CADILLAC â A number of business owners, service organizations and non-profit operators in Wexford and Missaukee counties are breathing a little easier after recently receiving some financial assistance from the government â and not a moment too soon.
Thirty entities received around $228,000 in assistance recently through the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program (see sidebars for full list).
Through the Michigan Strategic Fund and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, $2,375,000 in Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program dollars was provided to Northwest Michigan small businesses that experienced a significant financial hardship due to the COVID-19 emergency âgatherings and face mask orderâ issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in December 2020.
Critically Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter
Rod Abernethy wins top honors in the 17th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards). He also won Best Folk/Americana/Roots Award as well.
From Raleigh, NC, Rod Abernethy is a unique blend of an authentic southern folk troubadour, master acoustic guitarist and award-winning composer for film, TV and video games. Grand Prize Winner of American Songwriter s Bob Dylan Song Contest, his last album The Man I m Supposed To Be includes both songs and instrumentals that revolve around family, friends and places across the Deep South. Rod s new album Normal Isn t Normal Anymore produced by Grammy nominated producer Neilson Hubbard (Mary Gauthier, Ben Glover, Kim Richey) was recorded at Skinny Elephant Recording in Nashville TN and released February 5, 2021.