by Joan Horton | Jan 14, 2021 | Breaking News
The State of Michigan has allocated $55 million to implement the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program to support the needs of Michigan businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 virus and the Gatherings and Mask Order. The...
by Joan Horton | Jan 13, 2021 | Breaking News
Employee Assistance Grants are available for those employees in restaurant, bar, hospitality and other entertainment venues that have been impacted by health department mandates. Applications will accepted beginning at 9am on January 15 and will be accepted through...
by Joan Horton | Jan 11, 2021 | Breaking News
Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venues Act is the official name of the latest round of federal assistance for small business. This program provides new funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans which is a forgivable loan if...
by Joan Horton | Dec 30, 2020 | Breaking News
On December 29, 2020 Governor Whitmer signed a relief bill that includes $55 million to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Grants of up to $20,000 will be made available to small businesses across the state that need support this winter and includes $45...
by Joan Horton | Dec 27, 2020 | Monthly Newsletter
All the news that is news for the month of December Downtown Business Updates Construction continues for the Weiss Distillery, 34 E. 14 Mile and Broadway Square (ACE Development) 84 W. 14 Mile, the former Lim’s Palace, has received full site plan approval. The new...
by Joan Horton | Dec 23, 2020 | Breaking News
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is launching a new program that will give eligible food assistance recipients the opportunity to use their benefits to purchase restaurant meals. Older adults over 60, people with a disability including...
by Joan Horton | Dec 18, 2020 | Breaking News
Today Governor Whitmer announced an update of MDHHS epidemic orders, effective Monday, Dec. 21 until Friday, Jan. 15. Indoor dining in bars and restaurants is still prohibited, but they can continue to offer outdoor dining, carry-out, and delivery. Casinos, bowling...
by Joan Horton | Dec 12, 2020 | Breaking News
December 12, 2020 Businesses that require social gatherings for customers and have experienced disrupted operations due to COVID-19 epidemic orders now have additional time to make their December sales, use and withholding tax payment. Effective immediately, most...
by Joan Horton | Dec 12, 2020 | Breaking News
UPDATE: Application for businesses to apply will open on Dec. 15, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. Grants are targeted to specific businesses (read eligibility requirements) and may only be used for the following eligible expenses: payroll expenses, rent/ mortgage payments, and...
by Joan Horton | Dec 7, 2020 | Breaking News
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended by 12 days the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. The additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full impact of the...
