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Oakland County Economic Development

Together, helping localbusinesses thrive.

We connect Oakland County's entrepreneurs and small business owners with the free consulting, funding connections, and resources they need to grow — because when every business has the tools to succeed, our whole community thrives.

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T.H.R.I.V.E. — Together Helping Realize Inclusive and Vibrant Economies

Our Mission

A transformative force for Oakland County business.

Oakland Thrive is a transformative force in Oakland County, dedicated to nurturing local businesses of all sizes and phases. We focus on bridging economic disparities, fostering inclusive growth, and ensuring equitable opportunities by leveraging a network of diverse partners. Oakland Thrive isn't just about business success; it's about creating and maintaining strong, vibrant communities.

Our goal is a thriving, inclusive economy where every business, big or small, has the tools and support to flourish.

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What T.H.R.I.V.E. means

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How we help

Support at every stage of your business

Whether you're just getting started or ready to scale, our team connects you with the right people, programs, and funding — at no cost.

Small Business Support

Our team of business consultants can assist in everything from using social media effectively, introducing you to lenders, writing a business plan, and more.

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Business Growth Support

From succession planning to government contracting to matching buyers and suppliers and more, we will get you connected.

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Community Support

We want to ensure that every business has the tools and support they need to flourish. Be a part of Oakland County's economic success story by partnering with Thrive to support our mission to grow business for everyone.

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This is the impact we've made together

Businesses served since 2022

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Client stories

Hear what our clients have to say

Oakland Thrive has a track record of helping small businesses in Oakland County connect to the resources they need to thrive.

I've had this dream of producing a television show and Oakland Thrive helped bring this dream to reality. They got me in touch with Brian Birney of The Birney Directive… At the beginning of the show is an animation that was produced through the Birney Directive at no cost to me because of Oakland Thrive. It would have cost me $10,000. They also provided really good tips and tricks on the social media side to help promote the show. I'm so grateful to Oakland Thrive for all their help.

Mark Raymond

The Running Commode

Oxford

Working with Oakland Thrive gave me the clarity and support I needed to grow my business with confidence. From marketing support to connections around capital and business planning, I've been able to move forward with more focus and be less overwhelmed. I truly feel like I have a partner in my business journey — I'm not doing this alone anymore.

Tara Smith

Total Glamour Beauty Supply

Southfield

I have been so grateful for the small business support from Oakland Thrive. They've given me access to services that as a small business owner would have been very difficult to budget for. Joyce Kreger specifically has been like a fairy godmother, walking me through creating a Google Business Profile and a keyword strategy. I'm now visible locally on Google, where I haven't been in the past.