provides loans and business services to Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners who add jobs and help their communities thrive.
Sprout BC
Collaborator, Resource
Sprout BC provides access to high-quality, locally produced food goods for all community residents and helps provide local farmers and producers a market for their goods.
