Join MEDC and Crain’s Content Studio on Thursday, January 14 at 12 p.m. EDT for a free webcast, Doing Business Internationally. Learn how you can receive financial assistance from the state of Michigan to expand export-related activities and hear how state international trade programs have adapted in this new business environment.

Starting Monday, January 11, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is moving forward with vaccination of Michiganders age 65 and older; frontline essential workers including police officers, first responders, frontline state and federal workers and jail and prison staff; and preK-12 teachers and childcare providers. All counties may begin vaccinating residents over age 65 and seniors are urged to visit Michigan.gov/COVIDVaccine to find local health departments and other local vaccine clinics near them that are ready to book appointments.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is distributing 3.5 million free masks as part of the state’s Mask Up, Mask Right campaign. Free KN95 masks provided by MDHHS will be distributed by community organizations, including local MDHHS offices, health departments and Area Agency on Aging offices. Residents who need masks can pick one up from partner sites across the state. Find a distribution site at Michigan.gov/MaskUpMichigan or call the COVID-19 hotline at 888-535-6136.

MEDC and MLive have partnered together to encourage Michiganders to support local. Dave Lorenz, Travel Michigan VP, John Gonzalez of MLive, and Chef Jenna from Amore in West Michigan discuss the state of restaurants in Pure Michigan.

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.