Business Resources
Employee Assistance Grants – NEW!
State of Michigan Tax Assistance – NEW!
Senator Bumstead and his office are assisting employers and employees with unemployment and workshare issues. For assistance, you can fill out this form or email senjbumstead@senate.michigan.com.
Mercy Health Muskegon Update – January 13
Muskegon County COVID-19 Dashboard
United States COVID-19 Dashboard
Call 2-1-1- for any COVID-19 related questions.
There are many resources to help you ensure you are opening safely. Please review the list below to find resources that can help guide your business. Please understand that this is a process and you may have to alter your plan as each day goes by. If you follow these five areas of focus, you can provide a safe environment for your employees and customers.
- Practice social distancing at all times
- Frequently sanitize your facility
- Wash your hands thoroughly and often and wear a face mask
- Employee check in procedures to monitor symptoms
- Use proper signage and employee/customer instruction to promote healthy behavior
How you put these procedures into place can be found in the links below. If you need more resources please contact the chamber at mlcc@muskegon.org or 231-722-3751.
- MDHHS Epidemic Order Effective February 1
- MDHHS Epidemic Order Effective December 21
- MDHHS Epidemic Order Effective November 18
- MDHHS Epidemic Order October 29
- MDHHS Social Gathering Guidance
- MIOSHA Emergency Rules – Effective October 14
- CDC Workplace Safety Guidelines
- Michigan Safe Start Plan
- Winter Weatherization Small Business Grant
- Flagstar Bank Minority Owned Business Grant
- Business Survival Tips
- Winter Survival Tips – Retail and Hospitality
- Chamber Staff Contact Page
- Chamber Facebook Page
- Chamber Blog
- Muskegon Area First
- SCORE Muskegon
- West Michigan Food Processing Association
Industry Specific Requirements for Workplace Safety
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Offices
- Restaurants and Bars
- Retail, Libraries and Museums
- Gyms/Fitness Centers
- Outpatient Health Care
- Personal Care
- Sport/Entertainment
- Muskegon Tourism Recovery Toolkit
- Muskegon County Public Health
- U.S. Chamber Resource Toolkit
- Employers Association of West Michigan
- HealthWest
Local Businesses Selling Essential COVID-19 Products
During this time remember to support your local businesses.
- Custom Signage and Decals for many surfaces – Max Graphics
- Custom Signage and PPE – Trophy House
- Custom Signage and PPE – The Gear Group
- Custom Signage and PPE – Classic Stamp & Sign
- Cleaning Services – CSM Services
- Disinfectant Application Program for the Workplace – Modernistic
- Hand Sanitizer – Burl and Sprig
- Hand Sanitizer – Wonderland Distillery
- Hand Sanitizer – American Chemical Solutions
- Innovative Solutions in Engineering and Manufacturing – Disher
- Robotic Cameras, non-invasive temperature taker – Konica Minolta
- Virtual Educational Support – Sylvan Learning Centers
- Workplace Protective Dividers – Grand River Office
Financial Resources:
- Muskegon County Recovery Loan
- Huntington Lift Local Program
- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Unemployment Information