Updates to Return-to-Work Safety Guidelines and New Epidemic Order Expanding Capacity Limits

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has updated its COVID-19 emergency rules as many employers return to in-person work. In addition, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its COVID-19 Gatherings and Face Masks epidemic order, eliminating outdoor capacity limits and increasing indoor social gatherings to 50 percent capacity, which is set to take effect on June 1.

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Connect with West Michigan Buyers at Grand Sourcing Summit

Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) and regional partners from West Michigan are hosting a virtual local supplier event, providing Michigan businesses an opportunity to meet with Grand Rapids area purchasing companies to discuss procurement needs. This no-cost event will include a webinar to discuss resources available to assist with business growth, followed by one-on-one buyer-supplier meetings. The webinar is open for anyone interested in attending. A supplier application is required to participate in buyer-supplier meetings.

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Michigan Leads Venture Capital Growth in Great Lakes Region

In an article highlighting the growing availability of venture capital across the U.S., Crunchbase points to Michigan as the fastest growing state for VC investment, with an increase in venture dollars from $300 million in 2016 to $3.1 billion last year. Read more about what major investments Crunchbase credits for helping to attract new out-of-state money to Michigan in recent years and the in-state capital ecosystem that helped back nearly every Michigan venture-funded startup, demonstrating the health of the state’s entrepreneurial economy.

Additional Resources Available Online

The Michigan Opportunity is an economic development podcast featuring candid conversations with business leaders across Michigan. Listen now at michiganbusiness.org/podcast or on your favorite podcasting platform.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation helps to connect businesses to new resources, meet new partners and access the additional capital they need from the start. If your business needs support to reach its new potential, the MEDC is available to help. Visit michiganbusiness.org/pure-partnership to find customized business assistance.

Access 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.