On March 18, 2020 Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-16 to expand the capacity for child care services for health care workers, first responders, and other members of the essential workforce providing critical infrastructure to Michiganders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.[...]
In the face of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, DTE is taking the following measures to help ensure every one of its customers has energy during this time: Shutoff Policies Shutoffs for non-payment will be suspended for low income customers (200%[...]
On March 18, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-15 to order a temporary change to the Open Meetings Act to allow public bodies to conduct their meetings electronically, while also facilitating public participation, until April 15, 2020 at 11:59PM. Under Executive Order 202[...]
Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) has launched a virtual procurement assistance tool to assist in sourcing health and human service supply needs amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The open platform allows for company's to list supply needs and/or capabilities on[...]
The Grand Rapids Chamber has begun hosting regular conference calls to address questions that are top-of-mind for its members. Upcoming Calls: SBA Disaster Relief Loans Featuring Ed Garner, Regional Director Michigan Small Business Development CenterThursday, March 19, 2020 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p[...]
Today, the Michigan Department of Treasury announced that small businesses that have experienced disrupted operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic now have additional time to make their sales, use and withholding tax monthly payment. Effective immediately, small businesses scheduled to[...]
The Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has created a database of resources for businesses looking for guidance and support amid the COVID-19 crisis. The following is a list of upcoming webinars the SBDC will be hosting for Michigan business[...]
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has appealed to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Medical Supply companies to complete a brief 5-10 minute survey. This survey is designed to assist[...]
