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Current Guidance on Reopening Economic Activity Safely

UPDATED October 14, 2020. On October 2, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled to strike down the Governor’s emergency powers relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, deeming them unconstitutional beyond April 30, 2020. On October 9, 2020, MDHHS issued a new Gathering Prohibition and Face Covering Public Health Emergency Order based on the Michigan Public Health Act, restoring some of the rules from the executive orders, such as mask mandates, workplace safety rules, and attendance restrictions, which will stay in place until October 30. On October 13, the Michigan Legislature passed bills providing for liability protections for businesses relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and legislation codifying the governor’s previous executive orders on unemployment benefits and worker safety. On October 14, MIOSHA issued rules reinstating regulations for general and industry specific businesses. Click the above image for the most recent update.

The resource includes specific safety guidance and orders from County/Local, State (Executive Office, LEO, MIOSHA), and Federal authorities (CDC, OSHA and the White House). Further, the resources include updated model preparedness & response plan templates for informational purposes only.

Congress recently passed new reforms for PPP loan forgiveness known as the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. PPP updated information will be posted by the SBA HERE and the bill can be viewed HERE.

Loan, Grants, Guidance and More Business Resources

Click the above image for a review of important guidance, grants, loans, and more resources currently available to members of our Downriver business community who have been impacted by COVID-19. The updates include President Donald Trump’s recent memorandums and executive order on extending a federal unemployment benefit, payroll tax deferral including new guidance from the IRS, federal student loan payment deferral, and identifying resources and taking action to assist homeowners and renters impacted by COVID-19. Also, the new Michigan Safety Grant program, $50 million small business relief grant fund in Wayne County and $100 million MEDC Small Business Restart Grant Program. Please follow the SWCRC on Facebook as we provide more information. Updated September 1, 2020.

View the Toolkit for critical business resources to respond to Coronavirus from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The SWCRC continues to monitor the pandemic and provide important resources to our membership as the situation unfolds. The Toolkit includes PPP loan forgiveness guidance, and information on expected SBA loan audits.

The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber and the Downriver Community Conference are launching a campaign to support our local businesses, and to recharge our local economy in a safe, responsible, and effective way.

Members of the SWCRC are producing PPE for our Downriver Community.

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The SWCRC works to support our members by providing advocacy support on the key issues impacting your business. The Public Policy Committee finds real solutions to meet the needs of our business community.

The SWCRC membership is strong!

SWCRC Advocacy

“Trying to grow your business without being a member of the Chamber is like trying to live a healthy life without any form of exercise! As an Ambassador, Board Member, and long-term member, I have found that active involvement in the SWCRC has been a key ingredient for making the connections and building the relationships necessary for a healthy business!”

Mark Tremper, Downriver Community Federal Credit Union
“I moved here from Seattle in 2014 and when starting my business I was not very well connected in the Downriver area. Being a part of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber was the best decision I have ever made. The connections I now have within this chamber have grown my business in multiple ways. A great leadership team makes all the difference.”

Brett Chittum, Chittum Consulting
“The support and leadership that Elliott’s Bakery and Coffee Shop has received from the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber has been phenomenal. Ron (SWCRC President) attended and MC’d our official ribbon cutting ceremony, helped the bakery be involved in Chamber events such as the “Taste of Downriver”, and the support from other Chamber members such as insurance quotes, discounts, and information has been of great value to us as new business owners.”

Dr. Kristine Davidson, Elliott's Bakery and Coffee Shop
“The SWCRC is an intricate part of our municipality and I encourage you and your employees to consider becoming members of the Chamber. We work together not only to assist businesses in locating and growing in Southeast Michigan, but we have been and always will work together to help you and other businesses overcome any obstacles, and challenges you will face with networking opportunities, lobbying, and informational programs.”

Supervisor Andrew Linko, Charter Township of Brownstown, Michigan
“Riverview is very proud to be a member of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. The chamber has grown to be a powerful voice for the entire downriver business community and the municipalities it encompasses.”

Mayor Andrew Swift, City of Riverview, Michigan
“Alormar Industries’ experience with the SWCRC has been outstanding. SWCRC opens businesses to opportunities for cost savings with other business that are involved in the Chamber. Then you meet great people at all of their networking events. Don’t forget the great staff. I just love them, so helpful.”

Mary Culbertson, Alormar Industries | Wyandotte
“…if you own your own business, why don’t you come see what the Chamber can do for you. I’ve been a Chamber member for 4 years and an Ambassador for 3. The connections I’ve made and the people I’ve met have helped me greatly. But then I also do what I can to help at events or if I can’t help out, I at least try to be there. Just saying…Come on, you’ve got nothing to lose and much to gain!”

David Heino, Siberian Home Inspections
“The SWCRC has been a huge part of the growth of my business, the networking, referrals and relationships have been amazing.”

Tim Somers, Bizarre Marketing