Grants available through program Fink helped approve

State Rep. Andrew Fink today encouraged business owners throughout Branch and Hillsdale counties to apply for an afflicted business relief program he helped pass into law.

Fink and the Legislature approved a bipartisan plan in December to create a $409 million relief program for businesses that have struggled the most because of the pandemic. A business’s property taxes, unemployment insurance taxes, license and inspection fees, and decline in sales will factor into the grant amount.

“These grants will provide much-needed relief to our local businesses who are still struggling as a result of governor-mandated closures during the pandemic,” said Fink, of Adams Township. “I will always stand behind our job providers because they are the cornerstone of our local economy. When they thrive, so do our communities.”

Applications must be submitted by March 31. Local business owners can visit michigan.gov/abr to learn more and apply.

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