Friday, April 3, 2020
State Expands Support Services Available for Startups, Entrepreneurs in Response to COVID-19
• State expands eligibility for the Business Acceleration Fund (BAF) to help Michigan’s SmartZones support more startups, small businesses, and certain non-tech businesses manufacturing, distributing necessary personal protection equipment
Friday, April 3, 2020
Lt. Governor Gilchrist & former Lt. Governor Calley team up to announce coalition to support small businesses, improve access to federal loans
Launch statewide effort to encourage Michigan businesses to apply for $349 billion SBA Paycheck Protection Program, starting today
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Pure Michigan Business Connect offering grants to manufacturers looking to retool and produce critical health and human service supplies
• PMBC COVID-19 Emergency Access and Retooling Grants program will provide $1 million in grants to Michigan small businesses and nonprofits • Immediate funding up to $150,000 will be awarded to qualified manufacturers
Friday, March 27, 2020
Application process now live for Michigan Small Business Relief Program funding
• Up to $20 million in grants and loans now available to Michigan’s small businesses impacted by COVID-19 outbreak •Program now accepting applications, with key information available at michiganbusiness.org/covid19
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Pure Michigan Business Connect updates virtual, statewide matchmaking platform for critical COVID-19 response efforts
• Donations of supplies critical to COVID-19 response efforts now also available on platform • Provides health and human services providers and local municipalities with direct access to suppliers of goods and services
Friday, March 20, 2020
New funding, tools available for Michigan’s small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Small businesses around the state have a growing number of resources available to assist them in recovering from economic losses as a result of the COVID-19 virus.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Governor Whitmer announces SBA loans now available for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
SBA Disaster Declaration requested by Whitmer Approved
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Vital funding for state’s small businesses gains Michigan Strategic Fund support
Michigan Small Business Relief Program will provide up to $20 million in grants and loans to Michigan’s small businesses impacted by COVID-19 outbreak
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Pure Michigan Business Connect offering virtual, statewide matchmaking platform for suppliers, buyers providing critical response to COVID-19
Free portal offers opportunity for service providers and suppliers to access virtual introductions for sourcing products and services critical to response for COVID-19
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
MEDC, state’s small business support organizations join forces to develop resources for Michigan’s small businesses impacted by COVID-19
• Organizations working together to support Gov. Whitmer’s request for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance from U.S. Small Business Administration • MEDC to continue developing and deploying resources to support Michigan businesses of all sizes
