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Thursday, January 14, 2021$55 Million Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program to Open Application January 19, 2021
The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved the $55 million Michigan Small Business Survival Grant program to meet the urgent need of Michigan small businesses that have experienced a significant financial hardship due to the recent COVID-19 emergency “gatherings and face mask orders.” The program was part of Senate Bill 748 signed into law by Governor Whitmer on Dec. 29, 2020. The application period for the grant will open at 9 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Jan. 19 and run through Noon EST on Friday, Jan. 22.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021What to Expect at Your Appointment to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19
It’s important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to help stop this pandemic as we learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work in real-world conditions. Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others, stay at least 6 feet away from others, avoid crowds, and wash your hands often. Because COVID-19 is a new disease with new vaccines, you may have questions about what happens before, during, and after your appointment to get vaccinated. These tips will help you know what to
Monday, January 11, 2021Detroit Auto Show Cancelled, Switched to Outdoor Pontiac Event
Auto enthusiasts hoping to catch a glimpse of the newest, hottest cars in the automotive world in Detroit this summer are going to need to reprogram their GPS. The Detroit Auto Dealers Association Monday announced the cancellation of the 2021 North American International Auto Show, originally scheduled for Sept. 24 through Oct. 9 in downtown Detroit, over fears of a still-raging coronavirus pandemic. Instead, DADA officials said in a statement Monday they’re planning a scaled-down, outdoor auto event,
Friday, January 08, 2021SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, January 11, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, January 13. The PPP will open to all participating lenders shortly
Thursday, January 07, 2021MI COVID Alert now available in two additional languages
Spanish, Arabic options make exposure app available to more MichigandersLANSING, Mich. – Today the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) announced the launch of Spanish and Arabic language options for its anonymous exposure notification mobile app, MI COVID Alert. “It is critical that we continue to recognize and find ways to meet the diverse needs of communities across our state,” said Robert Gordon, director of
Monday, January 04, 2021Ford Names Andrew Frick as Head of Sales for U.S. and Canada
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 4, 2020 – Ford Motor Company today announced that Andrew Frick has been appointed vice president, Sales, U.S. and Canada, effective today. He is succeeding Mark LaNeve, who has elected to depart Ford after an accomplished career as a senior marketing and sales leader in order to pursue the next chapter of his professional life. Frick, 47, most recently served as director, U.S. sales, driving positive results in sales and market share. A 25-year company veteran, he also has extensive
Monday, January 04, 2021Paycheck Protection Program Loans – Round Two
On Sunday, December 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed a COVID-19 relief bill that extends and modifies several provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Title III of the new law, called Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act (Act), allocates $284 billion to a second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans. The Act provides the following: Eligible Borrowers Eligible borrowers include small businesses, nonprofit
Monday, January 04, 2021GM to Convert More than 650 U.S. Temporary Employees to Full-Time Status in January
Wages, profit sharing opportunity and benefits set to rise for new full-time employeesTeam members at nine sites in four states to see significant gainsDETROIT — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that more than 650 hourly employees at its sites in the U.S. will transition from temporary to regular full-time employment in January 2021. These employees work at nine GM manufacturing plants and other sites in four states: Michigan, Indiana, Texas and Missouri. “We are proud to welcome these team
Monday, December 21, 2020Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 21, 2020 – Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America.Safety recall for select 2021 Ford E-Series vehicles for 7.3-liter engine cover thermal management Affected vehicles may contain mispositioned insulation on the underside of the engine cover that does not fully extend to the perimeter, as intended. As a result, heat from the engine compartment can cause elevated temperatures on the passenger compartment surface of the engine cover. Under certain conditions,
Monday, December 14, 20202021 Ford Trends Report Finds Consumers Resilient and Adaptive Amid the Pandemic
Ninth annual Looking Further with Ford Trends Report explores how consumers are adapting to life during a pandemic. While 69% of adults globally say they feel overwhelmed by the changes taking place in the world, when asked how well they have adapted to the changes during the pandemic, 47% say it has been “easier than I imagined.”The report highlights the coping mechanisms and resilience that are on display worldwide. Global survey across 14 countries reveals how families and individuals are rewriting the
Monday, June 29, 2020ICONMA's COVID-19 Medical Screening Service Helps Companies Get a Safe Start
In an effort to keep the communities of our clients and employees safe, ICONMA recently launched our COVID-19 Medical Screening Service. With the protection of our client's workforce top of mind, our newest service offering will allow for a secure work environment as many companies begin to resume onsite activities. ICONMA's COVID-19 Medical Screeners perform temperature readings, conduct questionnaires, and make pass/fail determinations of all individuals who are screened for COVID-19. With
