Business Development Services

The Oakland County Planning & Economic Development Services (PEDS) has abundant resources to ensure the growth and profitability of your business. And we're committed to supporting existing area businesses and increasing our economic base by attracting new companies. Services we provide include:

Business Assistance & Support:

• Computerized industrial land and site data base
• Office/technical/R&D property lists
• Local community introductions
• Relocation assistance
• Tax and cost comparison
• Permit and regulatory assistance
• Entrepreneurial counseling
• Business information packages
• Business resource referrals

Financial Services

• Fixed asset financing
• Source referrals for debt and equity financing  

Economic Information

• Population and demographic census data
• Special census data manufacturing/retail/service
• Local, regional and national economic statistics

Market Expansion:

• Export development help
• Technology transfer/joint venture referrals
• Expansion incentive assistance

Training:

• Employee recruitment, training and retaining
• Cost offsets for training and skills upgrade

Maps & Aerial Photos

• Base maps/street maps/specialty maps
• Aerial photography/property description composites
• Property description maps