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How businesses can access various new pandemic relief funds
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The dining area at Zou Zou’s Cafe in Chelsea has been closed due to state pandemic orders.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening threw a major wrench into a $900 billion pandemic relief package when he called on Congress to increase checks to individuals from $600 to $2,000.
The outgoing president did not directly object to many other provisions in the bill, such as a restart of the Paycheck Protection Program, which would again provide potentially forgivable loans to struggling small businesses around the country.
The nearly 5,600-page bill contains funds targeted at businesses and individuals. A good run-down of what s contained in the legislation is available here.
Business owners frustrated with wait times, prospects for aid
SBAM resident calls for safe reopening of businesses
Aubrey Martinson
Aubrey (left) and Chris Martinson own and operate the Chelsea Alehouse Brewery. Aubrey on Tuesday applied for state grant funds, but found process was frustrating.
Thousands of small business owners lined up virtually Tuesday for a slice of a $10 million pot of coronavirus pandemic relief grants from the state.
While applicants said they are grateful for any help, some were frustrated by the process.
Aubrey Martinson is one of thousands who attempted to apply for up to $15,000 in Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative funds. Martinson, who co-owns the Chelsea Alehouse Brewery with her husband, Chris, said she made it a priority to be ready to submit an application as early as possible Tuesday. At 9 a.m., Martinson found there were 1,521 hopefuls in line ahead of her. She was eventually able to submit her application.
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