The Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order was issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on March 23, 2020, which serves to mitigate potential transmission of the novel COVID-19 virus. Specific questions regarding Gov. Whitmer’s Executive Order should be directed to her Constituent Relations team at (517) 334-7858. Regional and State Legislators recommend that businesses reach out to their lenders as soon as possible to discuss grant and loan options, as well as the possible deferment of any existing loan payments.

To help downtown East Lansing businesses during this difficult time, the following list of resources has been compiled and will be updated as other resources become known.

Links to Informational Resources

Michigan Chamber of Commerce

• Michigan Chamber of Commerce Home 
• Coronavirus Toolkit

State of Michigan

• State of Michigan - Businesses 
• Coronavirus Disease 2019
• Filing For and Receiving Unemployment Insurance Benefits
• Labor and Economic Opportunity 
• State Provides Guidance to Employers Contemplating Potential Layoffs
• Vital Funding for State's Small Businesses Gains Michigan Strategic Fund Support
• The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity - Work Share Program
• Guidance for Businesses

National Restaurant Association

• Coronavirus Information and Resources
  

Small Business Development Center

• Supporting Your Small Business During COVID-19
  

Small Business Administration

• Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources 
• Disaster Loan Assistance

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Coronavirus Response Toolkit
  

Modern Restaurant Management

• Modern Restaurant Management News & Trends

Michigan Retailers Association

• Michigan Retailers Association News

Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP, Inc.)

• LEAP, Inc. is administering 60 $10,000 working capital grants to Michigan-owned small businesses in the tri-county region, including East Lansing businesses. Learn more.