Grand Rapids Business Journal
Courtesy city of Grand Rapids
The city of Grand Rapids’ SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority announced a request for proposals from entrepreneurial service providers to operate its business incubator.
The SmartZone LDFA is inviting proposals from qualified respondents and collaborators with an established entrepreneurship support network, proven business development success and real estate asset management experience to be a partner in the operation of the business incubator.
Funds for this RFP are supported by tax increment revenues generated by properties located within the SmartZone Certified Technology Park.
The RFP is seeking service providers and collaborators who are interested in partnering with the SmartZone LDFA to help achieve their strategic goals and support the ecosystem.
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and last updated 2021-03-01 13:22:18-05
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â The City of Grand Rapidsâ SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority (SmartZone LDFA) is inviting proposals from qualified parties to partner in operating a business incubator.
Funds for this are supported by tax increment revenues generated by properties located within the SmartZone Certified Technology Park.
âThe SmartZone incubator programming and facilities serve entrepreneurs from concept to market, supporting all stages of growth,â said Economic Development Director Jeremiah Gracia.
SmartZone LDFA is now accepting submissions. The expected timeline for the process includes: