Relevant Business Resources

Financial assistance and support

State of Michigan Programs

FOR: Employers with less than 250 employees or less that come under the jurisdiction of MIOSHA

DEADLINE: Ongoing

MIOSHA is awarding qualifying employers for a dollar-for-dollar match up to $5,000 to purchase safety and health-related equipment and equipment-related training to create a safer and healthier work environment.

FOR: 77 non-entitlement counties in Michigan

DEADLINE: Ongoing

As communities across Michigan face budget uncertainties due to unanticipated costs associated with COVID-19, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has made available $20 million in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Act funding to 77 non-entitlement counties to provide economic relief. Funds may be used to reimburse for unbudgeted expenditures by counties to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus.

FOR: Previous MSF Awardees

DEADLINE: Ongoing

The MSF Awardee Relief Initiative program authorizes emergency relief to businesses and community projects that have previously received grants, loans, or other forms of economic assistance from the Michigan Strategic Fund.

FOR: Suppliers of PPE-related equipment

DEADLINE: Ongoing

Does your business have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that can support organizations responding to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak? Click here to be included in the list of suppliers.

FOR: Early stage tech companies

DEADLINE: Ongoing

The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved modifications to the BAF to provide greater support to business accelerators in Michigan’s Statewide SmartZone network that serve startups and high-tech companies impacted by COVID-19. SmartZone services can be accessed at Houghton/Hancock MTEC, Marquette SmartZone Innovate Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie SmartZone/Sault Ste. Marie EDC

U.P. programs

FOR: Businesses in Marquette County

DEADLINE: Ongoing

These funds are available to businesses in Marquette County to help alleviate sudden and severe economic dislocation caused by COVID-19.

Internal Revenue Services

FOR: Employers who are closed, partially closed or experiencing significant revenue losses

DEADLINE: Ongoing

Employee Retention Credit, designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll. The refundable tax credit is 50% of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an eligible employer whose business has been financially impacted by COVID-19.

Relevant Business Resources

Financial assistance and support

State of Michigan Programs

FOR: Employers with less than 250 employees or less that come under the jurisdiction of MIOSHA

DEADLINE: Ongoing

FOR: 77 non-entitlement counties in Michigan

DEADLINE: Ongoing

FOR: Previous MSF Awardees

DEADLINE: Ongoing

FOR: Suppliers of PPE-related equipment

DEADLINE: Ongoing

FOR: Early stage tech companies

DEADLINE: Ongoing

U.P. programs

FOR: Businesses in Marquette County

DEADLINE: Ongoing

Internal Revenue Services

FOR: Employers who are closed, partially closed or experiencing significant revenue losses

DEADLINE: Ongoing

Federal Programs and Resources

Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs

SBA Express Bridge Loans

SBA Debt Relief

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

Paycheck protection program

Video and webinar resources

Business Resources

Legal, Human Resources, and General Employer Tools

Hospitality Industry Resources

Unemployment Information

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