Governor Whitmer Surprises Michigan With Positive News

Governor Whitmer recently signed bipartisan legislation to support small businesses across Michigan and their local communities...

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed several bills to empower small businesses across Michigan. According to a press release, the legislation will allow businesses to meaningfully invest their local communities.

“We are working together to make Michigan the best place to do business,” said Governor Whitmer. “With today’s legislation, we’re continuing our work to grow Michigan’s economy by making it easier for businesses to continue investing in the communities around them. We’ve delivered a bipartisan budget to help anyone make it in Michigan, ensuring we compete for more advanced manufacturing projects, invest in people, and revitalize communities to make them more attractive places to live and work. Together we will keep building on Michigan’s economic momentum.” 

“Here in Michigan, we’re proud to support risk-takers, groundbreakers and innovators in bringing their business to life. Whether it’s by supporting small businesses through our Match on Main program or preparing our communities for development through Michigan Main Street and the Redevelopment Ready Communities program, we’re committed to helping transform a dream business into a thriving success,” said MEDC CEO Quentin L. Messer, Jr. “We appreciate the support and leadership of Governor Whitmer and the state legislature to ensure businesses of all shapes and sizes have the tools and flexibility they need to continue making it in Michigan.”

“The BIZ Act has enabled the Downtown Detroit business community to fund services to keep Downtown clean, safe, and inviting while advancing the economy and fostering community amongst business and property owners,” said state Representative Tyrone Carter. “Enacting this legislation will ensure a fair voting process and equitable distribution of costs and benefits among property owners in these zones. I’d like to thank Governor Whitmer for her support and swift action in signing the bills.”

“We applaud Governor Whitmer for her unwavering leadership and commitment to economic development in Michigan. The signing of this legislation is a significant step towards supporting small businesses and driving growth in our communities,” said Paul Krutko, Ann Arbor SPARK CEO. “We also extend our gratitude to Senator Sue Shink for her dedicated leadership in championing this important legislation. With these measures in place, we are making Michigan an even more attractive place to do business, fostering development, and propelling our state's economy forward.”

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