Posts by Tim Erickson

Dear Ironwood Business Owners, Governor Whitmer recently signed a new relief bill that allocates $60 million in additional small business relief. We are waiting to get more details on how the new relief money will be rolled out. We are hopeful that this will help many more businesses than the last program. As we learn…

Dear Ironwood Business Owners, Just a quick reminder for everyone. The MEDC Small Business Restart Grant Program ends Wednesday, August 5th at 10:59pm CST. It you are interested in applying, the link is below. Michigan is also providing a grant program to help businesses create a safe work environment for employees and customers. See link…

Dear Ironwood Business Owners, We are starting to get more details on the next round of small business relief from the state. Here is our press release with more details on the program. Michigan Small Business Restart Program Grant Applications Available on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Over $4.5 million in funding allocated to Upper Peninsula Wakefield,…

Dear Ironwood Business Owners, The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is offering a new program through the Patronicity Crowdfunding platform. This program helped the City create the Art Park downtown. They have revamped the program to offer it to small businesses to help with recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. Its a great way to engage…

Dear Ironwood Business Owners, We have been working with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of the Upper Peninsula on ways that we can better serve you during this difficult time. Focused on ways to help businesses adapt to the rapidly changing environment. The Small Business Administration has provided the SBDC with funding to help…

Dear Ironwood Business Owners, Last night Congress passed funding to recharge the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in the amount of $310 Billion. It sounds like a lot, but the funding disappeared quickly. If this is a program that you are interested in, contact your bank immediately to start an application. If you are having trouble…

Dear Ironwood Business Owners, Monday was the beginning of open enrollment for unemployment for self-employed individuals. If you are interested in this please visit the following website.  https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_98585—,00.html The State is starting the planning process for how to reopen our economy. The following link is a way to give the State feedback on how we can…

Dear Ironwood Business Owners, Over the last 24 hours we have been getting a lot of updates regarding the two main SBA Loan programs. The thing that is most clear is that the needs of our small businesses far exceeds the resources from State and Federal agencies. There are discussions at the federal level of…

Dear Ironwood Business Owners, TV6, WNMU and the Marquette Bar Association came together to try and address some of the legal questions that are impacting the small business community in the UP.  That show was taped on Tuesday afternoon and is now set to air as follows: ELUC- FOX-UP Saturday 4/4 – 7:30p-8p Sunday 4/5…

Dear Ironwood Business Owners, I know we have been sending a large amount of information your way, but our goals is to continue to keep you updated on opportunities to help relieve some of the overwhelming strain that is being put on your business. Here are a few key things for today. Reminder that Sunday,…