NEWSLETTER
MAY 6, 2021 EDITION
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WISHING OUR AWESOME MOMS A WONDERFUL MOTHER'S DAY!
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SCROLL DOWN TO CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULE FOR ALL THE FUN THINGS HAPPENING TO CELEBRATE MOM! |
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Jason Malone, Owner / Radel Rosin, Mgr
509 Norway St., Grayling, MI
Rolling Oak Brewing Co. is a local brewery in Northern Michigan started by a bearded home brewer with a passion to bring a unique craft brewery experience. Providing hand crafted beer, cider, wine, mead, seltzer, and non-alcoholic soda.
Located in the heart of Northern Michigan at 509 Norway Street in beautiful downtown Grayling. When visiting the brewery you will find a comfortable atmosphere filled with history throughout the renovated building. While you’re here to enjoy a hand crafted beverage you can also enjoy delicious wood fired cuisine from our resident food truck located on our patio. We strive to bring a warm comfortable experience for families and all beer lovers who walk into our establishment.
“Brewed Our Way
So You Can Have It Norway”
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS IS BACK! |
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SEEKING SUPPORT FOR THIS YEAR'S GRAYLING CHAMBER GOLF OUTING!
Seeking Teams, Sponsors, In-Kind Donations (Prizes, Bucket Raffle and Goody Bag items)
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POSTPONED
NEW DATE
September 16, 2021
This year's 2021 Grayling Chamber Business Expo originally scheduled for April 22nd has been
POSTPONED until September 16, 2021
at Ramada Inn due to current MDHHS guidelines.
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Registration for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) is now open at restaurants.sba.gov. If you are working with Square or Toast, you do not need to register.
SBA began accepting applications via the application portal on Monday, May 3 at 12 p.m. EDT. The application portal will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted.
In preparation, qualifying applicants should familiarize themselves with the application process in advance to ensure a smooth and efficient application. In addition to registering at the portal, follow the steps below. If you are working with Square or Toast, you do not need to register.
· Applications must be submitted in English or Spanish. SBA has documents in additional languages to help you understand eligibility requirements, fill out applications, and answer frequently asked questions. See the additional languages and materials here.
· If you were unable to attend one of the webinars held earlier this week which covered program details and a demonstration of the application portal, you can watch the recording here.
Who can apply
Eligible entities who have experienced pandemic-related revenue loss include:
· Restaurants
· Food stands, food trucks, food carts
· Caterers
· Bars, saloons, lounges, taverns
· Snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars
· Bakeries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
· Brewpubs, tasting rooms, taprooms (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
· Breweries and/or microbreweries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
· Wineries and distilleries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
· Inns (onsite sales of food and beverage to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
· Licensed facilities or premises of a beverage alcohol producer where the public may taste, sample, or purchase products
UPCOMING WEBINARS:
Restaurant Revitalization Fund and SBA resources to help you recover
Join us for a series of webinars hosted by the SBA Michigan District Office and key stakeholders. We'll discuss the new Restaurant Revitalization Fund, including who is eligible, how to apply, and how you can use the funding to help your business survive. We'll also discuss services from SBA powered resource partners.
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May 6, 11am - co-hosted by VetBizCentral. Register Here
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May 6, 1pm - co-hosted with the Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance. Register Here
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May 11, 2:30pm - co-hosted with the Small Business Development Center at Saginaw Valley State University and Saginaw Future. Register Here
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The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal is open!
Applicants should
and will also need a smartphone and a
multi-factor authenticator app to register and apply.
The SBA has also added the following updated resources:
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Applicant user guide and FAQ: For help with the application process, refer to the applicant user guide and FAQ.
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Checklist: Use the checklist to make sure you have everything you need to complete your application.
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Call Center: For Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal technical assistance such as a password reset, browser suggestions, or how to use the multi-factor authentication with an app and the QR code, applicants can call 1-800-659-2955 or, for the deaf and hard-of-hearing 1-800-877-8339 and follow the prompts to SVOG assistance. The call center is open through the weekend from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. For additional information and to review applicant resources, visit www.sba.gov/svogrant.
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The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department announced further details of tax credits available under the American Rescue Plan to help small businesses, including providing paid leave for employees receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
Eligible employers, such as businesses and tax-exempt organizations with fewer than 500 employees and certain governmental employers, can receive a tax credit for providing paid time off for each employee receiving the vaccine and for any time needed to recover from the vaccine. For example, if an eligible employer offers employees a paid day off in order to get vaccinated, the employer can receive a tax credit equal to the wages paid to employees for that day (up to certain limits).
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Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is widely available and vaccine clinics are slowing down, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is scheduling first-dose clinics each Tuesday in all ten local offices. Starting next week, Tuesday clinic times are 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 1:30 to 6:20 PM and walk-ins are welcome.
All three vaccines, Pfizer (for 16+), Moderna (for 18+), and Johnson & Johnson (for 18+) are available. Second doses of Pfizer and Moderna will be scheduled at your first-dose clinic.
To schedule an appointment online, go to www.dhd10.org/schedule. If you do not have access to a computer or the internet, please call 888-217-3904. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome during Tuesday clinic days.
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Governor Whitmer Unveils Plan to Get 'MI Vacc to Normal'
Governor Gretchen Whitmer set the state of Michigan on a pathway to return to normal by unveiling the 'MI Vacc to Normal' plan as the state continues to push toward its goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders ages 16 years or older. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will base future epidemic order actions on four vaccination-based milestones that, once achieved, will enable Michigan to take a step toward normalcy.
Milestones to Reopening
The 'MI Vacc to Normal' plan will use four vaccination-based milestones -- using data for Michiganders 16 years or older who've received their first dose -- to guide future steps required to get back to normal:
Step 1: 55% of Michiganders received the first dose, plus two weeks
· Allows in-person work for all sectors of business
Step 2: 60% of Michiganders received the first dose, plus two weeks
· Lifts the curfew on restaurants and bars
· Increases indoor capacity at sports stadiums to 25%
· Increases indoor capacity at conference centers/banquet halls/funeral homes to 25%
· Increases capacity at exercise facilities and gyms to 50%
Step 3: 65% of Michiganders received the first dose, plus two weeks
· Lifts all indoor percentage capacity limits, requiring only social distancing between parties
· Further relaxes limits on residential social gatherings
Step 4: 70% of Michiganders received the first dose, plus two weeks
Lifts the Gatherings and Face Masks Order such that MDHHS will no longer employ broad mitigation measures unless unanticipated circumstances arise, such as the spread of vaccine-resistant variants
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PPP extended until May 31, 2021
President Joe Biden signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 extending the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months. The law also includes a provision allowing an additional 30-day period after the May 31, 2021 deadline for the SBA to process applications that are still pending. Read more
PROCEDURAL NOTICE: 504 debt refinancing guidance
Procedural Notice 5000-808223 extends temporary guidance through June 30, 2021, regarding eligibility for 504 debt refinancing with expansion for applicants granted loan deferment.
PPP Program Contacts
Direct your PPP questions as follows:
For the latest on the Paycheck Protection Program visit:
Treasury: Forgiven Paycheck Protection Loans
Won't Be Taxed
Taxpayers who accepted federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans will not be taxed on loans forgiven through that program, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The PPP was originally created under the CARES Act to provide cash-flow assistance to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. There are special federal income tax provisions for PPP loan recipients, as loans forgiven under the program are not subject to income tax and the qualified business expenses remain deductible.
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JOB, VOLUNTEER
& INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Click Here for a list of current member job, volunteer & internship opportunities & details.
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NEW JOB POSTINGS
Flowers By Josie
G.R.A.C.E. Center
Tip'n the Mitten
NEW VOLUNTEER POSTINGS
Grayling Eagles #3465
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Chamber Members are invited to
job postings, and volunteer & internship opportunities to post on our website.
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MICHIGAN WORKS! HOSTING POP-UP
DROP-OFF JOB FAIRS ACROSS NE MI
With hundreds of jobs to fill across the region, employers are desperate to find workers, especially with the summer tourism season coming soon. At the Michigan Works! Pop-Up Job Fairs, job seekers can expect to find a variety of full-time, part-time, and seasonal openings.
In light of safety concerns, this year Michigan Works’ spring job fairs will be Drop-Off only. No need to get a baby sitter, no need to dress to impress, and no need to social distance – apply to all the jobs you’d like, right from the comfort of your car.
Michigan Works! staff will be set up OUTSIDE to take applicant materials at the following locations/dates. We ask that applicants submit 1 clean copy of their resume AND the completed “Job Interest Form” (there is a different form for each fair and the forms can be found at www.nemcworks.org/fairs.asp). Michigan Works! staff will distribute copies of your resume to ALL jobs you check per the form. (Note, Job Interest Forms for each fair location will be available online approximately 1 week prior to the scheduled fair).
Remaining Job Fair dates, times and locations are as follows:
GAYLORD: Tuesday, May 18th, 2pm-4pm at the Pavilion on Court St.
Whether you’re interested in a career change or perhaps just a summer job, these job fairs are great opportunities to apply to many positions all at one time. All fairs are open to the public and there is no cost to drop off your materials.
Don’t have a resume prepared? Don’t worry, Michigan Works! can help you PREPARE BEFORE THE FAIR! Job seekers who want to stand out from their competition are welcome to call their local Michigan Works! office to help create their resume or for help printing their resume (1-800-285-WORK).
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
(Members, please let us know if you have upcoming events planned)
CLICK ON EACH EVENT BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS
Please note that some events on our Community Calendar may have been cancelled or postponed. Please contact businesses or organizations to confirm details. We will update the best we can as we get notified.
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GRAYLING
CHAMBER OFFICE NOTICE
Please Note: the Grayling Chamber office
is currently CLOSED TO WALK-IN TRAFFIC.
However, we are still available by phone, email, or appointment, and have area brochures available in racks outside the door.
989-348-2921 - please leave a voicemail
or click on "Contact Us" tab below.
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For more information about Grayling/Crawford County and our Chamber Members,
Additional information can also be found on the Grayling Visitor’s Bureau website at www.grayling-mi.com.
Thank you for your understanding,
Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce
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