Elevating entrepreneurs with funding and resources for every stage of business ownership.
Grow is a Community Development Financial Institution that provides responsible and accessible loans that expand economic opportunities for small business owners at every stage of their business.
We’re Here to Help You Get Funded, Gain Skills, and Grow Your Business.

Business Loans
Our loans are designed to meet your unique circumstances and get your business on the road to success.

Business Advising
Our business training helps you build a strong foundation of business basics while equipping you to meet challenges as they come.

Events & Programming
Grow offers opportunities for business owners to share expertise with one another and create unique peer-to-peer networking opportunities.
Our Mission
Grow is committed to providing responsible and accessible loans that expand economic opportunity for small business owners.


Our Impact
In 2020, Grow deployed 55 loans and deployed $587,000 to local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are committed to elevating entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, financial training, and mentorship from Grow’s network of industry professionals. These resources assist entrepreneurs in making sustainable decisions as they build financial security as small business owners in West Michigan.
Business Stories
See How Grow is Helping Small Businesses Thrive.
Upcoming Events and Programs
16 Apr
2025
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Securing Capital for Your Business with Grow
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 1333 Alger Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 5:30pm –7:00pm Are you looking for the right funding to start…
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19 Apr
2025
9:00am - 3:00pm
Grow Start – Up Business Plan Bootcamp
Join the Grow Team to begin working on the foundational sections of your start up business plan. This workshop is ideal for new businesses. This…
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17 May
2025
9:00am - 3:00pm