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Governor Whitmer signs executive order expanding child care access during COVID-19
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.
MICHauto adds new senior director to provide additional support amid COVID-19 challenges
MICHauto recently announced the addition of Carolyn Sauer to its team. Sauer will serve as senior director and promote MICHauto’s mission centered on advocacy, talent, convening, and next-generation mobility. She will also manage stakeholders and events, as well as support operations, fundraising, and strategic partnerships.
Work Share program provides an option for employers looking to avoid layoffs during COVID-19 crisis
Work Share is a program that permits employers to maintain operational productivity during declines in regular business activity instead of laying off workers. With the plan, rather than being laid off, eligible employees work a reduced number of hours in the work week and receive a portion of weekly unemployment benefits.
Banking guidance during COVID-19 crisis
During a time of unknowns, both banks and businesses are having to adjust their strategies and approaches to financial matters to accommodate for the drastic and unexpected disruptions to daily operations.
Michigan Strategic Fund votes in favor of economic relief program for small businesses, up to $20 million in grants and loans
On March 19, 2020, the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) unanimously voted to approve a $20 million economic relief program intended to provide financial relief to small businesses struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
SBA loans now available for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved her request for a statewide Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration, opening the opportunity to small businesses to access low-interest loans from the SBA.
Details on the recently passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 18, 2020, the Senate passed legislation surrounding leave provisions in relation to COVID-19. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act contains leave provisions applicable to private employers with fewer than 500 employees, as well as some governmental employers.
COVID-19 contraction risk matrix from the Office of Attending Physician
The Office of Attending Physician in the U.S. senate has developed a decision matrix on an individual's varying degrees of risk for contracting COVID-19 based on recent interactions. In the absence of specific guidance from local public health professionals, this CDC-based tool may be used.
Survey: Identifying suppliers and providers of Personal Protective Equipment and Medical Supplies
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.
Michigan SBDC hosts free webinars to guide business owners amid COVID-19
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 owners, free of charge.
