Expert guidance for sustainable business development.

Empowering Your Business Growth

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Expert guidance for sustainable business development.

Empowering Your Business Growth

Empowering Your Business GrowthEmpowering Your Business GrowthEmpowering Your Business Growth
Get Started Now

empowering entrepreneurs

Started in 2004, Entrepreneurial Services at Cornerstone Alliance helps small businesses start and grow in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties.​
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Whatever stage of business, we provide free services to help you.  Specifically, we focus on four main areas:  technical assistance, education, capital funding resources and connections.  ​
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We offer programming and one-on-one business counseling to help entrepreneurs achieve their goals.

MEET THE COUNSELORS

Brandy Jaquez

Brandy Jaquez

Brandy Jaquez

  • Business counseling and mentorship - Dedicated to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses with technical assistance and developing strong business acumen for their industry.​
  • Experienced Small Business Owner - Developed and operated three small businesses in hospitality industry for nearly 10 years.​
  • Seasoned Marketing Executive 

  • Business counseling and mentorship - Dedicated to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses with technical assistance and developing strong business acumen for their industry.​
  • Experienced Small Business Owner - Developed and operated three small businesses in hospitality industry for nearly 10 years.​
  • Seasoned Marketing Executive for 25 years - Excelled in communications expertise for iconic brands​.
  • Southwest Michigan Native - Lives in Benton Harbor with her family and pets​.

Chrissy Meek

Brandy Jaquez

Brandy Jaquez

  • Small Business Owner – Proudly running a successful business for over 8 years in Southwest Michigan.​
  • Southwest Michigan Transplant – Based in the charming city of Watervliet.​
  • Over Two Decades of Experience – 23 years in communications, non-profit management, fundraising, grant writing, policy, and operations.​
  • Business Counseling & Mentors

  • Small Business Owner – Proudly running a successful business for over 8 years in Southwest Michigan.​
  • Southwest Michigan Transplant – Based in the charming city of Watervliet.​
  • Over Two Decades of Experience – 23 years in communications, non-profit management, fundraising, grant writing, policy, and operations.​
  • Business Counseling & Mentorship – Dedicated counselor and mentor, passionate about empowering local entrepreneurs and small business owners.

we have a full schedule of programming for 2026. join us.

We offer a variety of events and trainings to help you grow.  

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Cornerstone Alliance

80 West Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI, USA

Phone: (269) 925-6100

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09:00 am – 05:00 pm

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