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Wednesday, October 06, 2021Going PRO Talent Fund Application Period is Now Underway! Ends Oct. 28
Oakland County Michigan Works! has great news for businesses across Oakland County. The State of Michigan passed its fiscal year budget last week which included $40 million for employers to train new and current employees through the Going PRO Talent Fund. Time is of the essence! The deadline to submit an application is Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. We can help you complete the process. Since its launch, 348 Oakland County employers have taken advantage of the Going PRO Talent Fund to prepare
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Tuesday, October 05, 2021Michigan Small Businesses: Apply for Matching Grants to Improve Workplace Safety and Health
Are you part of a Michigan small business with 250 employees or less? If so, your company may be eligible to apply for a MIOSHA matching grant up to $5,000 to make improvements to your workplace's safety and health. The grants are available through the Workplace Improvement to Safety and Health (MIWISH) Grant Program and enable employers to purchase safety and health-related equipment and training that will provide a safer and healthier work environment and reduce the risk of injury and illness to
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Tuesday, October 05, 2021In-person MTI Courses are Back!
In case you missed it, the MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) is returning to face-to-face classroom instruction this month! Those who benefit from in-person instruction can now enjoy a return to the classroom, while those who would prefer to complete virtual instructor-led trainings will still have the option to do so. For the safety of MTI students, MIOSHA is encouraging all MTI co-sponsors to follow updated CDC guidelines, which recommend implementing face coverings for all employees and
Wednesday, September 29, 2021SBA - Changes to Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
Please note the following changes to EIDL. The SBA has increased the amount of funding that can be borrowed from $500,000 to $2 million for qualified applicants. COVID EIDL funds can be used to pay and prepay commercial debt and make payments on federal business debt in recognition of the financial reality many small businesses are facing during this crisis. Repaying is two years after your loan origination date. One-month exclusive window for businesses requesting $500,000. During this time, approvals
Wednesday, September 29, 2021Paycheck Protection Program Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal
If your PPP loan is $150,000 or less, you may be eligible to apply for direct forgiveness through SBA using our online portal. Follow the steps below. 1.Find out if your lender is participating. 2.Watch a video about how to use the portal. 3.Apply for forgiveness. For additional information, visit the SBA website.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021DTE Community Connections
At DTE, our aspiration is to be a force for good in the communities where we live and serve. Achieving this begins and ends with our relationships and partnerships with communities, which is why we developed this newsletter to keep you looped in on current projects, initiatives and successes. When the community has a need, we look to partners like you to come alongside us and help. Our goal is serve our communities with initiatives that directly benefit and positively impact their lives. This year,
Monday, September 20, 2021SBA Enhances COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to Aid Small Businesses Facing Challenges from Delta Variant
WASHINGTON (Globe Newswire) — Today, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced major enhancements to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, a federal disaster relief loan designed to better serve and support our small business communities still reeling from the pandemic, especially hard-hit sectors such as restaurants, gyms, and hotels. The SBA is ready to receive new applications immediately from small businesses looking to take advantage of
