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Michigan health department announces new capacity restrictions
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Michigan health department announces new capacity restrictions

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced new capacity restrictions on indoor gatherings, effective immediately.

The Right Place, Inc. distributes over $9M in emergency grant funds
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The Right Place, Inc. distributes over $9M in emergency grant funds

Today The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and regional partners, announced that 1,060 small businesses have been awarded over $9M in grant funding. These grants were awarded to eligible West Michigan small businesses who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Futures for Frontliners: Information for West Michiganders
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Futures for Frontliners: Information for West Michiganders

On September 10, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer launched the nation's first program offering tuition-free college to an estimated 625,000 Michiganders who provided essential, frontline services during the COVID-19 Stay Home, Stay Safe orders between April-June 2020.

West Michigan Dataconomy: Essential workers of the COVID crisis
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West Michigan Dataconomy: Essential workers of the COVID crisis

We all witnessed how the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) halted the global economy in a largely unprecedented manner. Yet, while many economic sectors were put on pause, others continued operating throughout the pandemic. These sectors were classified as ‘essential’ industries, and consequently were operated by workers who were also classified as essential.

Navigate 2020: Finding Global Opportunities During Uncertain Times
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Navigate 2020: Finding Global Opportunities During Uncertain Times

For The Right Place, Inc.’s July session of its new Navigate 2020 webinar series, Sonja Johnson, Executive Director of the GVSU Van Andel Global Trade Center gave a brief overview of the current state of global trade.

$9.5M in Emergency Grant Funds Available to West Michigan Small Businesses Starting July 15
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$9.5M in Emergency Grant Funds Available to West Michigan Small Businesses Starting July 15

Another round of funding for emergency small business relief has become available from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Over $9.5M in grant funding has been allocated to The Right Place to support eligible West Michigan businesses.

Governor Whitmer rescinds Safer at Home Order, moves Michigan to phase four of the MI Safe Start Plan
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Governor Whitmer rescinds Safer at Home Order, moves Michigan to phase four of the MI Safe Start Plan

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-110, rescinding her Safer at Home order and moving the entire state to phase four of the MI Safe Start Plan.

Kent County Back to Work PPE Program launches
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Kent County Back to Work PPE Program launches

As employers reopen across Kent County, personal protective equipment (PPE) will be a critical component in helping to protect employees, visitors, clients and customers from the spread of COVID-19. This program will provide PPE to qualifying small businesses and other employers, at no cost, to assist in reopening their operations.

Navigate 2020: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Economic Forecast
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Navigate 2020: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Economic Forecast

In mid-May, The Right Place hosted the first webinar in its new monthly series, Navigate 2020. Guest speaker Rick Mattoon, senior economist and economic advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, provided insight and answered questions surrounding the anticipated economic recovery in the U.S. following the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Governor Whitmer reopens auto dealerships and retail businesses by appointment, authorizes nonessential medical, dental and veterinary procedures
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Governor Whitmer reopens auto dealerships and retail businesses by appointment, authorizes nonessential medical, dental and veterinary procedures

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed executive order 2020-96 to reopen retail businesses and auto dealerships by appointment statewide on Tuesday, May 26, as part of her MI Safe Start plan. The governor’s executive order also lifts the requirement that health care providers delay some nonessential medical, dental, and veterinary procedures statewide beginning on Friday, May 29.

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