On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-33, which recognizes the expanded scope of economic, educational, and civic dislocation caused by the COVID-19, and equips the administration to address fully the devastation caused by virus. The order also[...]
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Pure Michigan Business Connect program has launched a new grant program providing a total of $1 million in grants to Michigan’s small manufacturers looking to retool and produce critical health and human service supplies in [...]
General Resources About COVID 19 michigan.gov - State of Michigan site for COVID 19 response measures and resources CDC - Federal government site for COVID 19 response measures and resources Senator Gary Peters - A collection of trusted resources surrounding the Coronavirus [...]
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today announced new programs for workers affected by COVID-19. The governor, under the federal CARES Act, signed an agreement between Michigan and the U.S. Dept. of Labor to implement Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Compensation programs that[...]
If the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has made it challenging to meet basic businesses expenses such as rent, payroll or utility bills. Small business customers can call 800-805-0490 to get assistance with their energy bills and to learn about additional[...]
The Michigan National Guard has received a request to aid Food Banks in four communities across the state, including Ann Arbor, Comstock Park, Flint, and Pontiac. Approximately 10 Michigan National Guard members will be serving at each site. Support to the[...]
A new private-public coalition has launched a website where West Michigan businesses and their employees can get accurate, timely and relevant information and connect to vital resources to help them weather the COVID-19 crisis. The website – COVIDWM.org – offers information on [...]
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act offers protection to workers and their families in advance of mass layoffs and business closings. Federal law requires employers to provide at least 60 DAYS NOTICE to employees and certain government agencies and[...]
