Question: Anyone know the best way to get financing (grants etc) to start a new business, I am talking over 100,000? business

Answer: Contact the Small Business Administration.  Be sure you have a solid business plan together. There are some banks that advertise there connection with the SBA, IE Charter Bank in Michigan was one of them. That does not guarantee the grants or free money.  It IS very difficult to land an SBA loan or grant with new business's.  Minority owned business's have a better chance.
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