Smart Restart Toolkit

The Biden administration just announced major changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), aimed at extending aid to minority-owned businesses and to the nation’s smallest firms. Only businesses with fewer than 20 employees will be able to apply for PPP funds through March 9. The administration is also making other changes that could impact small business’ access to pandemic relief.

The White House's National Economic Council Deputy Director Bharat Ramamurti joined U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley and CO— Content Director Jeanette Mulvey to provide firsthand insights for small businesses with fewer than 20 employees.

In this February 25, 2021 SBAM program, hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley share the latest small business news, including:

• MIOHSA rulemaking process and timing
• PPP changes
• Johnson & Johnson vaccine
• Guest Ann Brutell from Meeting Coordinators

Watch Member Question of the Day episode, "What are the Changes to the Employee Retention Tax Credit?". The video interview features expert information from Barnes and Thornburg, LLP.

Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) President, Brian Calley, joined our Public Policy: Issues That Matter program to provide an update on the new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding, and the changes to the second-draw PPP requirements and benefits.

This 19-minute video includes detailed slides from SBAM.

The full-length (45-minute) version of the video from the January 8, 2021 Public Policy: Issues That Matter program, with additional information on state legislative issues that impact businesses in Michigan can be found on our Chamber Media/Virtual Meetings and Webinars Recordings page.

U.S. Chamber Q&A Video

On Tuesday, January 5, U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, Neil Bradley, and CO— Content Director, Jeanette Mulvey, sat down for a second Small Business Update, where they discussed the aid that's now available and what small businesses need to know.

Topics Covered:

• Employee Tax Credits Updates and Filing
• PPP - Original and 2nd Draw, and how to apply for grants and forgiveness
• EIDL Grant (operated by SBA) and Targeted EIDL
• Non-profits (501 C6) are now eligible for PPP
• Strategy for applications: where should you go first if you want to apply for multiple funds?
• Live Venue Grants

U.S. Chamber Guide to Small Business Covid-19 Emergency Loans

State

• $8.55 Million in Workplace Safety Grants from LEO (Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity)
  • Workplace Safety Grants Brochure (from LEO)
  • Workplace Safety Grants Application (from LEO)
• Michigan Small Business Restart Program (from MEDC)
  • Michigan Small Business Restart Program Application (from MEDC)

• Michigan Small Business Relief Program (from MEDC)
• Tax Relief for Businesses
• Temporary Expansion of Unemployment Benefits 
• Resources for Employers Facing Potential Layoffs
• Unemployment Services for Employers - Work Share Program: Alternative to Layoffs
• How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits
• Unemployment Benefits Frequently Asked Questions
• Michigan Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Toolkit
• Michigan Paycheck Protection Program (MiPPP) - Michigan Association of CPAs

Federal

• Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) - SBA
• Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - Small Business Guide and Checklist - From U.S. Chamber
• Federal Paycheck Protection Program Information - From the Michigan Chamber
• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans - Information and How to Apply
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• FMLA Questions and Answers
• Federal "Families First Coronavirus Response Act"
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act Department of Labor Poster - Federal
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act Department of Labor Poster - Non-Federal
• Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Information
• EIDL Application

Local

• SBA Local Assistance Directory