Business Support & Services
Grants, Loans & Financial Assistance
Reopening Business
Unemployment
Webinars
Other
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation MEDC Website
- Michigan Small Business Survival Grant (application opens January 19-21, 2021) www.michiganbusiness.org/survival
- Michigan Stages Survival Grant (application opens January 21-28, 2021) https://www.michiganbusiness.org/about-medc/covid19/stages/
- Michigan Small Business Restart Program, COVID-19 Workplace Safety Grant, and more
- Small Business Administration Coronavirus Relief Options SBA Website - Application Deadlines Extended. Verify deadline with the SBA.
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), SBA Express Bridge Loans, SBA Debt Relief
- A second round of assistance was signed into legislation by President Trump on December 28, 2020. View this video for a description of the programs available and how to apply.
- CARES Act funds to help qualifying small businesses expand their capacity by adding weatherized, temporary outdoor facilities. https://www.sbam.org/weatherization-grants/
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), SBA Express Bridge Loans, SBA Debt Relief
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Guide to Small Business COVID-10 Emergency Loans
- https://youtu.be/b_1Lop2ZdJI
- Chemical Bank provides hardship assistance
- Frankenmuth Credit Union provides relief for consumers and business COVID-19 Relief Plan
- Huntington Bank - Lift Local Business Program focuses on growing locally owned businesses
- Huntington Bank provides immediate financial relief measures
- The State Bank provides relief for consumers and business
Reopening Business
- Together with Saginaw Future, we have compiled a number of resources, reopening play-books and other related materials to assist in reopening your business safely. Visit https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/covid-19 to learn more.
- Printable infographics, posters and other workforce information can be found by visiting the Reopening Business Page on this site
Unemployment
- Employer FAQ and Information
- Expanded Benefits Executive Order 2020-10 Employer requently Asked Questions
- Family Medical Leave Act - U.S. Department of Labor questions and answers
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) - U.S. Department of Labor Employer Requirements Employee Rights Temporary Regulations Expanded Eligibility, Increased Unemployment
- Guidance for Employers contemplating potential layoffs
- How-To Video Tutorials for Employers
- UIA Question and Answer Sessions
- UIA Michigan Employer Informational Webinar
- Unemployment Insurance 101
- Work Share Program
Webinars
- Consumers Energy
- Delivering Support to Michigan's Small Business Webinar & Presentation,
- On Demand Response Programs
- Small Business Assistance
- Small Business Survival Kit
- Michigan Chamber of Commerce (no fee, real time and recorded) Click to view topics
- Small Business Association (SBA) Click to view topics
Other
- AT&T Business COVID-19 Support AT&T business Continuity Website
- COVID-19 Local Government Fiscal Strategies Guide
- COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan for Lower Risk Business, Medium Risk Business, High Risk Business, and Very High Risk Business
- Guidelines: Opening Up America Again - best practices to reopen your business safely
- Consumers Energy Small Business Support - Keeping Workers and Communities Safe during COVID-19
- Dow has developed a simplified face shield design and is sharing its design through an open-source file to help accelerate production rates of this critically-needed PPE
- Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association resources www.mrla.org
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
- State by State Reopening Guide
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Resources (for rural residents, businesses and communities) www.usda.gov