MEDC introduces new grant program for small businesses
For places adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (Courtesy Photo)
MICHIGAN The Michigan Strategic Fund approved two new grant programs to help meet the needs of small businesses and live entertainment venues impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The two programs, the Michigan Small Business Survival Grants and Michigan Stages Survival Grants, have a total of $58.5 million in relief funding available.
The Small Business Survival Grant Program will provide $55 million to small businesses with grants worth up to $20,000 each for businesses that are fully closed and up to $15,000 for businesses that have been partially closed or otherwise are open and can demonstrate an impact from the pandemic.
Region VII employees can help give vaccines
Dr. Canfield wants organization to provide vaccines in own right
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Dr. Ed Canfield (Tribune File Photo)
HURON COUNTY The Region VII Area Agency on Aging is the latest organization announcing it is willing to help give COVID-19 vaccines to Huron County residents.
Dr. Ed Canfield, a Sebewaing physician who also serves as the medical director for Region VII, said the agency was asked by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to be a vaccine provider. The agency is working on arrangements where Region VII nurses will assist the health department in its 10-county coverage area in giving vaccinations, particularly to homebound seniors who are unable to get vaccines at a pharmacy, doctor’s office, or the health department.