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Welcome to Oakland Thrive

together helping
realize inclusive
& vibrant economies

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Welcome to Oakland Thrive

together helping
realize inclusive
& vibrant economies

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Welcome to Oakland Thrive

together helping
realize inclusive
& vibrant economies

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Welcome to Oakland Thrive

together helping
realize inclusive
& vibrant economies

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Welcome to Oakland Thrive

together helping
realize inclusive
& vibrant economies

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Welcome to Oakland Thrive

together helping
realize inclusive
& vibrant economies

door with a sign reading come in we're open
Welcome to Oakland Thrive

together helping
realize inclusive
& vibrant economies

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Welcome to Oakland Thrive

together helping
realize inclusive
& vibrant economies

Behind every
small business
is a big dream

– a dream of personal success, yes, but also a dream of thriving local economies, good job opportunities, strong communities, and stable neighborhoods. When small businesses do well, we ALL do well.

Which is why success is a team effort. But success isn’t easy. Small businesses have to traverse a plethora of obstacles and many of those obstacles are out of their control. Small businesses need and deserve help. But where to start?

That’s where Oakland Thrive comes in. 

Oakland Thrive is a strategic partner to Oakland County’s government and administers the innovative Business Forward program. Together with non-profit partners, business Forward serves all Oakland County small businesses with special focus on underrepresented communities and minority, woman, and veteran-owned businesses. 

With Oakland Thrive at their side, business owners are able to focus on the reason they took the risk to start their business in the first place. Oakland Thrive is positioned to be the leaven to help small businesses in Oakland County rise. Successful businesses will then be able to lift as they climb, building sustainable local economies and being a positive force in the communities they call home.

We can’t wait to work with you.

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We connect small businesses with the resources they need so businesses thrive. Our free offerings include:
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Business Consultants

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Human Resources

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Government Contracting

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Training & Workshops

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Marketing

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Market Research

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Legal Support

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Accounting

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eCommerce

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