Relevant Business Resources

Video and webinar resources

• Webinar: Minneapolis Federal Reserve U.P. Economic Findings
• Media Meet: Miller Canfield Reopening the U.P. 
• Webinar: Reopening the U.P. with Miller Canfield
• Webinar: COVID-19 Resources for Upper Peninsula Businesses

Business Resources

• It’s Different U.P. Here: Facts about COVID-19 and its economic impact
• Business Leaders of Michigan COVID-19 Response Center
• Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) COVID-19 Resources
• Small Business Association (SBA) Disaster Loan Assistance
• Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) daily briefings and webinars 
• MI Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Small Business support during COVID-1
• USDA Implements Immediate Measures to Help Rural Businesses
• National Main Street Center Report: Impact of COVID-19 on Small Business

Hospitality Industry Resources

• Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Establish Statewide Partnership; MRLA and MDARD to coordinate food labeling training for restaurants, prepare for retail sale
• Michigan Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA) financial relief for bars and restaurants
• National Restaurant Association: COVID-19 Resources

Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act

• Summary of Federal CARES Act 
• Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Fact Sheet
• U.S. Chamber: CARES PPP Small Business Guide and Checklist
• IRS: Employee Retention Credit available for many businesses financially impacted by COVID-19
• U.S. Chamber: Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit

Unemployment Information

• State of Michigan UIA: Unemployment Resources for Employers and Workers
• UIA Workshare Program

Legal, Human Resources, and General Employer Tools

• Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)/FMLA Information
• Department of Labor FFCRA Questions and Answers
• FAQ’s for Potential HR Issues Arising from the Coronavirus
• MI-SBDC: COVID-19 Employee Leave Programs for your Small Business
• US Department of Labor COVID-19 resources for employers
• IRS Coronavirus-related Tax Credits
• CDC: Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
• Essential Workers Emergency Childcare Resource

Additional Business Tools

• Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Resources for Communicating in a time of COVID-19
• Small Business tools and tips from Google
• Coronavirus Communication Toolkit with downloadable material
• COVID-19 customizable flyer for businesses to communicate with customers

Downloads

COVID-19 Business Toolkit (pdf)DownloadGuidance on Temporary Leave vs. Termination (pdf)Download