Starting a Business in Alpena

“How do I start a business in Alpena?” – Helpful tips and information:

1. Contact our Small Business Development Director Tammy Kline at tkline@alpenachamber.com. Her focus is on small business help and development along with recruitment in our area.

2. Visit www.michigan.gov/business – Michigan’s business climate is stronger than ever. Nearly two-thirds of Michigan businesses surveyed describe the state as having a positive business climate and would recommend Michigan as a place to start a business. Michigan is recognized as a Top 10 Pro-Business State and a Top 10 state for major new and expanded corporate facilities.

3. The Michigan Small Business Development Center provides a full range of services to growing businesses that includes not only strategic needs assessment (SNA) and market analysis but also ongoing strategy development, financial analysis and access to capital. Contact Michigan SBDC Business Consultant Carl Bourdelais at Carl.Bourdelais@outlook.com or 989.619.1348 .

4. Visit County of Alpena offices at 720 West Chisholm Street to file your DBA and get other important information. Contact them at 989.354.9500.