Economic Developement
Through a cooperative agreement with the Kalamazoo College Small Business Development Center (S.B.D.C.), the Michigan State University Extension of Van Buren County will now be offering small business consulting services to area entrepreneurs. Those in need of assistance with a start-up business or with an existing business can now seek FREE consulting at the MSU Extension Office, located at the Human Services Building, 801 Hazen Street, Suite A, in Paw Paw. Starting on Tuesday, September 14th, small business consultants from Kalamazoo College will travel to the MSU Extension Office on the second Tuesday of every month to assist the needs of those in the county. Those interested in this service should contact Mark Thomas, MSU Extension Economic Development Agent or Jerri Pursley (Marks secretary), to schedule an appointment, 616-657-7745, ext. 202.