Residents from
other counties travel
to Hillsdale to work
4,737
774
Acres in
Industrial Parks
across five locations
35,843,730
Estimated Total Population within 200 miles
1,674
Farm
Establishments in
Hillsdale County
$136,410,659
2018 Business Investments in Hillsdale County
Hillsdale County Economic Development Partnership News
Lt. Governor Gilchrist & former Lt. Governor Calley team up to announce coalition to support small businesses, improve access to federal loans
The Whitmer Administration announced today that businesses across Michigan are now able to apply for $349 billion in Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II was joined by former Lt. Governor, and current president of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Brian Calley and Bob Doyle, president and CEO of the Michigan Association of CPAs, in launching a new statewide website, MIpaycheckprotection.com , to provide businesses with key resources to assist with the PPP application and loan process and ensure the greatest amount of federal funding is able to be used by small businesses for economic relief efforts throughout the state. Click on Read More for full release information
April 3, 2020
Hillsdale Hospital Seeking Donations of PPE, Community Support
Hillsdale Hospital has received an outpouring of support from the community as individuals and businesses alike have donated personal protective equipment (PPE), covered the cost of food or drinks for hospital workers and shared the gratitude for the care being provided.
We are so grateful for the gifts and donations that we have already received, completely unsolicited, from members of the community,” John Robertson, chief quality officer, said. Please click on Read more for full press release.
April 2, 2020
PMBC COVID-19 Emergency Access and Retooling Grants program will provide $1 million in grants to Michigan small businesses and nonprofits • Immediate funding up to $150,000 will be awarded to qualified manufacturers
–The Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Pure Michigan Business Connect program has launched a new grant program providing a total of $1 million in grants to Michigan’s small manufacturers looking to retool and produce critical health and human service supplies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Michigan has the manufacturing strength, innovation and determination to lead the charge in establishing an Arsenal of Health. For more information click on the Read More button
April 2, 2020
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM FAQ's FOR SMALL BUSINESS
The purpose of the Paycheck Protection Program is to help you retain your employees, at their current base pay. To obtain the facts on this opportunity, please click on the Read More button
April 1, 2020
Weekly Job Blast through Michigan Works! Southeast-Hillsdale County - CLICK Date For Complete List
To apply and job details click Read More, scroll to Job Code Number and enter Account Code:
LINK TO JOB POSTINGS: https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-search/
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We work across all sectors to provide an environment encouraging growth and innovation for all communities, businesses and citizens.
EDP is a non-profit, investor-governed economic development organization primarily focused on increasing employment opportunities, private sector capital investments and the local tax base in Hillsdale County.
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