MEDC Daily: Thumb filter maker converts to coronavirus PPE with state help

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Thumb filter maker converts to coronavirus PPE with state help
(TechCentury) 8/04-2020

MEDC In the News

52 Genesee County businesses awarded grants to help get through pandemic
(MLive.com) 8/04-2020

852 small businesses apply for funding in Ottawa, Allegan counties
(Holland Sentinel) 8/04-2020

Businesses look to state, federal sources for relief
(Record-Eagle) 8/04-2020

National Filters, Inc. manufactures healthcare masks and respirators
(WSMH) 8/04-2020

National Filters, Inc. manufactures healthcare masks and respirators by Aisha Carter Wednesday, April 8th 2020 HURON COUNTY, Mich. - Harbor Beach filter manufacturer, National Filters, Inc. is shifting their production focus in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The company announced on

SPECIAL: COVID-19 NEWS & RESOURCES

Arsenal of Health: Southeast Michigan firms pivot to provide needed medical supplies
(Crain's Detroit Business) 8/04-2020

New food relief fund to help families and farmers struggling
(Up North Live) 8/04-2020

MDOT creates printable activity book for kids featuring Mackinac Bridge, International Bridge
(MLive.com) 8/04-2020

Shop 12 companies that are giving back during coronavirus
(MLive.com) 8/04-2020

GM to build 30,000 ventilators for national stockpile for $489.4 million
(MLive.com) 8/04-2020

Detroit’s Little Caesars Will Donate 1M Pizzas to Hospitals and First Responders
(DBusiness) 8/04-2020

Perrigo Foundation donates $616K in funds and food relief
(Grand Rapids Business Journal) 8/04-2020

Perrigo Foundation donates $616K in funds and food relief By Rachel Watson -April 8, 2020 Perrigo corporate headquarters in Allegan Courtesy Perrigo A drug maker in the region donated over $600,000 to community partners in response to COVID-19. Dublin-based Perrigo, which has its North American

GM awarded $489.4 million contract to produce 30,000 ventilators
(Crain's Detroit Business) 8/04-2020

NEWS RELEASE: National Filters Retooling to Manufacture Healthcare Masks, Respirators
(Michigan Business Network Blog) 8/04-2020

from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. Collateral support...

Community Development

Farmers Looking For Silver Linings Amidst Pandemic
(The Ticker) 8/04-2020

HUD grants over $4.5M to help state's Native American communities
(Manistee News Advocate) 8/04-2020

Talent

Rite-Aid hiring 5,000 to keep up with high demand amid coronavirus outbreak
(MLive.com) 8/04-2020

Carhartt to furlough 2,000, cover pay not supplemented by unemployment
(Crain's Detroit Business) 8/04-2020

Entrepreneurship

EntryPoint in Ann Arbor Releases 2020 Detroit Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Report
(DBusiness) 8/04-2020

Arts & Lifestyle

Ensuring a strong sportfishing industry
(Manistee News Advocate) 8/04-2020

6 Northern Michigan Dogs You'll Fall in Love With
(MyNorth.com) 8/04-2020

12 local trails to get you outside in Northwest Lower Michigan
(MLive.com) 8/04-2020

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