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Believe in Michigan: Supporting Small Businesses Michiganders celebrate why they believe in Michigan through video series leading up to Governor Whitmer’s State of the State address
LANSING, Mich. – Leading up to the Governor’s State of the State address, Gov. Whitmer’s team set out to hear from Michiganders across the state on why they believe in Michigan. We’ll share their thoughts each day leading up to the address in a video series.
“Small businesses form the backbone of our economy and are cornerstones of so many communities across our state,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “As we usher in a new era of prosperity for Michigan, I am committed to ensuring small businesses can thrive. Countless small business owners like Ali work hard every day to invest in their communities and create good-paying jobs. Together, we will help our innovative, entrepreneurial small business owners thrive and continue growing Michigan’s economy.”
“I want my state government to focus on supporting more small businesses, providing more aid, more guidance, more relief,” said Ali Rose VanOverbeke, owner of Genussee. “Because we’re still in a pandemic, it’s still hard for so many of us and we need more support so we can support and take even better care of our employees.”
When asked why she believes in Michigan, VanOverbeke said, “I’m most excited about a future that’s inclusive and creates more access for individuals to become entrepreneurs. I most believe in the state of Michigan simply because of the people. The community here is hardworking and knows how to persevere regardless of our circumstances.”
Governor Whitmer’s Focus on Small Businesses
Through COVID, the state implemented 23 economic relief programs for businesses, supporting more than 25,000 companies and retaining more than 200,000 jobs. Now, Governor Whitmer is dedicated to helping small businesses navigate existing programs and services available to help them recover and thrive for years to come.
Recently, the governor laid out a $2.1 billion proposal to grow Michigan’s middle class, support small businesses, and invest in communities by tackling several underlying issues. As Michigan’s economic jumpstart continues, bolstered by a strong GDP, and a historic surplus, Governor Whitmer’s proposals will tackle underlying issues faced by small businesses and take advantage of the massive influx of federal resources Michigan has received to deliver meaningful change that makes a real difference for small businesses and Michigan workers.
Additional signature accomplishments under Whitmer’s administration include:
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