Michigan Businesses Awarded $8 Million to Support COVID-19 Workplace Safety
Employers across Michigan are better prepared to protect employees through more than $8 million in grant funds awarded from MIOSHA COVID-19 Safety Grant Program.
The program launched earlier this year for businesses with 250 or fewer employees as they worked to implement new safety protocols and procedures amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. All eligible and complete applications received grant awards of up to $10,000 leading to about 1,500 businesses who will begin receiving allocations. View the complete list of grantees by region.
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MDHHS Extends Emergency Orders, Moves Traverse City Region to Phase 4
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Thursday revised and extended its epidemic order to contain the spread of COVID-19, tightening restrictions on indoor gatherings and moving the Traverse City region into Phase 4 of the MI Safe Start system, joining the rest of the state.
Effective immediately, indoor venues without fixed seating must limit gatherings such as weddings, parties and banquets to no more than 50 people. Restaurants, bars and other venues must limit seating to no more than six people per table.
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Under the Radar Special MEDC Episode Premiers Thursday
Under the Radar Michigan (UTR) is a PBS television program that features the “people, places and things that make Michigan a great place to be.”
MEDC is thrilled to partner with UTR for a special episode that highlights Michigan’s Arsenal of Innovation – companies large and small that combined technology, talent, and our state’s legendary work ethic and know-how to support the statewide response to COVID-19.
We hope you’ll join us LIVE on the MEDC Facebook page Thursday, October 29 at 7 p.m. for the premiere of this special episode of Under the Radar.
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MPC20 Session Features CEOs From MEDC and Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
Join MEDC CEO Mark Burton and President and CEO of Detroit Economic Growth Corporation this Friday, October 30 at 11 a.m. EST for a conversation highlighting top priorities for economic growth in the coming year and learn how state and regional economic development leaders are rebuilding a post-COVID-19 economy that emphasizes equity and resilience for all Michiganders. The conversation will be moderated by Carol Cain of CBS and Detroit Free Press, and is part of the 2020 virtual Mackinac Policy Conference.
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Mark Burton Op-Ed: Economic Opportunity is a Must for all Michiganders
As our state continues to recover from the global pandemic, we need creative and collaborative solutions to help us build a more equitable and resilient economy here in Michigan. MEDC Chief Executive Officer, Mark Burton shares in his op-ed how the organization has led the state in economic development efforts to support small businesses, communities, entrepreneurs and workers with targeted COVID-19 relief efforts and how MEDC will continue to support growing businesses and build resilient communities across the state and doing so in a way that ensures all Michiganders have a path to a better economic future here in our state.
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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.
