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51	LAPEER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO LEAD AND COORDINATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT LAPEER COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE A LINK BETWEEN FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND BUSINESSES INTERESTED IN LOCATING OR EXPANDING IN LAPEER COUNTY MICHIGAN. THE LAPEER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WILL ACT AS A LIASON BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY ASSISTANCE FOR A PROJECT.	LAPEER, MI
52	ASSOC BUILDERS and CONTRACTORS IN BUILDING AMERICA, THE ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS WILL CONTINUE TO BE A PROMINENT TRADE ASSOCIATION WHICH WILL CHAMPION FREE ENTERPRISE, AND WILL BE A LEADER FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.	MADISON HEIGHTS, MI
53	KETTERING UNIVERSITY Education. We prepare students for lives of extraordinary leadership and service by linking transformative experiential learning opportunities to rigorous academic programs in engineering, science, mathematics, and business. Founded in 1919 by a group of Flint leaders with a vision for transforming the automobile industry, Kettering University today offers 14 undergraduate degrees, 5 graduate degrees, and a variety of concentrations and minors that allow us to deliver an education that couples theory and practice better than any other institution in the world. At Kettering we are dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership and service. Through growth, global leadership, community outreach and an engaged community of stakeholders we are achieving what we aspire to. Our every action is imbued by a set of values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration and excellence.	FLINT, MI
54	DETROIT ECONOMIC GROWTH ASSOCIATION PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE CITY OF DETROIT	DETROIT, MI
55	SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO FULFILL DONOR WISHES AND ENABLE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES TO COME TO LIFE, NOW AND FOREVER	SAGINAW, MI
56	MICHIGAN CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT CORP TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN MICHIGAN BY HELPING BUSINESSES TO OBTAIN FINANCING.	EAST LANSING, MI
57	GREATER NILES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THE ORGANIZATION HELPS TO CREATE NEW JOBS AND FOSTERS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE BUILDING AND EXPANSION OF AN INDUSTRIAL PARK IN THE SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN AREA.	NILES, MI
58	ANN ARBOR STUDENT BUILDING INDUSTRY EDUCATION and INTRODUCTION OF STUDENTS TO CONSTRUCTION CAREERS.	ANN ARBOR, MI
59	HURON PINES RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC THE MISSION OF HURON PINES IS TO CONSERVE THE FORESTS, LAKES AND STREAMS OF NORTHEAST MICHIGAN. THIS WORK IS DONE THROUGH THE COORDINATION OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BY BUILDING EFFECTIVE PRIVATE-PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS.	GAYLORD, MI
60	MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION TO LESSEN THE BURDEN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC WELFARE	OKEMOS, MI
61	ICCF NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION HOUSING CONSTRUCTION FOR QUALIFIED LOWER INCOME FAMILIES	GRAND RAPIDS, MI
62	Friends of Toras Chayim To promote religious observance and post-secondary and adult education in Ashdod and the surrounding area including community outreach and social, communal, and other charitable efforts.	Farmington Hills, MI
63	CAMP LEELANAU AND KOHAHNA FOUNDATION INC RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR THE ORGANIZATION,CONSTRUCTION,OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF CAMPS THAT PROVIDE TWO PROGRAMS: (1) SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ATTEND THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SUNDAY SCHOOL, (2) OUTDOOR EDUCTION PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL SYSTEMS PRIMARILY IN MICHIGAN.	MAPLE CITY, MI
64	PRESERVATION NON-PROFIT HOUSING TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT BENEFITS DISADVANTAGED PERSONS and DISTRESSED AREAS.	LANSING, MI
65	SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP TO SERVE AS A REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION FOR SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN.	KALAMAZOO, MI
66	VENTURE NORTH FUNDING AND DEVELOPMENT TO FACILITATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHWEST MICHIGAN REGION.	TRAVERSE CITY, MI
67	LAKESHORE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LOW INCOME QUALIFIED FAMILIES WITH DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IS ENLISTED TO ASSIST FAMILY-PARTNERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW AND REHABILITATED HOMES, WHICH ARE THEN SOLD AT COST AND FINANCED BY THE ORGANIZATION AS NON-INTEREST BEARING MORTGAGES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS A RETAIL OUTLET THAT SELLS NEW AND USED BUILDING MATERIALS AND HOME IMPROVEMENT ITEMS THAT HAVE PRIMARILY BEEN DONATED. THE STORE IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PRICES ARE AT LEAST 50% BELOW RETAIL.	HOLLAND, MI
68	MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN.	LANSING, MI
69		LANSING, MI
70		ADRIAN, MI
71		BINGHAM FARMS, MI
72		FLINT, MI
73		PONTIAC, MI
74		ESCANABA, MI
75		GRAND HAVEN, MI
76		LAKE CITY, MI
77		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
78		CRYSTAL FALLS, MI
79		Detroit, MI
80		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
81		LANSING, MI
82		ANN ARBOR, MI
83		LANSING, MI
84		Detroit, MI
85		Dundee, MI
86		Detroit, MI
87		Inkster, MI
88		GAYLORD, MI
89		MUSKEGON, MI
90		Tecumseh, MI
91		JACKSON, MI
92		JENISON, MI
93		DETROIT, MI
94		OKEMOS, MI
95		BENTON HARBOR, MI
96		AUBURN HILLS, MI
97		BENTON HARBOR, MI
98		ANN ARBOR, MI
99		MARQUETTE, MI
100		Detroit, MI

LAPEER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

LAPEER, MI

TO LEAD AND COORDINATE ECONOMIC THROUGHOUT COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE A LINK BETWEEN FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND BUSINESSES INTERESTED IN LOCATING OR EXPANDING IN COUNTY MICHIGAN. THE WILL ACT AS A LIASON BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY ASSISTANCE FOR A PROJECT.

ASSOC BUILDERS and CONTRACTORS

MADISON HEIGHTS, MI

IN BUILDING AMERICA, THE ASSOCIATED WILL CONTINUE TO BE A PROMINENT TRADE ASSOCIATION WHICH WILL CHAMPION FREE ENTERPRISE, WILL BE A LEADER FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

KETTERING UNIVERSITY

FLINT, MI

Education. We prepare students for lives of extraordinary leadership and service by linking transformative experiential learning opportunities to rigorous academic programs in engineering, science, mathematics, and business. Founded in 1919 by a group of Flint leaders with a vision for transforming the automobile industry, today offers 14 undergraduate degrees, 5 graduate degrees, and a variety of concentrations and minors that allow us to deliver an education that couples theory and practice better than any other institution in the world. At we are dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership and service. Through growth, global leadership, community outreach and an engaged community of stakeholders we are achieving what we aspire to. Our every action is imbued by a set of values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration and excellence.

DETROIT ECONOMIC GROWTH ASSOCIATION

DETROIT, MI

PROMOTE IN THE CITY OF

SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

SAGINAW, MI

TO FULFILL DONOR WISHES AND ENABLE INITIATIVES TO COME TO LIFE, NOW AND FOREVER

MICHIGAN CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT CORP

EAST LANSING, MI

TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC IN BY HELPING BUSINESSES TO OBTAIN FINANCING.

GREATER NILES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

NILES, MI

THE ORGANIZATION HELPS TO CREATE NEW JOBS AND FOSTERS THROUGH THE BUILDING AND EXPANSION OF AN INDUSTRIAL PARK IN THE SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN AREA.

ANN ARBOR STUDENT BUILDING INDUSTRY

ANN ARBOR, MI

EDUCATION and INTRODUCTION OF STUDENTS TO CONSTRUCTION CAREERS.

HURON PINES RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC

GAYLORD, MI

THE MISSION OF IS TO CONSERVE THE FORESTS, LAKES STREAMS OF NORTHEAST MICHIGAN. THIS WORK IS DONE THROUGH THE COORDINATION OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS BY BUILDING EFFECTIVE PRIVATE-PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS.

MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

OKEMOS, MI

TO LESSEN THE BURDEN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF , TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC WELFARE

ICCF NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

CONSTRUCTION FOR QUALIFIED LOWER INCOME FAMILIES

Friends of Toras Chayim

Farmington Hills, MI

To promote religious observance and post-secondary and adult education in Ashdod and the surrounding area including community outreach and social, communal, and other charitable efforts.

CAMP LEELANAU AND KOHAHNA FOUNDATION INC

MAPLE CITY, MI

RECEIVE ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR THE ORGANIZATION,CONSTRUCTION,OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE OF CAMPS THAT PROVIDE TWO PROGRAMS: (1) SUMMER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ATTEND THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SUNDAY SCHOOL, (2) OUTDOOR EDUCTION PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL SYSTEMS PRIMARILY IN MICHIGAN.

PRESERVATION NON-PROFIT HOUSING

LANSING, MI

TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT BENEFITS DISADVANTAGED PERSONS and DISTRESSED AREAS.

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP

KALAMAZOO, MI

TO SERVE AS A REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION FOR .

VENTURE NORTH FUNDING AND DEVELOPMENT

TRAVERSE CITY, MI

TO FACILITATE ECONOMIC IN THE NORTHWEST MICHIGAN REGION.

LAKESHORE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC

HOLLAND, MI

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LOW INCOME QUALIFIED FAMILIES WITH DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IS ENLISTED TO ASSIST FAMILY-PARTNERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW AND REHABILITATED HOMES, WHICH ARE THEN SOLD AT COST AND FINANCED BY THE ORGANIZATION AS NON-INTEREST BEARING MORTGAGES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS A RETAIL OUTLET THAT SELLS NEW AND USED BUILDING MATERIALS AND HOME IMPROVEMENT ITEMS THAT HAVE PRIMARILY BEEN DONATED. THE STORE IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PRICES ARE AT LEAST 50% BELOW RETAIL.

MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS

LANSING, MI

TO ADVANCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT .

AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CREATING A SUSTAINABLE, STATEWIDE VOICE AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND SYSTEMIC CHANGE NEEDED TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES TO END HOMELESSNESS.

to promote economic development in County

TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE TO IMPROVE THE AVAILABILITY OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PERSONS, TO COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION, TO INFORM TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC MEMBERS OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE AVAILABILITY OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES SO THAT THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE SOUTHEASTERN AREA OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN SHALL BE ENHANCED IMPROVED TO ENGAGE IN SUCH ADDITIONAL , SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE CODE AS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.

WE BUILD PARTNERSHIPS TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE VIBRANT AND PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES. WE FOSTER ENTREPRENEURS AND GROW SMALL BUSINESSES. WE DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PREPARE FAMILIES FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP.

PROMOTE AND SPONSOR EDUCATION OF ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

COMMUNITY

PROMOTE THE GENERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FURTHER THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF COUNTY, MICHIGAN.

HELP PEOPLE GROW AND COMMUNITIES FLOURISH BY ALIGNING RESOURCES AND EQUIP CHURCHES FOR SVC.

IS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION THAT DRIVES CURRENT AND LONG-TERM ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IN WEST MICHIGAN.

Construction and maintenance of snowmobile/ATV trails in eastern Iron County, Michigan for use by the general public

promotes the economic of low-to moderate-income residents in the city of . SED focuses on lending programs as well as job creation and retention.

NEIBHBORS IS A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION CREATING A NEIGHBORHOOD OF VITALITY AND GRACE BY DISCOVERING, DEVELOPING, AND CONNECTING SKILLS AND RESOURCES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE, AND DEVELOP RELIABLE INFRASTRUCTURE AND EFFICIENT AIRPORT SYSTEMS IN THE STATE OF .

THE PROVIDES FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR THE ACTIVITIES OF , A NOT FOR PROFIT 501(C)6 CORPORATION WHICH ADVANCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION BY ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING BUSINESS ACCELERATION, ATTRACTION, EXPANSION AND RETENTION.

BASED TO REVITALIZE and REBUILD MI COMMUNITIES and NEIGHBORHOODS.

A membership organization for and neighborhood improvement groups, enhancing the capacity and effectiveness its members and residents through advocacy, training, technical assistance, information sharing, education, and facilitating common action.

TO BRING TOGETHER AND COMMUNITY THROUGH EVENTS PUBLICATIONS MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE BUSINESSES AND CITIZENS OF THE GREATER

is a based organization serving youth and families of and seeking to promote greater respect and cooperation between people. Its main goals are to build Christian and equip youth to love God and others through a live of Christian service and leadership.

To build a healthy business environment and to improve the quality life in the community . The primary objective is to help businesses prosper and grow. Work with community partners to attract new business and economic development, to increase employment opportunities and to facilitate business-to-business collaboration and referrals.

TO CHAMPION GROWTH WHILE ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THROUGH PUBLIC/ PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS.

PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE, BRING COMMUNITY TOGETHER, PROMOTE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE AND COMBAT NEIGHBORHOOD DETERIORATION BY CREATING INCENTIVE TO INVEST IN THE COMMUNITY. ALSO, TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE ROLE ON INDIVIDUALS IN THE DEVELOPMENT THEIR COMMUNITY.

SUPPORT YOUTH and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

TO SUPPORT THE MOTORSPORTS ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY AND ITS RELATED CAUSES AND ENTITIES AND TO AID AND ASSIST IN PROMOTING THE INTEREST AND ECONOMIC GROWTH OF MOTORSPORTS ENTERTAINMENT AND INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, AND FUNCTIONS, AND IN EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE SPEEDWAY. THE CORPORATION SHALL PROMOTE INSTRUCTIVE PROGRAMS FOR VISITORS AND LOCAL CITIZENS TO WORK FOR GOODWILL AND ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR THE REGION SURROUNDING MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY AND HELP EDUCATE THE PUBLIC TOWARD SUPPORT OF ALL RACING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MANOR, INC., A MICHIGAN NON-PROFIT CORPORATION (AND A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DESIGNATED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED). THIS CORPORATION WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ALL OF THE LIVING UNITS AND SERVICES WHICH MANOR, INC. MAINTAINS ON BEHALF OF THE ELDERLY. THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: SERVICES TO ELDERLY PERSONS IN NEED OF BENEVOLENCE, CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ELDERLY, PROGRAM SUPPORT, AND ANY OTHER SUPPORT IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF MANOR, INC.

THE . IS A NONPROFIT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE PHYSICAL MAINTENANCE AND REVITALIZATION OF , WHILE WORKING TO ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS, APPRECIATION AND USE OF THE DISTRICT. FOUNDED IN 1976, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN WORKING TO ENCOURAGE NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, INCREASED VISITORSHIP TO AREA ATTRACTIONS, AND NEW COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

assists economically disadvantaged children and families by contributing to diverse programs Providing shelters for abandoned abused or neglected children providing school meals improving school and housing infrastructure rehabilitating ma

TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT AND BENEFIT THE COMMUNITIES SERVED.

TO FUND CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND PROVIDE THE RESOURCES TO OFFER QUALITY EDUCATION AND HEALTH SERVICES TO THE CHILDREN AFRICA. SURRENTLY FOJPS IS WORKING TOWARD DEVELOPMENT ALL REQUIRED FACILITIES TO COMPLETE THE CAMPUS SECONDARY IN CHELEKURA, UGANDA.

IS ENGAGED IN THE DEVLOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ECONOMIC GROWTH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES. IT OPERATES AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO ALLIANCE, A CHARITY.

THE MISSION OF THE SHARIA HOMEOWNER LEARNING INSTITUTE (ISHLI) IS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF HOMEOWNERSHIP THAT ISLAMIC FAMILIES ENCOUNTER. ISHLI ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, SHARIA FINANCIAL COUNSELING, HOME PURCHASE PROGRAM AND SHARIA MORTGAGE EDUCATION. THESE PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF SHARIA COMPLIANT FINANCIALLY UNDERSERVED ISLAMIC COMMUNITIES, ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS AND COMMUNITIES AND OTHER COMMUNITIES THAT FALL UNDER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR WHICH IS ESTABLISHED AND AUTHORIZED TO SERVE.

TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE, AND FOSTER COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.

To raise awareness and funding for the Schools and Educational Programs of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, highlighting the importance of Christian and Muslim students growing and learning together and the curriculum emphasizing peace education, interfaith dialogue, and gender balance and equality. Schools are located in Beit Sahour, Beit Jala, Bethlehem, and Ramallah, and are open to all regardless of gender, race, religion, or ability to pay. Other programs include an Environmental Education Center, Community Development Center in Jerusalem, and a Kindergarten on the Mount of Olives.

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