Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC)

• http://www.mmtc.org
• Provides assistance in the following areas:
  • Environmental management
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Strategic marketing
  • Workforce training development

Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program (RETAP)

• http://www.michigan.gov/deq/1,1607,7-135-3307_3668_4848-11899--,00.html
• Businesses with 500 employees or fewer are eligible.
• Service provides confidential and non-regulatory on-site pollution prevention assessments.
• Provides solutions for better solid waste management and recycling.

Clean Corporate Citizen (C3)

• http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3307_3666_4134---,00.html
• Established through Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
• Allows companies which have demonstrated environmental stewardship and ethics to enjoy greater flexibility with reporting requirements and environmental inspections.
  • Can also receive expedited permits.

Michigan Economic Development Center (MEDC)

• http://medc.michigan.org/aboutus/
• Website includes a special technology page with information on federal and state funding for manufacturers developing new technologies.

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers of Michigan (PTAPs)

• http://www.michigantac.org/
• Provides BidMatch services to find government contracting opportunities that best fit your company.
• Offers one-on-one counseling services.