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
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Tipping Point Solutions Inc. expanding in Sault Ste. Marie, adding high-tech, high-paying jobs
• Project will bring nine high-paying, high-tech jobs to Sault Ste. Marie • Tipping Point Solutions is a Native American-, veteran-owned provider of high-tech solutions to the defense industry
Thursday, March 5, 2020
MEDC Executive Committee Approves Resolution in Support of Leadership Transition
• Executive Committee accepts intended retirement of Jeff Mason as CEO effective April 3, 2020 • Mark Burton appointed to serve as interim CEO effective March 5, 2020 • Directs personnel and compensation subcommittee to conduct national search
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Whitmer to Partner with Finland on Clean Technology Growth and Development
Governor signs MOU with Finland Minister of Economic Affairs during delegation visit to Michigan
