Chamber Advocates for Local Restaurants, Paycheck Protecting Program Extended, High Water Webinar, Unemployment Videos & More

Current News & Upcoming Webinars

Your Chamber Advocates for Local Restaurants

The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce advocated on behalf of its members

and local restaurants for the State of Michigan to defer food service license fees during the pandemic. We are encouraged by the recent executive order dealing with restaurants and food licensing by Governor Whitmer. The executive order temporarily suspends license expirations and fees and shows a sensitivity

to the struggles restaurants are currently facing.

The Chamber sent a letter to the Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on April 6, 2020.

Read the full letter here

Food Business Free Webinars ~ Learn from your peers! Across the country, food businesses of all types are quickly having to adapt to the impact of

COVID-19 by exploring and implementing innovative solutions to survive and thrive. We want to elevate your ideas. Check out the topics here

Paycheck Protection Program *Extended*

The Small Business Association resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program applications from participating lenders today, Monday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m. An additional $310 billion was approved to extend the Paycheck Protection Program which will provide forgivable federal loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Find out more h ere

2nd High Water Summit Webinar

April 28, 5:00-6:30 pm

The ad hoc Michigan High Water Action Team has scheduled a second

High Water Summit webinar town hall that will focus on Great Lakes shoreline erosion and permitting. Registration is open and limited to

1,000 attendees.The webinar is open to the public, community officials, private property owners and businesses affected by Great Lakes shoreline erosion.

Topics will include permitting processes and alternatives for homes or critical structures that are in jeopardy. The webinar is April 28 from

5:00-6:30 pm. which includes ample opportunity after the presentations for public questions and comments.

Presentations will be made by staff of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE); Dr. Guy Meadows of

Michigan Technological University; Charlie Simon of the U.S. Army Corps

of Engineers Detroit District Regulatory Office; Dan Dietz of Dietz House Moving of Muskegon; and Brian Majka of GEI Consultants in Grand Rapids.

For more information on high water levels and resources such as fact sheets,

FAQs, a link to the MiWaters permit portal , safety information and resources

for permit holders, go to Michigan.gov/EGLEHighWater .

Michigan Chamber of Commerce

“Reopening Michigan” Webinar

Tuesday, April 28th at 11:00 a.m.

Reopening Michigan: What Legal Issues Do Businesses Need to Consider?

As Michigan moves closer to reopening many businesses have legal questions and concerns. Please join us and attorneys from Warner Norcross and Judd to discuss how you can be better prepared to return to work. See registration link for a list of questions we plan to cover in this webinar along with answering any questions you might have.

Unemployment "How-to" Videos

The Unemployment Insurance Agency has a series of how-to videos to help navigate the unemployment system and assist you with filing a claim.

View the full playlist of videos for employees here

Keep in mind, it’s best to apply online during non-peak hours, between 8:00 p.m.

to 8:00 a.m. The 24-hour website operates faster when fewer people are on the site.

Visit Michigan.gov/UIA to get started.

Lend your Voice to Craft a Regional Reopening Plan

The Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance (NMCA) has shifted focus to our long-term economic recovery and is working to formulate concrete action plans and respond to requests from our business community.

We’re asking you to help craft the plan for the reopening of northern Michigan businesses. The Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance will be focused, in this next phase, on promoting policies that fit our rural recovery needs.

Share your reopening feedback and needs

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