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Resources for Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This webpage serves to provide links to resources for East Lansing business that have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and related executive orders. Specific questions regarding Gov. Whitmer’s executive orders 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.
The list below will be updated as additional business resources become known.
Links to Informational Resources
East Lansing DDA Business Relief Program
MEDC Match on Main Grant Application
The list below will be updated as additional business resources become known.
Links to Informational Resources
East Lansing DDA Business Relief Program
MEDC Match on Main Grant Application
Michigan Chamber of Commerce
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
- "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order - Guidance for Businesses
- Michigan Small Business Relief Program Q&A
- Federal CARES Act Expands Eligibility, Increases Unemployment Benefits.
- Spirits Buy Back Program for On-Premises Retailer Licensees.
- Work Smart During COVID-19.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
- Small Business Owners (PDF)
- Support for Small Business Owners (PDF)
- Summary of Bipartisan Agreement on CARES Act (PDF).
- FAQs: Employee Retention Credit Under CARES Act.
- Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit.
- CARES Act for Nonprofits.
- National Endowments for the Art Grants.
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
- The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a webinar on Wednesday, April 8 from 10-11 a.m. The panel discussion will feature Gregory H. Soule, CPA, CISA, CISSP, CFE, partner at Andrew Hooper Pavlik; Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, chief marketing officer at LAFCU; Scott A. Chernich, shareholder, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, P.C., and focus on key steps to sustain businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration is free!
National Restaurant Association
Small Business Development Center
Small Business Administration
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Coronavirus Response Toolkit
- Coronavirus Small Business Guide
- Small Business Emergency Loan Guide
- Save Small Business Fund.
U.S. Department of Treasury
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Modern Restaurant Management
- Modern Restaurant Management News & Trends
Michigan Retailers Association
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
- Resources for Michigan Businesses During COVID-19
- Business Development Online Marketing to Help Grow Your Sales, Brand and Business in a COVID-19 Era.
- Re-open Main Street
- MI Local Biz - Small Business Support Program
Michigan Economic Development Association
- Path Forward - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation webinar series designed to help business and community leaders find the answers they need to develop a responsible reopening strategy.
- What You Need to Know About Spending and Tracking Your PPP Loan.
- Coronavirus Health and Safely Resources for Southwest Michigan Businesses.
- MIWISH Grants Available for Small Employers.
- Navigating the Federal Small Business Assistance Landscape.
Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP, Inc.)
Restore Your Economy
Consumers Energy Business Support
- Delivering Support for Small Businesses (PDF)
- Business owners can call 800-805-0490 to identify resources and get help to work with their utility bill.