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Lansing Small Business Recovery Program
The Lansing Small Business Recovery Program was designed to support small business owners as they respond to the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In anticipation of the long-lasting effects of COVID-19, LSBRP programming will be developed to meet the changing needs of Lansing’s small businesses both immediately and in the longer-term future. This website will be updated as new information and programs become available.
Lansing CARES Small Business Assistance Program
More information about the Lansing CARES Small Business Assistance Program will be available in January 2021.US Conference of Mayors Small Business Webinar
If you were not able to join the United States Conference of Mayors and Mayor Andy Schor on Monday, December 14th, please visit the following link for a recording of the webinar, https://youtu.be/3BGZH6NhNfM. In the webinar Louis Mosca, of American Management Services shared six proven strategies that will help you boost revenue, maximize profit, and grow your business.
Additionally, the American Management Services, is offering free business management strategy sessions. To schedule a call email, louismosca@amserv.com and in the meantime to learn more, check out their website at http://www.amserv.com
Business Assistance Resources
Funding Opportunities
- Michigan Women Forward Resilience Microloan and Grant Fund
- LEAP One&All Inclusive Entrepreneurship Program
- Michigan Small Business Survival Grants
- Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs COVID-19 Reopening Resources
- Downtown Lansing Inc. Building Customer Trust Kit
- MEDC Reopen Main Street Guide
- MIOSHA Ambassador Program
- Lansing Regional Chamber COVID-19 Resources Website
- Lansing Economic Area Partnership Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Response Measures Website
- Lansing Economic Area Partnership One&All Inclusive Entrepreneurship program for the Lansing Region
- Lansing Economic Area Partnership One&All Downloadable Informational Presentation
- Michigan Women Forward COVID-19 Entrepreneur Resources
- Restart Resource Partners (PDF)
LEDC Loans
The Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) Business Financing Assistance Program (BFAP) offers micro-loans of up to $25,000 and larger gap financing (over $50,000) to stimulate business development and create positive economic benefits in the City of Lansing. To learn more about the BFAP program, please contact us at the link below.
Past Programs:
MEDC Restart Grant ProgramThe application for the MEDC’s Restart Grant Program is now closed. For updates, please visit purelansing.com/businessrelief.
MIOSHA COVID-19 Safety Grant Program
The application for the MIOSHA COVID-19 Safety Grant Program is now closed.
COVID-19 Rescue Fund
The application period for the Rescue Fund is now closed. The COVID-19 Rescue Fund was created as an emergency fund to provide immediate financial assistance to City of Lansing small businesses in danger of going out of business. Small businesses in the City of Lansing were eligible to apply for $5,000 and $10,000 grants to help face the sudden and severe economic impacts incurred due to COVID-19. A total of $400,000 of awards were available. These grants from the City of Lansing were awarded by the Lansing Economic Development Corporation.
SBAM Weatherization Grant Program
The application is now closed. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) provided CARES Act funds to help qualifying small businesses extend their capacity by adding weatherized, temporary outdoor facilities. More information can be found at https://www.sbam.org/weatherization-grants/.
Media
Mayor Andy Schor Announces City of Lansing’s Small Business Recovery Program
City of Lansing Announces the Businesses Awarded COVID-19 Rescue Fund Grants
The City of Lansing Announces the Second Phase of Businesses Awarded COVID-19 Rescue Fund Grants