Middle Michigan Development Corporation (MMDC) announced today that 42 small businesses across Clare, Isabella, and Osceola counties have been selected to receive MMDC Technology Improvement Grants. The program supports local entrepreneurs in upgrading technology, expanding digital capacity, and strengthening operational resilience.
These grants help small businesses adopt modern tools — from software and hardware to cybersecurity and digital connectivity upgrades — enabling them to better serve customers, streamline operations, and stay competitive in an increasingly digital economy.
"Our small businesses are the backbone of our communities and technology is no longer optional — it's essential," said Kati Mora, President & CEO of MMDC. "This year's awardees represent an incredible range of businesses across the counties we serve, all committed to growing through innovation. We're proud to invest in their success."
About the MMDC Technology Improvement Grant Program
The Technology Improvement Grant was created to support small businesses and non-profit organizations with fewer than 50 employees as they integrate new or upgraded technology into daily operations. Funding can be used for digital systems, equipment, online tools, security improvements, and other technology advancements.
2025 Technology Improvement Grant Awardees
Clare County:
Allbee Acres, LLC
Blanche & Mabel’s Floral Boutique, LLC
Hangs Chinese, LLC
Heintz Propane, Inc.
Not So Shabby Gifts and Primitives, LLC
Rob McKay Trucking Services, LLC
Roland Professional Counseling, LLC
Trap Door
Twisted Sisters Pizzeria
Isabella County:
A Troll's Kitchen
Abundant Health Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Betsy's Country Home Daycare
Brockman Group, LLC
Campfire Therapy, PLLC
Catherine Marchiando Childcare
Central Fusion, LLC
Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Creative Beginnings Child Development Center, Inc
Cultural & Recreational Commission of Isabella County
Doodle's Sugarbush, LLC
For Art's Sake
Friends of the Broadway
Gray's Furniture and Boutique
Graze & Gathering LLC dba The Wright Place
Hope Childcare Center
Isabella County Restoration House
Life Unplugged
Local Color Farm
Marshall’s Dustless Mobile Blasting LLC
Max & Emily's
Michigan Accounting & Software Engineering, LLC
Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum
Prime Time IT
Pure Vitality
Roth Electric Sound
Soolicious Cake, LLC
Spinning Wheels Roller Rink
Wolverine Computer Services
Wood Shop Social
Osceola County:
Homemade & More
Northern Precision Products, LLC
The Shepherds Fare, LLC
"This program demonstrates how small investments can create meaningful change," said Luke Castle, Director of Place-Based Business Development. "Each awardee is taking a step toward long-term growth and we're honored to support their vision."
Funding for this initiative was made possible through the MEDC’s Trusted Connector Grant which MMDC received to increase the amount of support given to rural businesses throughout Clare, Isabella and Osceola counties.
