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Business Info
On this site, we have compiled information that can be used to help business owners navigate through these times. From loans to grants to executive orders we hope you find your answers here. Should you have any questions about these topics see the Contact Information area for ways to communicate directly with representatives from the listed agencies.
If you need help navigating the waters to re-open your business please reach out to meet with a Chamber representative. We can provide resources more tailored to your needs, help with marketing, and planning for your business to come back to the Saline area better than ever! Email the office today to discuss how we can help you meet your needs.
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HELPFUL CONTACT INFO
Ann Arbor Spark (734) 761-9317 businessdevelopment@annarborusa.org
Spark's SVP: Phil Santer's cell (734) 679-7189 phil@annarborusa.org
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services COVID Helpline: Sun-Sat 8a-5p (888)535-6136
Michigan Small Business Development Center-Greater Washtenaw Region Ron Stevens rostevens@wccnet.org
To view webinars that are pertinent now follow this link to MI SBDC
Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency (866) 500-0017
Michigan Works (800) 285-WORKS
SBA: Disaster Assistance (800) 659-2955 diastercustomerserice@sba.gov
Small Business Administration (313) 226-6075 michigan@sba.gov
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REOPENING YOUR BUSINESS IN MICHIGAN'S ECONOMY
COVID preparedness & response plan template -SBDC (contact office for edits)
COVID response & preparedness plan template - SBAM pdf form (contact sbam@sbam.org for a different format)
COVID Workplace Toolkit - Jackson County Health Department (updated: 04/28/20)
MI Safe Start: A plan to re-engage Michigan's economy (updated: 05/07/20)
Michigan Small Business Development Center's reopening checklist
OSHA preparedness guide for employers
OSHA response to workplace safety & coronavirus exposure
Reopening Businesses Digital Resource Center (updated: 05/18/20)
Reopening business plan workbook
Small business owner's guidebook to opening safely
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EMPLOYERS/EMPLOYEES HELP CENTER
An Independent contractors guide to COVID relief (available in English & Espanol)
Claiming unemployment benefits in MI under COVID-19
Department of Labor fact sheet for employers
Department of Labor FAQs (reference: FFCRA)
Health coverage options: for those employees who lost their health insurance
Unemployment compensation notice to an employee
Unemployment insurance under the CARES Act
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GRANTS, LOANS, & ECONOMIC STABILITY
The IRS has extended the deadline to file & pay taxes to July 15, 2020. Should you for any reason need to file an extension please do so immediately to change your file by date to October 15, 2020. Learn more here.
Emergency loan guide & checklist (updated: 04/01/20)
Employee retention credits program FAQ
Guide to employee retention tax credit
Guide to SBA's economic injury disaster loans
Labor Department urges leave vs. termination
Michigan Economic Development Corporation: loans, grants, FAQs
Michigan Women Forward Resilience Fund
PPP FAQ (updated: 05/13/20)
Save small business Fund info (applications open April 20th at 3p) -overview in English & Espanol
SBA disaster assistance to Michigan (English) & Espanol
SBA's paycheck protection program
State provides guidance to employers contemplating potential layoffs
Washtenaw Small Business Resiliency Fund Provides Grants to Distressed Small Businesses
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MICHIGAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CORONAVIRUS TOOLKIT
Their website includes: Executive orders - Unemployment benefits - Financial relief for businesses - FFCRA - HR resources - PPE, disinfecting, & cleaning - Communication planning
SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (SBAM)
SBAM is offering daily Facebook briefings for members & non-members alike starting at 3p. They understand you may have questions & concerns related to the implications of COVID-19 has on your business. SBAM is committed to staying up-to-date on the latest rules & regulations. Have a question now? Please email sbam@sbam.org.
STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
Governor Whitmer has released the Executive Order that has affected us all in reference to how businesses may proceed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about the orders issued by the government, click on the topic of interest: Temporary restrictions on the use of places of public accommodation, Temporary expansions in unemployment eligibility and cost-sharing
Executive Directive: Restrictions on reopening (updated: 05/18/20)
THOMSON REUTERS
The local firm Thomson Reuters has compiled a site of resources made specifically to help small businesses (SMBs). Its sole focus is to leverage any and all content & resources from the legal, government & Reuters' divisions.
US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (USCC)
The United States Chamber of Commerce has provided a summary of the newest bill to be passed concerning COVID-19:
Overview for combating the coronavirus
Summary of latest Congressional action on coronavirus response