Applications are now open for Lift ME: Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Incubator
Timeline
Applications open: July 1, 2026
Applications close: August 31, 2026
Cohort announced: September, 2026
Program Launch: October, 2026
Are you a professional service provider or technical assistant looking to engage with local businesses?
Program Benefits
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No cost to participate.
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Join the growing group of successful businesses- LIFT ME cohort graduates.
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Develop a custom work plan, with trackable milestones.
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Peer discussions to build community connections, develop skills, and collaborate with program participants.
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Designated CMURC Account Manager for project management.
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Weekly Strategize Me Virtual sessions.
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Opportunity to network with executives, local business owners, and community members at weekly networking perks.
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Access to technical assistance that supports the continued growth of underserved businesses.
Eligibility
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Applicants must be an enrolled member or affiliated entrepreneur of The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan.
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Must be a for-profit business that is currently operating (even if small or part-time).
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Businesses must be founded or currently conducting business within the Great Lakes Bay Region (Bay, Midland, Isabella, or Saginaw County)
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Businesses must not be a franchise nor affiliated with a national chain.
UPCOMING EVENT
Join us for our 2026 cohort celebration on July 16th at CoWork RC Midland at 5pm.
