COVID-19 UPDATES
January 20, 2021
Dear Ironwood Business Owners, This is email is a reminder that the MEDC Small Business Survival Grant is now open, but closes on January 22nd at 11am CST. Click here to go to the application website. Below is information from the previous email on this grant and other support opportunities. The grant amounts are up…
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2021
Dear Ironwood Business Owners, The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has released information on the upcoming Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program. Applications open on Tuesday, January 19 at 8am CST and close on Friday, January 22 at 11am CST. It is a quick turnaround. The application questions are on the website to give…
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2021
Dear Ironwood Business Owners, This email is to update everyone on some upcoming opportunities to help your business in these difficult times. As many of you know, Congress passed additional business relief funding at the end of the year. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will be reactivated as well as the Economic Injury Disaster Loan…
Read MoreNovember 16, 2020
Dear Ironwood Business Owners, As our community prepares for more restrictions starting this week, there is a new grant opportunity through the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) to help businesses adapt during the winter months. Please click this link (SBAM Weatherization Grant) for more information. Applications open up on November 18th. As always, if you have…
Read MoreDecember 3, 2020
Dear Ironwood Business Owners, The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) will be releasing a new grant cycle for small businesses as part of the Small Business Relief Program (CARES Act Funding). The Application period will open up on December 15th and is a first come first serve basis. There is $500,000 allocated for the Upper…
Read MoreDecember 11, 2020
Dear Ironwood Business Owners, As mentioned in the previous email, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) will be releasing a new grant cycle for small businesses as part of the Small Business Relief Program (CARES Act Funding). The Application period will open up on December 15th at 8am Central Time and is on a first…
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2021
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…
Read MoreAugust 4, 2020
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…
Read MoreJuly 14, 2020
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,…
Read MoreMay 14, 2020
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…
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