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Local restaurants, diners, coffee shops, wineries and breweries have all been impacted by the COVID crisis. Many have tried to remain open, but I’ve heard from owners and operators how challenging this can be. To help these businesses, our Department of Planning and Economic Development has launched a contest called Macomb is Open. Now through May 31, we are asking our community to enjoy food and/or a beverage from somewhere offering carry-out, curbside or delivery service, take a photo, share it on social media with the hashtag #MacombIsOpen and submit it on our portal. You’ll be entered to win a $50 gift card and the establishment will have the chance to win a $1,000 grant! It’s a simple way to help out local businesses that are struggling right now - and something that can benefit you as well.
If you’re interested in participating, click here to learn more details.
Thank you, and as always, take care.
Mark A. Hackel
Macomb County Executive
If you are concerned about COVID-19 or have mild symptoms, please do not call 911 and do not visit the Macomb County Health Department to be tested for COVID-19. Please contact your health care provider. For more information, visit macombgov.org/covid19 or call the COVID-19 Helpline at 586-463-3750. The Helpline is open 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. If you need further assistance, contact the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Hotline which is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 888-535-6136. You can also send an email to COVID19@michigan.gov for assistance. If you need other forms of assistance (food, senior services, etc.), please contact the Macomb Community Action Helpline at 586-469-6999.
For all the latest news and information, go to macombgov.org.
- Macomb County has joined forces with the Macomb County Chamber, the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber, the Anchor Bay Chamber, the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber, the Greater Romeo Washington Chamber and the Richmond Chamber of Commerce to launch the Macomb is Open contest. The initiative is made possible through the support of the Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union, which is matching county and chamber funds to make up to $21,000 available for local eateries and patrons.The contest runs today through May 31 and asks participants to submit photos of local restaurants and eateries offering carry-out and delivery service. Twenty patrons will receive $50 gift cards and 20 establishments will receive the $1,000 grants. More details can be found here.
- Yesterday, Executive Hackel hosted a press conference to discuss how Macomb County would spend $152.5 million in federal CARES Act funding. To watch the video, click here.
- Acting Macomb County Prosecutor, Jean Cloud, has been appointed as the Prosecuting Attorney by judges of the Macomb County Circuit Court. Cloud will serve until November when a new prosecutor is elected to serve a four-year term.
- The Macomb County Emergency Operations Center and Department of Health continue leading local efforts to respond to the ever-evolving nature of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Macomb County continues to update the online COVID-19 dashboard with the latest data and information. Click here to access the dashboard.
Executive Mark Hackel has been regularly sharing video updates with Macomb County residents on YouTube and social media. Click on the links below for the latest updates:
- Macomb, Oakland plan spending $371M in COVID-19 aid. Read more.
- Macomb County 'Macomb Is Open' Contest Supports Local Businesses. Read more.
- Video: Mickey Redmond Shout Out to Healthcare Heroes. Watch here.
- Macomb County has launched a new web page with resources for businesses that are preparing to reopen as Michigan continues to experience the “flattening” phase of the Coronavirus pandemic. The page offers a one-stop resource with general guidelines for preparing to reopen business, industry specific guidelines, a directory of locally sourced supplies like personal protection equipment and signage, as well as access to county created building signage that business owners can print and display within their own organizations.
- It’s clear - there is a growing mental health crisis in our country - and Macomb County Community Mental Health is on the front lines. Learn more about this organization and get tips to boost your mental health in this recent Make Macomb Your Home blog. Read more.
- In the past few weeks, additional COVID-19 testing locations have opened in Macomb County. You can find an updated link on the county website, macombgov.org. Michigan also lists all testing sites across the state. Click here to access that information.
- Experiencing food insecurity? Visit https://gis.macombgov.org/go/food to access maps of food pantries and school food programs.
For the latest information from Macomb County regarding COVID-19, please visit macombgov.org/covid19.
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