Assistance Available for Businesses Seeking New State and Federal Loans and Grants
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Western U.P. organizations and local governments are offering assistance for businesses to apply for new state and local grant and loan funding programs.
Find Assistance through the MRLA
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Applications for Employee Assistance Grants through the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association open for submission beginning at 9:00 AM on January 15th, 2021.
Michigan Small Business Restart Program: 730 Upper Peninsula Businesses Awarded Grants
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As part of the Michigan Small Business Restart Program, a combined $4.5 million has been awarded to 730 businesses and non-profits across the Upper Peninsula.