Applications for this program can be submitted to the Michigan Small Business Restart Program through August 5, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. A local committee consisting of Lenawee County residents’ representing: a county government administrative member; a woman business executive and/or business owner; a minority business executive and/or business owner; an executive from the not-for-profit sector; and an economic development representative has been developed and appointed as the Lenawee MI Small Business Restart Local Review Committee.
Grants will be reviewed based on a number of factors, including the number of employees impacted, wages, the impact of COVID-19 on the business, geographic diversity, the economic impact of COVID-19 on the business location, with a focus on supporting minority, women and veteran-owned businesses.
Award decisions will be communicated to applicants and, if approved, a grant agreement will be signed, and funds will be distributed through electronic funds transfer. Funding is limited and applying does not guarantee funding.
Jim Van Doren
Lenawee Now Executive Director
Questions should be directed to:
- Connect Space (company administering application process for MEDC)
- support@connectspaceinc.com or 844.668.3348.
- support@connectspaceinc.com or 844.668.3348.
- Lenawee Now
- info@lenaweenow.org or 517.265.5141
Additional Resources:
Michigan Small Business Restart Program Presentation held July 24, 2020- Powerpoint File