Governor Whitmer promotes solutions as Michigan’s record winter temperatures impact small businesses

As Michigan continues to experience record winter temperatures, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is encouraging small businesses in the state affected by the lack of snow to apply for federal funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA). There is.

Michigan is in the midst of its warmest winter on record, with days in February and March exceeding 60 degrees.

Federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are available due to the continuing federal drought declaration affecting 42 counties in the state.

“While Michiganders are accustomed to harsh winters, this year’s record-warm winter has been harsh in other ways, creating economic hardship for small businesses and local economies that rely on snow. But I know how tough it is on families and communities who rely on winter tourism revenue and all the associated businesses like hotels, restaurants, shops, etc. Fortunately, the U.P. and Northern Lower Peninsula businesses in these 42 counties can apply for support now. Rain or snow, drought is drought. Businesses affected by heavy snow in these 42 counties can apply for support now. You can apply for assistance, and I will continue to press the federal government for more solutions. Together, let’s get through this warm winter.”

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer

record-breaking winter

• The UP200 was canceled for the second year in a row due to warm weather.
• The Copperdog 150 on the Keweenaw Peninsula has been canceled due to weather.

“We are committed to helping small businesses across the 1st District who have been affected by the unseasonably low snowfall weather this harsh winter,” said U.S. Representative Jack Bergman. “We are working with governors, business owners and local leaders to take every step possible to provide the necessary resources and support to help our communities thrive through this unprecedented winter. To go.”

“The many great businesses that depend on this winter wonderland need this opportunity to access relief funds,” said State Sen. Ed McBroom (R-Vul.). “Winter will return next year and we want these stores to be open and able to serve visitors to the UP.”

“This winter has been particularly tough for our snow-dependent businesses. From ski resorts to hotels and restaurants, many businesses I spoke to were worried about whether they would be able to make it through summer. “There is,” said state Sen. John Dammuth (R-Harbor Springs). “I would like to thank everyone who took the time to meet with us and the Governor for working with the Small Business Administration to help us access special low-interest EIDL loans. We encourage you to act quickly to ensure support.”

“This winter’s lack of snow is having a severe impact on our local seasonal economy and the people who depend on it, especially in the UP,” said state Rep. Jen Hill (D-Marquette). “We are grateful to the Governor for encouraging Michigan’s small businesses to take advantage of the assistance available to them. We all work together to ensure our communities recover in the face of these unexpected challenges. I am thinking of making it.”

“Northern Michiganders know that the only way to get through winter is by working together, and that’s true even in unusually warm winters,” said state Rep. Betsy Coffea (D-Traverse City). Told. “This unseasonably warm winter has created unique challenges, especially for businesses that rely on snow during the tourist season. Therefore, I would like to thank small businesses for their support in the face of this unpredictable and difficult time. We certainly echo Governor Whitmer’s call to apply for SBA funds.”