Since 1984, The Center for Empowerment & Economic Development (CEED) has assisted thousands of business owners in beginning and expanding their businesses. CEED provides entrepreneurs and business owners with the administrative, financial, and professional enrichment support services necessary for business success. CEED prides itself in meeting the needs of Michigan's women and minority business owners please review CEED’s initiatives the following programs designed for your business growth and development.

Business Training & Professional Development (BTPD)
The CEED Basic Business Building Series offers online or classroom training to entrepreneurs who have started a business without a plan, or those who are beginning the decision-making process. 

                   Online Classes
                   Growing ( Financial Plan Tools )
                   Planning ( Business Planning Tools )


Women’s Business Enterprise Council – Great Lakes (WBEC-GL)
The (WBEC-GL) serves as a partner with the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) to certify women business owners. WBEC-GL also provides corporate, government and private procurement opportunities along with business education to grow and sustain business.  

Michigan Women's Marketplace (MWM)  www.miwomen.com
The Michigan Women's Marketplace is the online resource and business community for women business owners in all corners of the state, committed to increasing business opportunities. 

Microloan Program 
CEED provides a loan program that extends credit to businesses that cannot obtain financing from conventional sources.  

Small Business Detroit Microloan Program                                                 
Provides a loan program that extends credit to businesses that cannot obtain financing from conventional sources.