Learn more... BREAKING NEWS! LIVE & WORK - Build Your Career -- Continuing Education -- Training -- Chambers of Commerce - Our Lifestyle -- Community Profile -- Housing -- Education -- Cost of Living -- Public Safety -- Health Care -- Climate -- Arts & Entertainment -- Sports & Recreation - Move to MIGSW -- Find a New Home -- Housing Information -- Telephone & Utilities -- Child Care & Education -- Medical Resources -- Retiring in MIGSW -- News Media -- Places to Worship -- Government Information -- Taxes -- Transportation -- Accommodations -- Calling All Volunteers -- Relocation Packages -- More Services & Info DO BUSINESS - What's Hot! - Business Resources -- Economics -- Financial -- Workforce Development -- Int'l Business Resources -- Michigan Govt Issues - Relocate to MIGSW -- Site Selection -- Infrastructure -- Labor Force -- Incentives -- Taxes -- Accommodations GREAT PEOPLE - Career Connections - Famous Residents - Clubs & Organizations ABOUT MIGSW QUICK FACTS COMMUNITY LINKS AREA MAPS CONTACT US SEARCH RETURN TO HOME PAGE Financials Venture Capital Now more than ever, Michigan offers venture capital. Not only has Michigan seen a 300% increase in the amount of venture capital available to companies, but we have moved from 37th nationally to 15th in one year's time, the largest single jump of any state. Michigan is a Tax-Cutting Leader The New York Times reported that the 50 states cut taxes by $12.7 billion during fiscal years 1995 - 1997, but just three states accounted for 71% of those costs. Michigan's $2.8 billion in cuts for those years where featured, although total cuts since 1991 now exceed $6.5 billion. The article also notes Michigan's Rainy Day Fund, now worth over $1 billion. Financial Institutions - Banks and Credit Unions Our local banks are proactive in meeting the needs of local businesses and individuals. Whether you need financing for a business, for a car, or for a home, they are there. Bank One Michigan Berrien Teachers Credit Union Chemical Financial Corporation Edgewater Bank Fifth Third Financial Corporation First Resource Credit Union First Source Bank Michigan National Corporation National City Bank Old Kent Financial Corporation Shoreline Financial Corporation Standard Federal Bank Twin Cities Federal Credit Union United Federal Credit Union Local Funding Sources Renaissance Development Fund Loan Products. The Renaissance Development Fund promotes business development, employment, and housing opportunities that benefit low-income populations throughout Michigan's Great Southwest by providing business and housing development funds through loans and other means. The Fund is not in competition with private sector financial institutions. Renaissance Development Fund loan categories include: commercial micro loan, commercial/industrial loan, IRP Revolving Loan, Neighborhood Venture Development Loan, Arts Investment Fund Mortgage Loan, and Arts Investment Fund Construction/Rehabilitation Loan. For more please visit Cornerstone Alliance Small Business Services. If you see this image then click it to find locations in that category in our area! For more information Cornerstone Alliance P.O. Box 428, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 tel: (269) 925-6100 webmaster@michigansgreatsw.com