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These resources connect you to practical guidance, educational opportunities, and regional organizations that support business development in Flint and Genesee County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Business Model Canvas Generator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test and pivot your business model to find the best possible way to achieve your goals with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategyzer.com\/\/the-business-model-canvas-3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.strategyzer.com\/\/the-business-model-canvas-3\">Business Model Canvas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Business Plan Template<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entrepreneurs, use this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1oaeuEoHXwQ5SpDQHDYvyvgV4g35_Hi5bD3F0tYapCwU\/edit?usp=sharing\">Business Plan Template<\/a>\u00a0for planning their business venture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Economic Development Corporation of Genesee County<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geneseecountymi.gov\/business\/economic_development_corportation_of_genesee_county.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Economic Development Corporation of Genesee County<\/a>\u00a0focuses on economic development, gap funding and IDRB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Flint &amp; Genesee Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flintandgenesee.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flint &amp; Genesee Group<\/a>&nbsp;offers economic development assistance \u2013 marketing, site selection, incentives, attraction and&nbsp;retention. Innovation and anchor initiatives development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Flint Food Works Culinary Incubator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintfarmersmarket.com\/commercial-kitchens\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.flintfarmersmarket.com\/commercial-kitchens\/\">commercial kitchen incubator<\/a>\u00a0is available at the Flint Farmers\u2019 Market for food entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Food Entrepreneur Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This webinar series, presented by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintfoodworks.net\/\">Flint Food Works<\/a>\u00a0and the Office of Economic Development and Community Engagement, provides new and existing food businesses with the necessary tools and knowledge to be successful. Each standalone webinar examines a different part of the product development process. 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