أسئلة مكررة

Detroit Means Business was identified by the City of Detroit to provide services funded through ARPA. Therefore, the City of Detroit wants to ensure that you do not owe any taxes to them before being identified to provide services paid through ARPA. You must provide the clearance from the City of Detroit Treasury Department, which can be accessed here: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/office-chief-financial-officer/ocfo-divisions/office-treasury/clearances-income-tax-and-accounts-receivable. (https://detroitmi.gov/departments/office-chief-financial-officer/ocfo-divisions/office-treasury/clearances-income-tax-and-accounts-receivable.)

Small Business Digital Technical Assistance Services RFQ is open from February 10, 2026 through March 10, 2026.

In section 3 of the application, 2 to 3 case examples are required to be provided that demonstrate the Proposer's experience and shall include the following information: past experience serving small businesses - with references. Each case example should include a summary of services provided, the total contract value of services delivered, and reference contact information including name, address, telephone number, and email. LinkedIn reviews can be printed off and uploaded as additional supporting documentation, however the case example must outline the required ask.

Currently, the selection committee includes the DMB & DEGC Small Business Services Leadership Team.

In section 3 of the application, 2 to 3 case examples are required to be provided that demonstrate the Proposer's experience and shall include the following information: past experience serving small businesses - with references. Each case example should include a summary of services provided, the total contract value of services delivered, and reference contact information including name, address, telephone number, and email. For those proposers providing legal counseling in which information is privileged, a basic summary of the service provided (Ex: assistace with cease and desist documentation), the cost for all services rendered in order to complete that service (Ex. consultation, paperwork processing, and any court representation, etc.) and the contact information available in public record should be noted.

Someone from the firm needs to be available to meet in person as requested by the small business being serviced.

Motor City Match and Detroit Means Business are two separate entities under the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, therefore, an application as a Business Service Provider to provide business assistance and technical assistance services must be submitted directly.

All parties will be notified of the planned timeline.

Communication regarding approval or denial of participation in the Program will be sent via email to the TA Provider within 45 business days of the Detroit Means Business receipt of a completed application.

A conflict of interest is an employee, elected official or appointed official or officer of the City of Detroit government (the City); the spouse or dependent of an employee or board member of the City, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Economic Development Corporation, Detroit Economic Growth Association, an affiliate with the Detroit Means Business program, or a Detroit Means Business lending partner or juror who applies for the RFQ. All conflicts of interest must be disclosed and upon upon receipt of this disclosure, the DEGA will determine whether a true conflict of interest exists and if the conflict can be mitigated and/or granted an exemption in accordance with DEGA policies and federal regulations.

Find on the formal RFQ document:

Assuming confirmation of completion from the business being serviced has been received, payments should be received in 14 business days.

This initiative is for projects with a defined stop and start. Companies are free to continue to work with each other without the subsidy that this program provides.

Yes.

Find on the formal RFQ document:

We need to be able to substantiate a track record of over 2 years. We will look at each situation on a case-by-case basis to verify the required track record.

For the case study, if you provided virtual services to a business, you can list that in the case study example and make note that the services were virtual. However, please provide a contact name, number and email for the business you provided services to for reference.

All MEDC funding must be allocated by July 31, 2026.