GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The impact of coronavirus in West Michigan can be seen and felt in nearly all aspects of life. The public health crisis has created significant operational challenges for many businesses across West Michigan.
Some business owners are struggling to understand and comply with statewide executive orders while taking care of employees, keeping patrons safe, and meeting financial obligations. Some fear that the crisis could shut them down permanently.
Leaders from Experience Grand Rapids, the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and The Right Place have joined ranks with several business, community and governmental organizations to launch COVIDWM.org.
It’s a website where business owners and their employees can get accurate, information and connect to resources to help to weather the COVID-19 crisis. There will be relevant legislation, business continuity, employee resources and best practices, as well as health updates and links to organizations that can help.
West Michigan COVID-19 Business Coalition
Convening Members:
- Experience Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids Chamber
- The Right Place, Inc.
Coalition Members:
- Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (West Michigan)
- City of Grand Rapids
- Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc.
- Grand Rapids Urban League
- Kent County
- National Business League, Inc.
- West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- West Michigan Works!
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