The Business Assistance Centers for Oakland and Macomb counties are opening this week.
The Wayne State University-sponsored centers will be located on Wayne State's central campus in Midtown Detroit, its Oakland County campus, and the Macomb County Building in downtown Mt. Clemens. They will be staffed by Wayne State MBA students and staff. The idea is to let these students apply their business knowledge to companies looking to grow or get started, free of charge.
"The crux of this is to bring in as many available resources as possible and make them as accessible as possible," says Maria Zardis, spokeswoman with Macomb County Dept of Planning & Economic Development.
The consultations will cover a number of different areas in business, including business plan development, personnel issues, marketing, and general consulting. The service will also allow students to get some real-world experience and a foot in the door or two for possible jobs.
The centers are open to all businesses looking for help. For information, call (313) 577-1932.
Source: Maria Zardis, spokeswoman with Macomb County Dept of Planning & Economic Development
Writer: Jon Zemke
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