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Relief Fund Applications Closing April 6th at 9:00am
Due to overwhelming demand the applications will be closing Monday, April 6th.
To apply, visit: http://www.degc.org/local-business-support-for-covid-19/
DEGC Business Resource Recording Available Now
If you missed the conference, you may watch the recording as the DEGC, City of Detroit, and SBA presented information for business owners.
Detroit EDC approves $3.1M Relief Fund for Detroit Small Businesses
Grants will be available to Detroit small businesses with:
Temporary DDOT schedule – Effective 3/23/2020
Primary routes will be operating throughout the week on a Saturday schedule. Sunday will remain the same. Highlighted “Express Route” service will be suspended until further notice.
Update from General Services Department Parks & Recreation Division on Operational Changes in Response to COVID-19
Following Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-09 addressing temporary restrictions on the use of places of public accommodation, Detroit Parks & Recreation wants to encourage safe park usage during COVID-19.
PUBLIC ADVISORY: Due to driver shortage there will be no bus service today, passengers advised to seek other forms of transportation
Detroit Department of Transportation wishes to let passengers know that due to a driver shortage this morning, March 17, 2020, there will be no bus service. We are asking passengers to seek other forms of transportation while we work to address our drivers concerns.
Coastal Flood Mitigation Updates and Resources
First cases of COVID-19 in Detroit
Two individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in Detroit. People who had close contact with these individuals are also being monitored daily for symptoms by the Detroit Health Department.
The following low-risk incidents are being shared to further ensure the public's safety.