Economic Development
Business Resources
Interested in locating or expanding your business in the Village of Calumet? Contact Megan Haselden, Village Manager, to discuss resources, funding opportunities, and site selection.
906-337-1713 / [email protected]
- Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) is the private, 501c3 non-profit local economic development organization serving the Houghton, and Keweenaw County Region. KEDA is staffed by an Executive Director as well as a Business Retention Specialist. KEDA is supported by over 250 businesses, local governments, organizations, and individuals. KEDA assists companies that need access to alternative financing including support through the KEDA and Houghton County revolving loan funds.
- Main Street Calumet MSC is a non-profit organization focused on economic development and historic preservation in Calumet. The organization works to cultivate business and individual efforts to create a vibrant historic community. MSC frequently works to match business needs with appropriate agencies and contracts with the Calumet Village DDA for promotional and planning services.
- MTEC SMART ZONE The SmartZone is a nonprofit business and technology incubator funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). They facilitate the creation and development of high-tech local businesses.
- Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce focuses on 3 areas of service: providing information, business referrals and networking opportunities. They host many events throughout the year for networking and business education. Members and non-members are invited to participate!
- Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! UP Michigan Works! provides a variety of services to help businesses with all aspects of recruiting and retaining employees. They are here to review your hiring procedures, employment strategies and exit protocols!
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation MEDC delivers tailored assistance to invest and expand your operations and workforce in Michigan communities. Through collaboration with more than 100 partners, we have tools and resources to support businesses at any stage of growth. No matter your business size, industry, or your community needs, the MEDC’s many programs and local and regional partners have resources to help you. MEDC has funding resources for small to medium-size businesses.
- MEDC Initiate Business Retention Training Series - The Initiate resource portal covers topics such as money, marketing, and management resources by using a variety of learning methods including videos, templates, and guides. To best position our business community to access these tools, the MEDC is partnering with community and economic development organizations, financial institutions, and other small business support organizations to work one on one with businesses at the local level.
- U.S. Small Business Administration, created in 1953, continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
- Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories.
- America’s SBDC represents America’s nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) – the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States and its territories. SBDCs are hosted by leading universities, colleges, state economic development agencies and private partners, and funded in part by the United States Congress through a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. There are nearly 1,000 local centers available to provide no-cost business consulting and low-cost training to new and existing businesses. Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can go to their local SBDCs for FREE face-to-face business consulting and at-cost training on a variety of topics. Learn more about how SBDCs are helping local businesses start, grow and thrive.
- Downtown Development Authority Grant Opportunities - Calumet Village Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is dedicated to improving the vibrancy of Downtown Calumet. Since 2020 the DDA has given out over $40,000 in grants towards transformational renovation projects and to improve the exterior appearance of locally owned small businesses. Building owners and occupants can apply for up to $10,000 in matched funding towards large renovation projects. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and grants are awarded as funding is available. In 2024, the DDA started a small grant program, funding small business owners with up to $2,500 towards projects for their buildings. The small grant program opens in the Spring of each year.
- Match on Main is a reimbursement grant program, provided by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), that serves as a tool to support new or expanding place-based businesses by providing up to $25,000 in funding to support an eligible small business through an application submitted, administered, and managed by the local unit of government, downtown development authority, or other downtown management or community development organization where the business is located.
- 27 Small-Business Grants for Women (Nerd Wallet)
Interested in locating or expanding your business in the Village of Calumet? Contact Megan Haselden, Village Manager, to discuss resources, funding opportunities, and site selection.
906-337-1713 / [email protected]