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Hoyt Main

(989) 755-0904
505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Butman-Fish

(989) 799-9160
1716 Hancock Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
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Mon-Thu: 11:00am-7:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Wickes

(989) 752-3821
1713 Hess Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
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Mon-Thu: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Zauel Memorial

(989) 799-2771
3100 North Center Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
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Mon, Tue, Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed: 12:00pm-9:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Businesses & Grants

Business Resources

The Public Libraries of Saginaw occasionally partners with other local organizations to offer free seminars for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. These seminars help new entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, and introduce them to tools to evaluate market and sales potential for their products and services.

Nonprofit Grant Resources

 

As a member of Candid.org’s nationwide network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit agencies, Hoyt Library provides visitors with free public access to Candid’s products, services and resources. At our location, you can access the Foundation Directory Online Professional, Grants to Individuals and other resources to assist and strengthen your nonprofit organization.

Databases

AtoZ Databases

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Detailed information on 30 million businesses and executives and 2 million new businesses. Includes data on over 200 million residents as well as new movers/homeowners. Special features include a background and criminal history search. Information provided on U. S. healthcare professionals. Includes a jobs database and email marketing.

Business Book Summaries

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Provides concise, comprehensive summaries of the best business books. Professionals and students can use these to keep up with the latest information in the business world.

Consumer Reports

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Provides clear reviews of commonly purchased products. Consumer Reports uses careful research, consumer insights, journalism, and policy expertise to help you inform purchase decisions. Also works to improve the products and services that businesses deliver, and drive regulatory and fair competitive practices.

Demographics Now

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Assess business viability – start-up and growth, create sales leads and marketing mailing lists, complete location analyses and business plans, analyze population trends using comprehensive business, census, and demographic data.

eBook Business Collection

eBook Business Collection

A key resource for academic and business school libraries. You may access the full text of these eBooks from your computer, or download titles to most popular portable devices.

Entrepreneurial Studies Source

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Resource for business students and researchers. It provides insights on entrepreneurship and small businesses topics. Offers full text business journals, magazines, reference books, case studies, and company profiles.

MasterFile Complete

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Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Contains Consumer Reports. Covers subjects including: business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.

Nonprofit Startup Resources

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Find helpful resources for starting a nonprofit, such as checklists, nonprofit associations, legal support, and government agencies.

Regional Business News

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Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990. Includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires.

Small Business Development Center

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The Michigan Small Business Development Center offers expert assistance at no cost to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a business.

Small Business Reference Center

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Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.

State of Michigan Business

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Check out the State of Michigan's Business site for all things related to doing business specifically in the State of Michigan. A hot jobs list, business entity search, name availability search and more resources await.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation

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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with more than 100 economic development partners, markets Michigan as the place to do business, assists businesses in their growth strategies, and fosters the growth of vibrant communities across the state.

The Saginaw Economic Development Corporation

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The primary goals of the Saginaw Economic Development Corporation follow:

To create permanent jobs and retain existing jobs for low-and-moderate-income residents.

To provide economic opportunities in the City of Saginaw for new and expanding businesses, including businesses owned by minorities and women.

To stimulate the redevelopment of under-utilized and deteriorated commercial and industrial property in the City of Saginaw.

The Small Business Association of Michigan

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The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community.

Value Line

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Whether you’re a beginning investor or a veteran looking for high-impact ideas, Value Line can position you for financial success quickly and easily. The uncontested authority in reliable, unbiased information, Value Line puts you in the driver’s seat with accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. From the latest data, sophisticated tools and proven ranks to expert analysis and guidance, Value Line gives you the power to evaluate investments with confidence. Make smarter, more profitable decisions with Value Line.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar 30 2023 Thu

Spring Break Stop Motion

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar 30 2023 Thu

Spring Break Stop Motion

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Description:
Learn how to make a stop motion movie! Students in grades 4-7 will work in groups to storyboard, build props, and film a very short stop motion film using the library's iPads. This is a 4-day event, please plan to attend all 4 days. Registration i...
This event is in the "Babies" group.
Apr 1 2023 Sat

Preschool Storytime: Zauel

10:30am - 11:00am
This event is in the "Babies" group.
Apr 1 2023 Sat

Preschool Storytime: Zauel

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Preschool Storytime at Zauel ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr 1 2023 Sat

April Fools!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr 1 2023 Sat

April Fools!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:
We're not fooling; we really do have an AMAZING April Fool's Day program on Saturday, April 1st at 2 pm at Butman-Fish Library! Learn marvelous magic tricks, create outstanding optical illusions, and compete in our best joke contest. Fun for the whol...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Apr 1 2023 Sat

Bad Movie Matinee: "Cats"

2:00pm - 3:45pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Apr 1 2023 Sat

Bad Movie Matinee: "Cats"

2:00pm - 3:45pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:
A celebration of "so bad it's good" movies. Citizen Kane, these films aren't. If you're in the mood to kick back and make fun of a movie with others, join us in the Hoyt Auditorium for an afternoon of laughs and cringes. Today's movie: "Cats" (201...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr 3 2023 Mon

Great Reads! Book Club

2:15pm - 3:30pm
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr 3 2023 Mon

Great Reads! Book Club

2:15pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
We hope you will celebrate National Poetry Month with us! This month we will each be sharing our favorite poem, poet, or book of poetry. We'll also have some local authors sharing their work with us! Come join the fun! ...
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