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City of Detroit - BSEED Commercial Certificate of Compliance
A 1-pager on "what to know" about commercial certificates of compliance when owning commercial property in the City of Detroit.
Eligibility:
ALL
Terms:
REGULATORY, PROPERTY, LAWS
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2023 Detroit Community Markets
Map of community farmers and food markets for the 2023 season.
Eligibility:
ALL, FOOD, FARM, GROCERY
Terms:
FOOD, OTHER
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Small Business Association of MI Membership Packages
SBAM's membership packages information sheet for small business owners.
Eligibility:
ALL
Terms:
OPERATIONS
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Michigan Department of Civil Rights Discrimination Poster
MDCR Discrimination in the workplace poster (Arabic)
Eligibility:
ALL
Terms:
ALL, REGULATORY, LAWS, OTHER
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Emergency Action Plans for Retail Food Establishments
Practical guidance for retail grocery and food service establishments to plan and respond to emergencies that create the potential for an imminent health hazard.
Eligibility:
RESTAURANT, FOOD
Terms:
FOOD, REGULATORY
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Detroit at Work
How to access Detroit at Work online request form? Click link for more information
Eligibility:
ALL
Terms:
TALENT
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City of Detroit - BSEED Blight 2 Beauty
A guide on how to transform your buildings from blight to beauty for property owners.
Eligibility:
ALL
Terms:
REGULATORY, PROPERTY, LAWS
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ACCESS Business Development Program
Information on the Business Development PRogram with ACCESS, which offers opportunities to those who may face barriers to traditional services in the business sector.
Eligibility:
ALL
Terms:
OPERATIONS, FUNDING, OTHER
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Michigan Department of Civil Rights Discrimination Poster
MDCR Discrimination in the workplace poster (Spanish)
Eligibility:
All
Terms:
All
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Michigan Department of Civil Rights Discrimination Poster
MDCR Discrimination in the workplace poster (English)
Eligibility:
ALL
Terms:
REGULATORY, OTHER, LAWS
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MSU Funding Sources for Food Related Businesses
A funding directory that includes sources of national and local finance opportunities that may be available to farmers, food producers, distributors, food hubs, and other food-related businesses.
Eligibility:
FOOD, FARM
Terms:
FUNDING, FOOD
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Detroit Small Business Loans
A guide to help you find the right loan
Eligibility:
ALL
Terms:
FUNDING