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Does Berrien County have a lot of Union shops?: No, while Berrien County does have some Unions, the vast majority of businesses do not have Unions. In fact, only 12% of all Michigan businesses are Union, with many of those companies located on the East side of the state.

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1. I want to start my own small business. Where do I begin?

Contact the following to start your own small business:

Call Cornerstone Small Business Center at 269-925-6100.
Contact the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center located at the Western Michigan University Southwest Campus in Benton Harbor (LMC Campus) at 269-934-1524 or 269-934-1526.
Contact the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center located at the Southwestern Michigan College M-TEC Campus in Niles at 269-687-5640.

2. Why would I want to locate my business in Southwest Michigan?

View the Ten Reasons to do Business in Michigan's Great Southwest Brochure (PDF).

Brownfield Redevelopment
Business Support
Community Development Block Grants
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
Job Training Grants
Regulatory and Licensing Assistance
Renaissance Zones
Revolving Loan Fund
Tax Abatements
Workforce Development

3. Is Michigan a Right-to-Work State?: No, Michigan is a work-at-will state.

4. Does Berrien County have a lot of Union shops?: No, while Berrien County does have some Unions, the vast majority of businesses do not have Unions. In fact, only 12% of all Michigan businesses are Union, with many of those companies located on the East side of the state.