At the City of Farmington Hills, we strive to provide businesses with access to the resources needed to help them grow and prosper. As such, we are happy to set up a meeting with you to discuss all stages of the business lifecycle, from start-up to Fortune 500, and match you with the right program to fuel your growth. We can also invite other partners as well to make the most effective use of your time.


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Tax Credits Training & Staff Grants Tax Incentives
Work Opportunity
Tax Credit

for employers hiring 
targeted groups.
Community
Ventures

for job retention and
skilled development.
MI STEP
to aid businesses in 
export and new trade
opportunities.
General Property 
Tax Act

exempts 1/2 personal 
property from ad 
valorem taxation.
Disabled Access
Tax Credit

to make your 
business more
accessible to 
customers with
disabilities.
Going Pro Talent
Fund

award to assist in
training, retaining 
current and newly
hired staff. Classroom
& on-the-job training.
Grand River Site
Improvement Grant

for business owners 
along Grand River
Corridor in Farmington
Hills. $30k per fiscal
year.
Brownfield Program
reimburses 
brownfield related
costs acquired during
redevelopment. Uses
include demo, lead, 
asbestos, and more.
Increasing 
Research Activities
Tax Credit

for new research
and processes.
Jobs Ready MI
to meet company
talent needs for high
wage, skill, or high
demand occupations.
MI Mobility Funding
grants to mobility 
and electrification
companies deploying
technology solutions
Commercial 
Rehabilitation Act

to rehab commercial
lots. Office,
engineering, R&D,
warehousing, parts &
distribution, retail
sales, etc. are eligible
Employer Provided
Childcare
Tax Credit

for businesses that
pay or help their
employees obtain
childcare.
MI New Jobs 
Training

free program for
companies creating
new jobs and/or
expanding operations
in Michigan.
MI Defense
CyberSmart Program

is a grant for small and
medium defense
contractors. Including
reduced pricing on 
Gap Analysis.
Industrial Facilities
Tax Abatement

for the rehabilitation, 
expansion, or new
construction of a
manufacturing facility.
Small Employer
Pension Plan
Startup Costs and
Auto-Enrollment 
Tax Credit

for staff 401(k) plans.
Michigan WORKS!
providing on-the-job
training, talent,
recruitment, hiring
support, & labor 
market information.
Women Small 
Business Owners

provides grants for
women starting or
growing their
business.
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Women Minority Startup General
National Kitty Fund
for moms running
employer-based
small businesses.
Future Accelerator for
Asian & Pacific Islanders

is a start-up accelerator
that offers funding support
and masterclasses.
Small Business
Development Center

helps individuals
start, grow, or even
sell their business.
Small Business Tax
Workshop

through the IRS helps new
business owners understand
federal tax obligations.
Amber Grant
for women-owned
businesses, with a range of
funding categories such as
skilled trades, arts, beauty, and more.
HerRise MicroGrant
provides funds
for black women with
innovative businesses.
Verizon Small
Business Digital
Ready

helps grow businesses
with free online
courses, tools,
coaching, peer networking, and grants.
Small Business
Administration

offers financial
options and aid
for the plan, launch, management, and
business growth.
Michigan Women
Forward

provides grants,
microloans, and other valuable resources.
Microenterprise
Development

helps refugees
develop, expand, or
maintain their current business.
Incfile Entrepreneur
Grants 

for young scholars
starting a business
or people looking to
start or grow their business.
HELLO ALICE
provides business
workshops and grant
opportunities.
DreamBuilder
offers online courses
to teach the skills
and knowledge needed
to start and grow a business.
First Nations Development Institute for Native Americans
provides grants, technical assistance, training, advocacy, and policy.
SBIR and STTR
Grant

to support businesses in science and technology through federal investment.
Military Entrepreneur Challenge
is a grant program for veterans, military spouses, and Gold Star families.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women
is a custom, online business education in subjects such as management, funding, and more.
Fast Break for Small Business
offers grants and a free LegalZoom product for black-owned businesses.
FedEx  Small Business Grant Contest
to grow and enhance businesses with a cash award.

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