Small Business
We know that small businesses drive America. That’s why Huntington is always here to lend a helping hand.
Partnering to Strengthen Michigan Small Businesses
Huntington is proud to continue its support of Venture North Funding and Development and its work with small businesses. The North Central Michigan region gave towards Venture North’s Small Business Growth Fund, which awards mini grants to small business owners and provides no-cost consultations to address priorities and remove barriers to growth, as well as job retention and creation.
Together, Huntington and Venture North co-host capital events within the region. These informative sessions bring the small business community together to learn about the variety of capital available for their start-up and growth needs.
Huntington and Lorain County Community College Partner for Small Business Support
As part of the Entrepreneur in Residence program powered by Huntington, we partner with Lorain County Community College (LCCC) and its Small Business Development Center. When the LCCC and the Lorain Chamber of Commerce partnered to present a session for small business owners and entrepreneurs, our Cleveland colleagues volunteered to help out.
Carrie Carpenter, Regional Manager of Corporate Affairs, welcomed more than 40 attendees to learn about growing and acquiring customers by meeting them where they are. Huntington and the LCCC served over 217 entrepreneurs in 2022 and have since renewed the program for a second year.