Providing resources for communities and entrepreneurs to create and retain jobs in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan & Emmet Counties.

PTAC-Government Contracting

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Local Companies Learn to Sell to the Government

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC's) are no-cost assistance services designed to help businesses market products and services to Federal, state and local governments. 

In Northern Michigan, there are two convenient offices serving businesses located in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet Counties: 

For Businesses Located in Antrim, Charlevoix and Emmet Counties
 

 Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Northwest Michigan Council of Governments
Traverse City, Michigan
Phone: (231) 929-5076 
For Businesses Located in
Cheboygan County
 


N.E. Michigan Consortium
Onaway, Michigan
Phone: (989) 733-8540
 

 “Our partnership with NLEA has allowed us to offer better services to our clients throughout the region".   Anne Helbig, PTAC of Northwest Michigan
 

Michigan Export Program

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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is putting together a program to help small and midsize businesses interested in trade and exporting. The goal is to integrate export resources and services already available in Michigan to provide an export road map for companies and ensure they receive the assistance they need. To learn more open the PowerPoint below.
For more MEDC exporting resources click here.

State Trade Export Promotion (STEP)
Michigan companies with fewer than 500 employees can now qualify for financial assistance for export-related activities through the Pure Michigan State Trade Export Promotion (STEP) program. The program was launched by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), program and is designed to increase the number of Michigan companies that export and introduce current exporters to new foreign markets and buyers. For more information regarding this program click here.

Pure Michigan Logo Usage

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (the “MEDC”) has some of the most widely recognized marks in the state, having wide exposure through the Pure Michigan campaign. The Pure Michigan logo is available for use by any State of Michigan Agency.  Simply click here to review the quidelines and submit a logo request: http://www.michiganadvantage.org/Logo-Request/

For additional information, please contact the NLEA by email or phone at 231-582-6482.