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Overview

First Path Program

Overview: A nine-week business consulting program offered by Southwest Michigan First in partnership with Plywood People to assist budding entrepreneurs in developing and validating their business ideas.

Focus Areas:

  • Business planning and idea validation

  • Answering foundational business questions ("who, why, and how")

  • Business development and growth strategies

  • Community support and networking

  • Resource identification and connection
  • Geographic Scope: Southwest Michigan region

    What It Provides:

  • Professional business consulting

  • Community of support for entrepreneurs

  • Resource connections

  • Guidance on business development and expansion
  • Eligibility: Individuals with business ideas considering starting a business

    Contact Information:

  • Southwest Michigan First

  • 180 East Water Street Suite 2690

  • Kalamazoo, MI 49007

  • Phone: 269.553.9588
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    startupssmall-businessesworkforce-development

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