Programs

Business Forward

Business Forward is Oakland County’s new initiative to provide resources and services to small businesses in cooperation with community-based organizations and embed business consultants communities so companies can thrive and grow.

Business Finance Corporation (BFC)

Oakland County administers loan programs tailored to the needs of expanding companies, organizations and entrepreneurs. The BFC administers the SBA 504 Loan Program which provides long-term, low-rate, fixed-asset financing for health, expanding companies in Michigan.

Economic Development Corporation (EDC)

Oakland County administers loan programs tailored to the needs of expanding companies, organizations and entrepreneurs. The EDC issues tax-exempt bonds for fixed assets for qualified manufacturing businesses and non-profit 501 (c)(3) organizations.

Defense & Aerospace Conference

Those interested in selling to the Federal government, as well as sub and prime contractors interested in growing their manufacturing and engineering capabilities through federal contracting to strengthen their company objectives to amplify the defense ecosystem here in Oakland County, and beyond.

Emerging Growth & Innovations

Oakland County is an innovation powerhouse that is home to industry leaders in the automotive, aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, and digital technology industries. Centrally located in Southeast Michigan, Oakland County is where innovation thrives due to its robust R&D hubs, world-class engineering talent, investment, and regional collaboration.

Federal Contracting

Have you been interested in selling to the federal government and diversifying your customer base? Do you have a product and/or service that the government buys? Oakland County’s Diversification Through Federal Contracting (DTFC) is here to help provide your business with the resources to win federal contracts.

Through partnerships and resources, this initiative will help Oakland County-based companies diversify their customer portfolio and become more economically resilient through the successful pursuit of federal contracts and grants.

Main Street Oakland County

Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) is our unique economic development program with a historic preservation philosophy and an emphasis on "sense of place." We help local governments develop their downtowns as vibrant, successful districts that serve as the heart of their communities.

Manufacturing Day

Manufacturing Day in Oakland County is a celebration of modern manufacturing, where companies across the country open their doors to students, teachers and counselors to highlight the technologies and careers in the new world of advanced manufacturing.

Mapping Services

We provide residents, businesses and municipalities with custom GIS mapping and parcel data including:

Mapping

Tax Parcel Maps
Elevation Maps
Floodplain Maps
Business Marketing Maps
Oakland County Permit Maps

Data

Parcel/Owner information Data
Tax Information Data
Assessing Information Data

MiCareerQuest Southeast

An innovative, hands-on career exploration experience for high school students, teachers and counselors to learn about today's hottest jobs from working professionals.

MI Trade School

An online job portal that lists job opportunities in the skilled trades and the type of training needed to obtain the job.

NoHaz

The North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium (NoHaz) provides residents with a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible way to dispose of household hazardous waste.

Oakland County Executive's Elite 40 Under 40

An online competition that seeks the top young professionals and thought leaders who live or work in Oakland County. The 40 honorees have achieved excellence in their field and contribute to the quality of life in their communities.

Oakland County Shop Small

Enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win big—and do not miss out on the fun happening throughout Oakland County on Small Business Saturday.

One Stop Ready

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The One Stop Ready Program encourages communities to capitalize on their strengths and refine their economic development processes for the purpose of implementing their community vision. It encourages them to think of themselves in the context of a developer, a business or a resident making a decision to locate or invest in a community.

Medical Main Street

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Maximizing the growth potential of the health care and life science sectors in Southeast Michigan. Medical Main Street, powered by Oakland County, is a collaboration of world renowned hospitals, universities and health care and life science companies in Southeast Michigan. Medical Main Street continues to brand the county as a global center of innovation in medical research and development, education and commercialization.

Tech248

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An initiative launched in 2014 by the county executive to promote the county's 2,000 tech/IT firms, brand and market the county as a global technology hub while attracting and retaining high-tech jobs and talent. Tech248.com

The Oakland Entrepreneurial Alliance (OEA)

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The Oakland Entrepreneurial Alliance (OEA) is composed of 5 of the largest organizations dedicated to serving small business owners in Oakland County.

Oakland County Business Connect

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An online registry designed for any of the county's 38,000 businesses to build their business locally while securing opportunities with some of Michigan's largest companies. The county partners with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Pure Michigan Connect directory.

MI Great Artist

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An annual online art competition for artists who live, work, or attend school in Oakland County.

Connected Vehicle

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The Oakland County Connected Vehicle Task Force was launched in 2014 to work with companies in our automotive technology corridor and other stakeholders to create a business model for investing in connected vehicle technology and connected vehicle infrastructure.

CySAFE for Business

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A free information technology security tool to help businesses and local governments assess, understand and prioritize their IT security needs. CySAFE was created through a collaborative effort, driven by five Michigan counties and the state of Michigan to develop a free IT security tool to help small- to mid-sized businesses and local governments assess, understand and prioritize their IT security needs.

Business Roundtable

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A collection of business , education and community leaders who make recommendations to the county executive on how county government can more effectively meet the needs of the business community in four areas: economic development, quality of life, transportation, and workforce and education.

Economic Growth Alliance

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The Economic Growth Alliance (EGA) of Oakland, Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Shiawassee, and St. Clair counties was formed in 2009 to collaborate on key legislative, economic development, planning, and promotional initiatives. The seven-county group is the first known regional alliance of its kind in Michigan and represents 3 million residents.

Shop Small Oakland County Shopper Contest

Shop Small in Oakland County and you could win big! Enter to Win a first prize of $5,000 for shoppers and $1,000 for small businesses. Small Business Retailers can register and participate as well as download digital promotional materials.