21 Dec 2020
A Michigan restaurateur impacted by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s shutdown orders sought to apply for a grant last week to keep her business open, only to end up 8,917th in line.
Kim Ledy, who owns Deli Deli in Pickford in the eastern Upper Peninsula, said her business suffered after the initial coronavirus shutdown order in March, but was able to survive due to its drive-through option.
But Whitmer’s second shutdown order, which occurred in November, “That one has really, really hurt our business,” Ledy said.
“We just want to be able to open back up,” Ledy told Breitbart News.
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Gretchen Whitmer Lockdown Closed 32% of Michigan Businesses
18 Dec 2020
The ongoing coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions ordered by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) have shuttered 32 percent of Michigan businesses at least temporarily this year.
Michigan was second only to Puerto Rico in the United States for closures, a territory that was hit by a 2017 hurricane and relies heavily on tourism.
Nationally, 19 percent of businesses were impacted by government-mandated lockdowns, the Center Square reported.
Pennsylvania trailed the Great Lakes State with 30 percent, followed by Washington at 27 percent. Vermont, Hawaii and New York each had 26 percent of businesses close during the pandemic.
Each of those states, along with Michigan, are led by Democrat governors.
Broadway Bar in Grand Rapids on the Verge of Closure
One of the best hidden gems in Grand Rapids is the Broadway Bar. It s a little bar with a lot of life. especially around this time of year.
If you haven t been to the Broadway Bar they are mostly known for their over-the-top Christmas decorations. From the ceilings to the walls to the tabletops, the place is
covered making it a staple to visit during the holiday season. Unfortunately though, that isn t the case this year. The decorations may be up but nobody is there to enjoy it.
In an interview with WOOD-TV, the Broadway Bar said that this is the time where they make the majority of their money for the year to run their business, but due to the pandemic and the most recent executive orders they are facing the harsh reality of possibly having to close for good.
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