Start a Business

Entrepreneurship is key for economic growth of the City of Detroit, and more importantly, an opportunity for its residents to realize their goals. Listed below are necessary tools to start your business, from planning and development to growth and expansion.

Getting Started

• Before you apply for license checklist
• Business license fees
• Business license forms

Start or Grow Your Business

• ACCESS
• Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC)
• Motor City Match
• Minority Business Development Agency

Small Business and Start-Up Incubators

• Tech Town
• Foodlab Detroit
• Green Garage
• New Economy Initiative

Business Development and Support Institutions

• Minority Business Development Agency Detroit
• Detroit Development Fund
• Detroit Economic Growth Corporation