Business News

Expanded Work Share Program Helps Employers Bring Back Workers

Lansing, MI - As Michigan businesses begin to reopen, employers are urged to utilize the State’s Work Share program which helps employers experiencing economic pain due to COVID-19 retain their workforce and bring back employees from lay-off as they restart their businesses.

Stabilization Grants Awarded To Over 3500 Oakland County Businesses

Pontiac, MI - More than 3,500 small businesses seriously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will receive grants averaging nearly $4,000 from Oakland County’s $14 million small business stabilization fund, County Executive David Coulter said May 19, 2020.

Workplace Guidelines And Hotline Available To Protect Michigan Workers

Lansing, MI - As the curve continues to flatten and many businesses reopen their doors, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) within the Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) issued workplace guidelines for employers and employees and created a new hotline, 855-SAFEC19 (855-723-3219), to answer guideline questions and further protect Michigan’s workforce from the spread of COVID-19.

Law Firm Returns $2 Million Payroll Protection Program Loan

Southfield, MI - May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Morse Law Firm announced that the firm will return the two million dollars it received through the federal government's Payroll Protection Program, and they are encouraging other businesses that have been able to survive the hit from the COVID-19 pandemic to return money they received as well.

Virtual Workshops For Job Seekers Launched In Oakland County

Waterford, MI - Oakland County Michigan Works! is launching a series of virtual workshops for people who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are interested in exploring new career opportunities.

Online Resource Available For Reopening Macomb County Businesses

Mt. Clemens, MI - Macomb County has launched a new web page with resources for businesses that are preparing to reopen as Michigan continues to experience the “flattening” phase of the Coronavirus pandemic.

DTE Electric Rate Increase Approved By MPSC

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved a $188.3 million rate increase for DTE Electric Co., an increase authorized to include new investments in critical infrastructure, particularly the electric distribution system, to support electrical safety and reliability.

MPSC Concludes Investigation Into Consumers Energy Fire

Lansing, MI - On Thursday, May 7, 2020, the Michigan Public Service Commission concluded its investigation into the Jan. 31, 2019, fire at Consumers Energy Co.’s Ray Natural Gas Compressor Station in Macomb County that led to a statewide natural gas emergency amid a polar vortex cold snap.

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