The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services updated two of its epidemic orders, allowing increased capacity limits and extended curfews at various venues, including restaurants and bars. Starting Friday, March 5, Michigan restaurants and bars will be able to operate at 50 percent of capacity, up from 25 percent, with a maximum of 100 people. The current 10 p.m. curfew will be moved back to 11 p.m. for dine-in service. The state also will now allow up to 15 people from three different households on indoor gatherings at private residences, while retail stores will be able to operate at 50 percent capacity.
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Inc. Webinar: Opportunities for Woman-Owned Businesses
Join Inc. on Thursday, March 4 at 3 p.m. ET for a conversation on some of the challenges impacting women small-business owners. Learn from seasoned entrepreneurs and experts who will provide information, practical advice, and helpful resources to beat adversity and spot opportunities now.
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Driving Economic Prosperity in a Post-Pandemic Era
The coronavirus pandemic plunged the world into a deep health and economic crisis. The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine points to a “light at the end of the tunnel” for the country’s physical health, but entrepreneurism has been, and will continue to be, a driver of long-term economic growth. MEDC’s Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Fred Molnar, discusses how, in a post-COVID era, small businesses and startups are the “shot in the arm” the economy so desperately needs to recover.
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Registered Apprenticeship Grants to Support Career Opportunities for Underrepresented Populations
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced the recipients of grants totaling more than $6 million to help support the development of over 2,300 Registered Apprenticeship opportunities throughout the state. The State Apprenticeship Expansion grants have been awarded to nine Regional Implementation Consortia to increase and develop registered apprenticeship opportunities for underrepresented populations in high-skill, high-wage, in-demand careers. Funds provided by the grant awards will help support 200 employer sponsors for Registered Apprenticeship Program costs, including on-the-job learning and related technical instruction.
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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)
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