Small Business Assistance During COVID-19
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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 […]
UIA Michigan Employer Informational Webinar
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Video courtesy of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency’s Youtube channel. On March 26th, Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency posted an informational webinar recording to their Youtube channel. You can view said video below. The aforementioned video pertains to the COVID-19 crisis and the changes and expansions being made to Michigan’s Unemployment system.
File for Unemployment Benefits between 8pm and 8am
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Press release provided by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Filing online remains the fastest way for Michiganders to apply for unemployment benefits at Michigan.gov/UIA. The Unemployment Insurance Agency urges Michiganders to file during off-peak hours to avoid longer load times. Users are asked to be patient and not click more than once to reload […]
Calumet Electronics Filling Rush Orders for Circuit Boards Used in Breathing Ventilators
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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
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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
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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.
U.P. Michigan Works! Centers Open by Appointment
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General assistance can be obtained by calling 1-800 285-WORKS (9675) or visiting www.upmichiganworks.org
UIA, Michigan Works! Urge Residents to Avoid Offices and Use Online Resources
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To mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak, the Unemployment Insurance Agency and Michigan Works! Agencies are strongly urging workers to avoid visiting their statewide offices and utilize user-friendly online resources for unemployment assistance
Michigan Works! Business Resource Network Already Sees Success in First 7 Months
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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
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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.