Inspiring our communities to have the Courage to believe & Ferocity to lead.
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Services We Offer
Real Estate Development Support
Mi Neighborhoods Program
MI Neighborhoods combines state and federal funding to support affordable for-sale and rental property development. We work with you to develop the application, ensuring that all documents are ready for submission and your project is shovel and funding ready!
Community Development
Nonprofit and Municipal Support
Lionbear Ventures works primarily with small to mid-sized municipalities and nonprofits to plan projects and apply for funding like MSHDA's CBDG funding, allowing local governments the opportunity to assist in projects that benefit their local community, including blight removal, housing ready infrastructure, increasing recycling access, establish revolving loan funds, and rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing units.
Innovation Services
Small Business & Start-Up Support
We provide small business coaching and strategic advising to help businesses become funding-ready, partnering with incubators, accelerators, lenders, and NGOs that support entrepreneurship and economic development in Michigan. Our diverse team offers a unique skill set to create an interconnected ecosystem, empowering organizations to bring their products and ideas to life within their own communities.
Sustaining Support
Consulting Services
Lionbear has a diverse team of skilled consultants available to provide varying level of on-going services to advise, support or act an extension of the team in areas of Fund Development, Project Planning, Strategic Business and Nonprofit Advising, Start Up Coaching, Project Management, Grant Administration, and Organizational Strategic Planning. Contact us to discuss your project needs, large or small!
Contact Us
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ashley@lionbearventures.com
810-447-1571
Michigan
Ashley Connelly
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LIONBEAR VENTURES champion small communities, organizations, and businesses that lack the time, resources, or expertise to bring their vision to life. Our mission is to secure funding for projects that drive real change—empowering people, strengthening communities, and protecting our planet.