As used in this act:

    (a) "Business incubation center" or "center" means a building described in section 3.

    (b) "Community board" or "board" means a board created pursuant to section 4.

    (c) "Department" means the department of commerce.

    (d) "Educational institution" means a local school district, an intermediate school district, or a college, university, community college, or junior college within this state.

    (e) "Local governmental unit" means a county, township, city, or village within this state.