Indoor Dining Reopens February 1
Following last week’s announcement about the plan to reopen indoor dining, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released its next epidemic order today, which goes into effect on Monday, Feb. 1. The order will allow for indoor dining at restaurants with certain requirements; concessions at casinos, movie theaters and stadiums; personal services requiring mask removal; and non-residential gatherings of up to 10 people from two households. The new order will last three weeks, until Sunday, Feb. 21.
The voluntary MI COVID-19 Safer Dining program, also announced, allows food service establishments to become certified by having their ventilation system inspected and submitting their inspection report to the state indicating they are optimizing airflow. Once certified, businesses will be featured on Michigan.gov/covidsaferdining and receive a copy of their certification to post at their establishment to alert diners of their participation.
Two webinars will be hosted on Monday, Jan. 25 to provide additional information about the Safer Dining certification program – one at noon for HVAC contractors interested in conducting inspections and one at 3 p.m. for food service establishments interested in becoming certified. More information will be available at Michigan.gov/covidsaferdining.
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Michigan Stages Survival Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
The Michigan Stages Survival Grant program is now accepting applications to provide relief to live music and entertainment venues that have experienced a significant financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The application period for the grant will run through Noon EST on Thursday, Jan. 28 with grants of up to $40,000 awarded to eligible venues. All applications received during the application period will be reviewed by the Michigan Independent Venue and Promoter Association, who will recommend final grant awards to the MEDC by Feb. 28 for disbursement. Please note that if a business has applied for the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant, they are ineligible to apply for the Michigan Stages Survival Grant.
Details on program guidelines, eligibility requirements and resources to help businesses prepare for the application process ahead of time are available at www.michiganbusiness.org/stages.
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Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Application Now Closed
The application for Michigan Small Business Survival Grants is now closed. If you entered the application queue prior to 12:00 Noon today, January 22, please remain in the queue until you are able to submit your application. All applicants are strongly encouraged to sign up to receive an email to be notified when it is their turn to begin the application process. For updates on application processing and a timeline for funding awards, please visit michiganbusiness.org/survival.
SBA Webinar: Small Business Recovery and Resilience
Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on January 28 at 10 a.m. for a webinar hosted by the SBA Michigan District Office with the Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan. Topics include updates on PPP and loan forgiveness, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and new services from SBA’s funded resource partners to help small businesses survive and recover from the pandemic.
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Going PRO Talent Fund Grants Awarded to Train 30,000 Workers at More Than 850 Michigan Businesses
Through $39,015,052 in grants from the Going PRO Talent Fund, Michigan is helping nearly 30,000 workers across the state to secure employment, industry-recognized credentials and strong wages by providing training grants to more than 850 Michigan businesses to support their high-demand, high-skill talent needs. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) makes Going PRO Talent Fund awards to employers through Michigan Works! Agencies (MWAs).
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Additional Resources Available Online
Access additional COVID-19 resources for businesses and communities by visiting michiganbusiness.org/covid19. Read more about programs supporting economic recovery for Michigan businesses by visiting michiganbusiness.org/covid19response.
Visit michigan.gov/coronavirus to find other valuable resources for employers, workers, residents and communities.
About Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is the state’s marketing arm and lead advocate for business development, job awareness and community development with the focus on growing Michigan’s economy. For more information on the MEDC and our initiatives, visit www.MichiganBusiness.org. For Pure Michigan® tourism information, your trip begins at www.michigan.org
