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MEDC In the News
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Eighteen
Traverse City Businesses Land MEDC Pandemic Grants   
(The Ticker) 16/06-2020
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A total of 18 Traverse City area businesses received grants as part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent losses suffered
by businesses. The grants are being awarded through the MEDC’s Match on Main program, which was expanded to
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Sculpture
designed for Muskegon beach roundabout
(MLive.com) 16/06-2020
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MUSKEGON, MI - The design for a large new sculpture planned for Muskegon’s new beach roundabout has been released by city officials who have launched a public fundraiser to help pay for
it. The proposed 22-foot steel-and-glass sculpture would be installed at the new roundabout at the entrance to
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SPECIAL: COVID-19 NEWS & RESOURCES
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Personal
care, entertainment businesses re-open in northern Michigan, U.P.
(Crawford County Avalanche)
16/06-2020
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The gradual re-opening of Michigan’s economy continues as Executive Order 2020-115 allowed several businesses – including hair salons, theaters, and exercise facilities – to resume operation
on June 10 in Region 6 and Region 8 of the state. Crawford County is in Region 6 along with most of northern
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Community Development
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Food
Gatherers expands summer food program to meet increased demand
(Rapid Growth Media)
16/06-2020
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Washtenaw County, more than 5,300 county children didn't have access to enough nutritious food, according to a study by Feeding America. Now, due to the
economic setbacks of the pandemic, a new study projects that food insecurity rates among Washtenaw County
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Entrepreneurship
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HealthBaar
offers medical assistance for companies
(Grand Rapids Business Journal)
16/06-2020
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HealthBaar offers medical assistance for companies By Danielle Nelson -June 15, 2020 Nathan Baar Courtesy HealthBaar A new startup is helping businesses adjust to the new health safety
measures recommended by government agencies. HealthBaar is offering a team of contracted registered nurses and
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Travel
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11
Awesome Things to Do in Northern Michigan
(Traveling Mom) 16/06-2020
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If you are searching for a unique vacation destination, look no further than Northern Michigan. I think vacationing in Michigan may be the best-kept secret in the country. I was really
impressed with Michigan’s exquisite towns of Mackinac Island, Traverse City, Charlevoix, and Petoskey. Each
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Pictured
Rocks slowly coming back
(The Mining Journal)
16/06-2020
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MUNISING — Though Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore normally reopens its campgrounds in May, the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the process this year. However, the park reopened drive-in and
backcountry campsites on Friday, encouraging nature lovers to enjoy the park while keeping healthy practices in
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Travel,
entertainment wait for normalcy as MI slowly reopens
(Woodtv.com) 16/06-2020
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Despite a feeling of urgency to get back to normal, experts involved in entertainment and tourism sectors are realistic about prioritizing safety over profits.
“We acknowledged that we would be the last back so while it’s disheartening, it’s understandable. And I do
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Arts & Lifestyle
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LSO
sets opening concert date of Oct. 19
(Lansing State Journal)
16/06-2020
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The Lansing Symphony Orchestra jumped in the pool. They announced their 2020-2021 season, including the all-important date for the very first concert – Oct. 19, a date that seems a bit
early to many people. Like all the other performing arts organizations everywhere, the LSO doesn’t have a good
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Emagine
Royal Oak to open doors Friday for Juneteeth Film Festival
(The Detroit News) 16/06-2020
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Emagine Royal Oak will open its doors on Friday for the Juneteeth Film Festival, a collection of films honoring black performers and filmmakers. It will be the theater's first showings
since the coronavirus pandemic shut down movie houses in March, and the theater is taking a multitude of
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Pandemic
leads to a bicycle boom, and shortage, around world
(The Detroit News) 16/06-2020
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Portland, Maine – Fitness junkies locked out of gyms, commuters fearful of public transit, and families going stir crazy inside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic have created
a boom in bicycle sales unseen in decades. In the United States, bicycle aisles at mass merchandisers like Walmart
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