EBAP – Thrive

Emerging Businesses Award Application

Before You Begin

Please be prepared to complete and submit your application in one session. This application cannot be saved and returned to later, so we recommend gathering all required information and documents before you begin. For the essay questions, consider drafting your responses in a separate document (such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs) and then copying and pasting them into the application when you are ready to submit.

SECTION 1: Business Information

Business Name

of Name Clinton

Owner(s)

Business Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Website / URL

Business Social Media

Provide a link to ONE of your social media accounts (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, etc.)

Business Phone Number

Business EIN

Employee Identification Number

Year Established

The year your business was established with the State of Michigan.

Number of Employees

Is Your Business located in Clinton County (Yes/No)

SECTION 2: Contact Information

Contact Name

First

Last

Contact Phone Number

Contact Email

SECTION 3: Business Mission and Plan

Business Story & Mission

Please provide a brief description of your business story and mission. (500-character limit)

3-5 Year Plan

Please provide a brief description of where you plan to take your business in the next 3-5 years.

Problem-Solving

Please describe an example of an idea or approach your business uses to solve problems. (Within your community. Within your business)

Business Challenges

What challenges have you faced or overcome so far in your business journey?

Award Funds

If chosen, how would the award funds be used?

SECTION 4: Certification

By submitting this form, I certify that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also acknowledge and agree to have my business name, logo, photos, and any videos taken from this award process by Clinton County THRIVE and Clinton County Catalyst.

Your Name

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