• City of Hart: http://www.ci.hart.mi.us/ - Zoning Permits
• Oceana County: http://www.oceana.mi.us/building/forms.php- Building Permits
• Oceana County Economic Development Corporation: http://www.oceana.mi.us/EDC/ –offer a wide array of services to present and prospective new business, including financing, site selection, research information, education, networking opportunities with economic development agencies, work force development and trade.
• The Starting Block Kitchen Incubator: http://www.startingblock.biz/ -It is a place for small business owners to learn more about the technical aspects of food production and receive assistance in:
  • Product development
  • Ingredient sourcing
  • Packaging and labeling
  • UPC Coding
  • Shelf-life information
  • Nutritional Analysis Information
  • Marketing strategies and more
  •  Educational opportunities available for all business types: Small business management, networking, and individual business guidance are offered, along with Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management, and Marketing classes.
• SCORE: www.ludington.score.org - Free & confidential businesses assistance offering guidance in:
  • Marketing
  • Accounting
  • Training
  • Merchandising
  • Loan Applications
  • & Many Other Areas

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• Hart Main Street Design Services: Michigan Main Street Communities receive design training and consultation services by the State Historic Preservation Office to help maintain and enhance the communities’ historic integrity.

• Facade Improvement Grant: Downtown business owners interested in making improvements to their properties can receive funding to help pay for improvements.

• Available properties in downtown Hart