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Beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 3:00 P.M., the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) will hosting daily COVID-19 briefings on Facebook with Rob Fowler and Brian Calley.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-11, to prohibit all events over 50 people or assemblages in shared indoor spaces over 50 people beginning Tuesday, March 17 at 9:00am.

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is still open and operating as best as it can with enhanced cleaning measures in place and adhering to health regulations.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed Executive Order 2020-12, temporarily lifting weight and other delivery-related restrictions for vehicles carrying essential supplies to mitigate the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The executive order is effective immediately and extends until Monday, April 13 at 11:59pm.

Several businesses with West Michigan locations are looking to hire people to fill high-demand jobs amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

As our region’s economy begins to grapple with the effects and uncertainty presented by COVID-19, many small to mid-sized manufacturers are sharing the best practices they have begun to implement to deal with this unprecedented situation. The following is a list of options and steps your business can consider as we work collaboratively to mitigate the negative impact of COVID-19.

In times like this, it is extremely important that systems, institutions, and municipalities be prepared to communicate to all communities they serve and to whom they are accountable. We hope and expect that they allocate necessary resources to ensure that all communities have access to the latest information about COVID-19, community precautions and resources available to them.

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death. It is caused by a new strain of coronavirus not previously identified in humans and is easily spread from person to person. There is currently no approved vaccine or antiviral treatment for this disease.

The health and safety of our customers, staff and communities is important to us. Effective Monday, March 16, 2020: In order to slow the spread of COVID-19, West Michigan Works! is cancelling all workshops, hiring events and other group activities until further notice.

Today The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with Calder Capital, announced the new ownership and subsequent expansion of Laser Access, LLC. The company will be expanding at their Walker, Mich. facility and investing $1.6M into the location.