ConnectMe for Businesses: Connect Battle Creek

Intro

Welcome! This is where businesses can find the resources that they need.

ConnectMe for businesses helps you connect resources to find the right employees as well as help you grow or make changes to your business.

We’re glad you’re here. Let’s learn more about the current needs of your business.

Start/Grow Business

Making a plan for starting or growing a business sets you up for success.

Do you need help starting or growing your business?

Yes

Getting started

I'd like to build a new business.

Grow business

I need help on next steps to grow my business.

Workforce Development

Workforce development means building your staff.

Do you need help with workforce development?

Yes

Apprenticeships

I need help starting or building an apprenticeship program.

Job fairs

I'd like to participate in job fairs but don't know where to start.

Internship program

I need help starting or building an internship program.

Career exploration

I'd like to find the right career exploration event to participate in.

Keeping employees

I need help retaining my workforce and reducing turnover.

Specialized workforce

I want to accommodate a specialized workforce at my business.

Recruitment

I need help posting and promoting my job(s) and application screening.

Specialized Workforce

Everybody should have an opportunity to find the right job for them.

Do you need help hiring specialized populations.

Yes

Veteran services

I'd like help making sure we're a Veteran-friendly workplace.

Returning citizens

I would like help hiring people recently released from incarceration.

People with disabilities

I'd like help making sure we've got the right accommodations in place to hire people with disabilities.

Youth employment services (16-24 years old)

I'd like help getting connected with the next generation of employees.

Older workers (55 and older)

I'd like help tapping into an experienced workforce.

Funding

Sometimes your business needs funding through grants or loans.

Do you need help with funding?

Yes

Fidelity bonding

I need help learning how fidelity bonding can work for my business.

Government work

I need help applying for government contracts.

Grants

I need special funding to help my business.

Loans

I'm looking to borrow money for my business.

Business Services

Business services can help your business run smoothly.

Do you need help with business services?

Yes

Community relations

I'd like help getting connected to community-based organizations.

Translation services

I need something translated from English to another language.

Employer connections

I'd like help joining employer-led groups and connecting with peers.

Unemployment insurance

I've got some questions about unemployment and am not sure who to ask.

State, federal, and local programs

I'd like to know what programs may be available to my company.

Connect with schools and colleges

I'd like to get connected and work closer with area schools and colleges.

Small business resources

I'm a small business and would like to know what services are available to me.

Downsizing or Closing

Sometimes businesses need to downsize or close.

Do you need help downsizing or closing your business?

Yes

Layoffs

I need to layoff employees and need help with the process.

Close business

I need to close my business and am unsure of next steps.