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Michigan issues stay-at-home order amid coronavirus: Here’s what it means
Explanation of Gov. Whitmer’s Stay-At-Home order (courtesy of ClickOn Detroit)
Vital Funding for State’s Small Businesses Gains Michigan Strategic Fund Support
The Michigan Small Business Relief Program will provide up to $20 million in support for small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19. The funding is divided between $10 million in small business grants and $10 million in small business loans to support businesses facing drastic reductions in cash flow and the continued support of their workforce. Funds for the program are expected to be available no later than April 1, 2020
Michigan COVID-19 Business Response Center
Information from Business Leaders for Michigan
HUB International Coronavirus Resource Center
Information and resources from insurance broker HUB International
SBA Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Information from the U.S. Small Business Administration for small business owners, including information on SBA low-interest COVID-19 loans
SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus
U.S. Small Business Administration response to COVID-19, with list of states eligible for SBA disaster loans
State of Michigan Coronavirus Info & Updates
Information and resources from the State of Michigan, including sections for Residents & Communities; Health Care Professionals; Childcare & School Admins; and Employers and Workers
Office of the Governor Executive Order No. 2020-10: Temporary expansions in unemployment eligibility and cost-sharing
Executive Order issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, declaring a state of emergency across Michigan and expanding unemployment benefits for those affected by COVID-19
Resources for Michigan Businesses During COVID-19
Information for Michigan businesses from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
Online matchmaking platform for suppliers, buyers providing critical response to COVID-19
The MEDC’s Pure Michigan Business Connect program is now offering a free, online procurement platform to assist suppliers of critical health and human services across a broad range of categories access critical supplies and products as they respond to the COVID-19 outbreak
Resources for Small Businesses During COVID-19
Information from the Michigan Small Business Development Center (MiSBDC) for businesses
Small Business Association of Michigan: FAQ’s for Potential HR Issues Arising from the Coronavirus
Information for companies from the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM)
Coronavirus: An Employer Q&A from Barnes & Thornburg
Q&A on coronavirus for employers from law firm Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center
Employee health & safety resources from Gibson, an insurance broker and risk management services firm