Lansing, MI - Following the newly launched Ambassador Program to help businesses reopen safely, the State of Michigan is requiring gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, roller rinks, ice rinks, swimming pools and similar businesses to follow updated workplace safety guidelines.

Lansing, MI - The Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) are launching a new program to support Michigan businesses to reopen safely amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Waterford, MI - People interested in pursuing new, in-demand careers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic can prepare for opportunities in advanced manufacturing through free training programs offered by Oakland County Michigan Works! and Oakland Community College.

Lansing, MI - As Michigan moves into autumn, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding the state’s U-pick, corn mazes and other agri-tourism operations opening up to implement and follow plans to protect themselves and their customers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pontiac, MI - Five more Oakland County manufacturers – including the owner of a Southfield company who is a COVID-19 survivor – will share $219,000 in “Saving Business, Saving Lives” grants to make personal protective equipment such as masks and face shields used in the fight against the coronavirus.

Lansing, MI - To protect Michigan’s workforce and workplaces, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has been working with businesses across the state on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Following several inspections, MIOSHA has issued the first round of COVID-19 “general duty” citations.