Small Business Assistance During COVID-19
If you’re a small business in Michigan, you may be eligible for assistance. On the Update906 website, you’ll find information about eligibility and timelines regarding the MEDC Small Business Relief Program. The MEDC Small Business Relief Program grants are administered by 15 local and nonprofit economic development organizations and are intended to provide essential funds to keep Michigan small […]
Calumet Electronics Filling Rush Orders for Circuit Boards Used in Breathing Ventilators
Article and video courtesy of TV 6 CALUMET, Mich. (WLUC) – Calumet Electronics is a printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer located in the remote region of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Now, the company and its employees are working hard and playing a critical role in the fight against COVID-19. To view the entire article, and to watch the […]
Business Support During COVID-19 Outbreak
Information courtesy of Update906.com In light of all that is transpiring as a result of COVID-19, economic development organizations from across the Upper Peninsula have come together to share the most relevant resources to help with workforce and financial impacts. For information about business resources during this outbreak, please visit update906.com at this link. To contact Upper […]
U.P. Michigan Works! Seeks to Help the Community
Bill Raymond, the CEO of Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, spoke with TV 6 about how we are still available to assist job seekers and the community, although we have changed how we operate.
Michigan Works! Business Resource Network Already Sees Success in First 7 Months
On March 11th, Megan, the Business Resource Network Manager from Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, visited TV 6 in Negaunee to discuss the early successes of the LiftUP program!
Ed the Veteran – A Success Story
While Ed was in the office, a Michigan Works! staff member asked him if he had ever served in the military. He indicated that he is a veteran, so the staff member explained to him what our services are, and they had him fill out a military questionnaire.
New Career – A Success Story
Wendy, at the time, was the Retail Manager for Shopko and now she was unsure of what she should do in her career.