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Strengthening Small Business
Dear Michigander, Right now, Michigan has an incredible opportunity to make lasting, transformative investments in our families, small businesses, and communities. We can use our $3.5 billion budget surplus and billions in federal aid to revitalize our economy and help small businesses emerge from a once-in-a-century pandemic stronger than ever. I wanted to reach out …
Healthier Homes Pilot
Consumers Energy is rolling out a NEW Healthier Homes Pilot that may be able to assist income qualified customers in the Flint area that have COPD, asthma and/or other health related issues. See attached flyer for more info. Does your organization have the bandwidth to circulate this flyer to your clients and community members, and …
PHOTOS: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist Celebrate Reopening of State to Full Capacity, Highlight the Administration’s Economic Jumpstart Plan
More than nine million vaccines administered as new COVID cases fall to one-year low. LANSING, Mich. – Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist today celebrated the reopening of state to full capacity at Belle Isle in Detroit and highlighted the administration’s Economic Jumpstart Plan focused on strengthening the economy and putting Michiganders back to work. Starting today, capacity in both indoor and outdoor settings will increase to 100% and …
PRESS RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Takes Action to Help Michiganders Get Back to Work Safely
MIOSHA updates COVID-19 emergency rules to align with Federal OSHA LANSING, Mich.—Today, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) filed COVID-19 emergency rules to align with Federal OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The updated rules are effective today and set to expire Dec. 22, 2021. The rules rescind the emergency rules issued on May 24, 2021 and …
Press Release – 2021 Virtual Bastille Day Race to benefit Genesee Habitat
The 2021 Virtual Bastille Day Race, presented by The State Bank will be held July 10th – 17th to benefit Genesee County Habitat for Humanity Flint, Mich. (June 15, 2021) — Genesee County Habitat for Humanity announces the 19th Annual Bastille Day Race, presented by The State Bank. The 15k run/ 5k run and walk …
FIS FREE Technology Training
Good afternoon Past Smartphone Participants and Those Interested in Training, I hope this email finds you well, healthy, and your family secure! The board of directors have determined that we would not offer in-person smartphone training due to the rising number of covid cases until Spring. As the weather warms up, we would like to …
RELEASE: Lt. Governor Gilchrist Encourages Michiganders to Sign Up for Federal Program to Lower Cost of High-Speed Internet
Michiganders are eligible to receive discounts on internet service and devices. LANSING, Mich. – Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and the Connecting Michigan Taskforce are encouraging Michigan families to sign up for a new federal program to help lower the cost of high speed internet service, which has begun enrolling participants today. The Emergency Broadband …
Help for seniors needing food assistance
Put more food on your table! National Kidney Foundation of Michigan offers help to seniors needing food assistance FLINT, MICH. – (May 13, 2021) – It’s important to eat right — even when money is tight. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) helps people with limited incomes to buy the …
I-69 Trade Corridor Regional Newsletter
Grant Funding Available for Michigan Restaurant and Bars Restaurant Revitalization Fund The new Restaurant Revitalization Fund, part of the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act, provides $28.6 billion in grants to restaurants and bars who have experienced pandemic-related revenue loss. The U.S. Small Business Administration began registrations for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund today, Friday, April …