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Accessing grant funding can provide valuable support for business vitality, innovation, and economic resilience. The Big Rapids Regional Chamber highlights resources available from both the State of Michigan and the Federal government to help local businesses explore funding opportunities that may offset costs, support expansion, and strengthen operations.
At the state level, programs administered through Michigan Business (via the Michigan Economic Development Corporation) include grants for small business vitality, Main Street revitalization, manufacturing support, and export assistance, among others. At the federal level, Grants.gov and related government portals list hundreds of opportunities across agencies for eligible businesses and organizations seeking competitive funding.
MI Funding Hub provides access to state and federal grant opportunities, along with tools and guidance to support informed grant seeking.
Grants.gov (Federal grant search & listings) — https://www.grants.gov/
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Arlene Anderson-Vincent serves as Senior Natural Resource Manager for the Midwest Region at Primo Brands, supporting Ice Mountain. In this role, she develops and maintains sustainable water-use supplies that balance environmental stewardship with social and economic needs, helping ensure healthy, resilient water sources. Her work also includes building strong relationships with communities, stakeholders, and state and local government officials across the region.
Arlene holds a dual bachelor’s degree in Geology and Environmental Science from Michigan State University and brings more than 20 years of experience working in central Michigan. Her career includes roles with environmental engineering firms across the Midwest, providing a strong technical foundation that informs her work today.
A lifelong Michigan resident, Arlene has called Mecosta County home for more than 15 years. She has served on numerous boards focused on enhancing quality of life for Michigan families, including Mid-Michigan Honor Flight, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Middle Michigan Economic Development Board, the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly, the Michigan Basin Geological Society, and Mecosta Revitalization. She also proudly represents Ice Mountain through its extensive community giving program, supporting initiatives that strengthen well-being throughout the region.
Arlene is motivated by the opportunity to bring her natural resources expertise to efforts that protect the environment while supporting strong local economies. She values the Chamber as a place where collaboration leads to meaningful progress for businesses, families, schools, and the broader community.
Outside of work, Arlene enjoys exploring the country and has visited 46 of the 50 states, along with two U.S. territories.
