ABA Partner Logos
Show your ABA Pride! Click buttons below to download the official “Proud Member of the Ada Business Association” logos.
Grand River Blue Logo:
Covered Bridge Red Logo:
Thornapple Aqua Logo:
Sunrise Yellow Logo:
Black Logo:
Black Logo White BG:
The Ada Business Association fosters business development and growth to create a thriving community. Check out the following organizations who offer resources to support your small business.
The Grand Rapids Chamber's Center for Economic Inclusion (CEI) delivers targeted technical assistance, leadership development, and certification support to help small and diverse (especially minority-owned) businesses overcome barriers and thrive economically.
The Family Business Alliance (FBAGR) is a West Michigan-based nonprofit that supports multi-generational, family-owned businesses with succession planning, governance guidance, and more, helping to preserve and grow their legacies.
GROW is a Grand Rapids based Community Development Financial Institution that provides responsible and accessible loans that expand opportunities for small business owners at every stage of their business.
Hello Alice is a tech platform which helps entrepreneurs gain access to capital like grants, loans, and credit, as well as offering business planning tools and mentorship to power your path to success.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is the state’s marketing and business development agency, working to grow Michigan’s economy through job creation, investment, and community revitalization.
The Michigan Works! Association delivers dynamic resources aimed at building the state’s workforce and ensuring economic opportunity. They connect local talent and job leaders with the training and information they need to succeed.
The Opportunity Resource Fund is a nonprofit lender that supports affordable housing, small business growth, and homeownership, promoting equitable economic development in Michigan.
SCORE Grand Rapids is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that provides free mentorship, workshops, and educational resources to help aspiring and existing small business owners in the Grand Rapids area start, grow, and succeed.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers free support with small business consulting, tools and resources. Provided or developed by experts, each one is geared to help you with a key aspect of Michigan entrepreneurship.
The Right Place is the leading regional economic development nonprofit serving Greater Grand Rapids providing comprehensive, confidential business assistance services to drive capital investment, job creation, and regional growth.
SBAM – Small Business Association of Michigan is Michigan’s only statewide nonprofit representing businesses with up to 500 employees, offering advocacy, group buying benefits, insurance services, networking, and entrepreneurial support to over 33,000 members.
Active ABA members receive a complimentary SBAM Premium Membership as part of our Strategic Partnership.
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking platform—owned by Microsoft—where individuals and organizations build resumes, connect with others, share industry insights, search and apply for jobs, and develop careers across more than a billion members worldwide.
Ada Township
Nestled near the convergence of the Grand and Thornapple Rivers, the Ada community offers the perfect place to live, work, and play, blending more than 1,000 acres of public land and parks with progressive business, award-winning education, and an active community.
Amy Van Andel Library
The Amy Van Andel Library & Community Center is a library of the future, featuring not only traditional hard-copy books and periodicals but also access to digital media and unique spaces and facilities for programs and experiential learning opportunities for people of all ages.
Discover Ada
Discover Ada was founded in 2020 to support and promote Ada Village. Now a recognized brand for creating community events and providing a platform that allows businesses to share their content, Discover Ada is passionate about just that – discovering Ada!
Explore a collection of insightful lunch presentations that have informed and inspired members.
Key to Unlocking Your Communication Potential
Discover strategies for fostering open and honest conversations that build trust, improve team dynamics, and enhance overall workplace collaboration.
Innovation at Scale
Explore a structured playbook for testing new products and services, reducing risk, and achieving product-market fit before heavy investment.
Telling Better Brand Stories
Master the art of storytelling to connect with your audience, differentiate your brand, and create marketing messages that inspire action and loyalty.
Leveraging LinkedIn
Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile, post engaging content, and grow your network to increase visibility, credibility, and professional connections.
1BoldStep
Access tools and insights to validate ideas, test strategies, and scale your business using proven frameworks for faster, more thoughtful decision-making.