Helping every Oakland County business thrive.
Oakland Thrive is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a transformative force in Oakland County — nurturing local businesses of all sizes and phases with free consulting, funding connections, workshops, and more.
- Free
- Support & consulting for Oakland County businesses
- 2023
- Serving the county since March
- 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofit economic-development organization
What it means to Thrive
- Together
- Helping
- Realize
- Inclusive and
- Vibrant
- Economies
Oakland Thrive is a transformative force in Oakland County, dedicated to nurturing local businesses of all sizes and phases.
We focus on bridging economic disparities, fostering inclusive growth, and ensuring equitable opportunities by leveraging a network of diverse partners. Oakland Thrive isn’t just about business success; it’s about creating and maintaining strong, vibrant communities.
Our goal is a thriving, inclusive economy where every business, big or small, has the tools and support to flourish.
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How Oakland Thrive helps you grow
From your first idea to succession planning, our consultants connect you with the resources Oakland County businesses need to succeed.
Business Consultants
One-on-one consultants who help you strategize, implement your business plan, and more.
Human Resources
Help with hiring, labor-law compliance, determining employee benefits, and retaining talent.
Government Contracting
Expert partners who help you register, find opportunities, and win government contracts.
Training & Workshops
A variety of trainings and workshops on subjects pertinent to small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Legal Support
From business contracts to patents to commercial real estate — connect with the legal services you need.
Accounting
Bookkeeping, financial analysis, financial literacy, growth projections, and more.
eCommerce
Whether you're launching or established, market and sell your products and services online.
Funding
Find funding sources, understand loan types, and identify grant opportunities.
Market Research
Build a digital presence and better understand your market to increase sales.
Specialized programs for every kind of business
Global Resource Program
Support for new immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers building a business in Oakland County.
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Child Care Services
Access to capital, licensing guidance, and workforce development to grow your child care center.
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Hospitality Services
A dedicated specialist for restaurants, caterers, and food businesses of all sizes.
Learn moreBusinesses thriving with our support
Oakland Thrive has a track record of connecting Oakland County businesses with the resources they need to succeed.
I've had this dream of producing a television show and Oakland Thrive helped bring this dream to reality. They got me in touch with Brian Birney of The Birney Directive… an animation was produced at no cost to me because of Oakland Thrive. It would have cost me $10,000 to have something of this caliber made. I'm so grateful to Oakland Thrive for all their help.
Working with Oakland Thrive gave me the clarity and support I needed to grow my business with confidence… From marketing support to connections around capital and business planning, I've been able to move forward with more focus and be less overwhelmed. I truly feel like I have a partner in my business journey — I'm not doing this alone anymore.
I have been so grateful for the small business support from Oakland Thrive… Joyce Kreger specifically has been like a fairy godmother, walking me through step by step on creating a Google Business Profile and providing a keyword strategy. I'm now visible locally on Google, where I haven't been in the past. Thank you Joyce and thank you Oakland Thrive.
Through our engagement with Oakland Thrive, we strengthened our financial foundation… By leveraging Oakland Thrive's B2B services, we worked with Jessica Smith of JLS Vision Services to organize and refine our financials. With our financials in order, we were able to successfully apply for — and win — this highly competitive grant.
If you own a business in Oakland County, you need to call Oakland Thrive. Their free support in areas like legal, marketing, and accounting has helped us strengthen critical parts of our operations that aren't our area of expertise. Working with Oakland Thrive's team is an incredible opportunity for any business owner.
Oakland Thrive has been amazing. Even though I've had my business for over 20 years… they set me up with Oakland Thrive Consultants on numerous occasions that have been just immensely helpful and really helping me to move in the right direction. They provided me with training on Co-pilot, Excel, Word, business strategies, and more.
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