Advantage: Apprenticeships Funding Program

Employers: Looking for a competitive edge, an advantage over your competitors that will pay dividends today and well into the future? Are you faced with staffing shortages and struggling to retain workers? A U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program may be the solution. Take advantage of the opportunity to expand your team to include apprentices eager to learn and contribute as loyal employees.

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.

Business Resource Network

The BRN is an employer-led solution with a common interest: employee retention. Our network of businesses have access to a success coach that connects employees with a variety of barrier-busting resources, enabling them to reduce stress, and stay engaged and employed. Joining the BRN will allow the program success coaches to prioritize employee retention at your company, enabling your Human Resources team to focus on recruiting and filling your company’s open positions. 

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.

Economic Outlook Luncheon

The Economic Outlook Luncheon is an opportunity for business owners, elected officials, and community leaders to get insight into the economic future for Oakland County.

This event includes special guests: Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, Deputy County Executive Sean Carlson, University of Michigan Economist Dr. Gabriel Ehrlich, and more. 

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.

Going PRO Talent Fund

Employers — Get the money and resources you need to find and train talent; millions of dollars of funding available across the state of Michigan.

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

This is your opportunity to be a part of the most innovative, hands-on career exploration event held in our region. Engage with thousands of high school students, teachers and counselors, as they learn about today’s most in-demand jobs from your team of professionals.

Oakland County Tech Collaboration

Powered by Oakland County’s Business Retention & Growth (BR&G) team connect and collaborate with the technology ecosystem here in Southeast Michigan. With a strategic focus on strengthening these three critical industries: (can you bullet them?)

• IT/Computer Services research
• Engineering, Research and Design
• Robotics Integration

Get connected today at www.OakGov.com/OCTechCollaboration

PACE Financing

Property Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE, is a long-term financing tool for commercial property owners in Oakland County to pay for energy efficiency, water efficiency, and renewable energy upgrades and environmental hazard projects. Property owners receive 100% pre-funding for eligible upgrades on their facilities and pay the PACE loan back through a special assessment on their property taxes.

Project DIAMOnD

Project DIAMOnD (Distributed, Independent, Agile Manufacturing On Demand) accelerates manufacturers’ digital transformation through the world’s largest 3D printing network.

By distributing state-of-the-art 3D printers to traditional manufacturers in a secure and scalable ecosystem, Project DIAMOnD is fostering a culture of innovation.

VTM Michigan

VTM Michigan is a mobility technology event that brings together the vehicle and transportation community in one venue. The event is a spin-off of a successful forum in Turin, Italy, and will feature:

• A full program of technical and technology presentations
• A matchmaking program for attendees to secure pre-arranged meetings

VTM Michigan is an outstanding platform for vehicle makers and tier suppliers, disruptive technology entrepreneurs, and solution providers to explore the key challenges and opportunities of the future of mobility and new vehicle technologies.