COVID-19

Michigan Strategic Fund authorizes relief programs to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and recent public health orders Application will open January 19 at 9 a.m. EST at www.michiganbusiness.org/survival Small Business Survival grants will be administered by 15 Economic Development Organizations covering all 83 counties All applications received will be considered by EDOs in the review process $3.5 million Michigan Stages Survival Grant program also approved to offer relief to live music and event venues statewide   LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved two grant programs – the Michigan Small Business Survival Grants and the Michigan Stages Survival… Read More »

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In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, the State of Michigan has allocated $100 million of CARES Act funding to implement the Michigan Small Business Restart Program to support the needs of Michigan Businesses directly impacted by COVID-19. The application for businesses to apply for funding will open on July 15, 2020. You may go to the website (https://www.michiganbusiness.org/restart/?fbclid=IwAR3SNnMYVgx5EAAFpYidva59GX_jeuLlDs-U9O3I9fpEjkvS3LdkQyLH47Q) for eligibility guidelines and further information. Those that received a Small Business Relief Grant (MSBRG) are thought to be eligible to apply for this Small Business Restart Grant. If you have questions, reach out to us directly. (906) 495-5631 Attached… Read More »

Michigan Economic Development Corporation:  Small Business Relief Program Grants​ ​The State of Michigan has announced a grant program totaling $10 million statewide. The Upper Peninsula applied for $1 million and received $500,000 total to available businesses across the U.P.   To qualify for this, program your business must meet these fundamental criteria: Does your company have 50 or fewer employees? Does your company need working capital to support payroll, rent, mortgage payments, utility expenses, or other similar expenses that occur in the ordinary course of business? Can your company demonstrate an income loss resulting from an Executive Order and/or the COVID-19 outbreak? Applications… Read More »