Resources to Reopen Your Business
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Return to Work Calendar of Events:
Michigan SBDC: COVID-19 Reopen Support Webinars
Detroit Regional Chamber: Restart Michigan Webinar Series
General Reference:
State of Michigan Resources
Michigan Economic Development Corporation: Winter Strategies for Downtowns and Business Districts
MI Safe Start Plan: A Plan to Re-engage Michigan's Economy
MI Safe Start: Phase Progression Guidelines
Michigan Department Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Employer Guidance
Governor Whitmer’s Presentation on the Michigan Economic Recovery Council: COVID-19 Update 4-27-2020
Michigan Economic Recovery Council: Proposed Start-Up Plan Presentation
Michigan Main Street (MEDC): Reopen Main Street: Navigating a New Reality - Together
Federal Government Resources
Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance
U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division: Q&As for COVID-19 related guidance to FLSA and FMLA and the FFCRA
Macomb County Resources
Additional Resources
The National 8(a) Association COVID-19 Resources & Information for Small Business Guide
American Society of Employers: Back-to-Work Checklist for Organizations
A Leader's Toolkit For Reopening: Twenty Strategies to Reopen and Reimagine
Ensuring Employee and Customer Safety:
State of Michigan Resources
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: Re-opening Issues Reporting Forms
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration: COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines
In an effort to help reopening businesses safely reengage in the economy, the MI Symptoms Web Application is a cost-free way for employers to comply with Executive Order 2020-97 and implement a COVID-19 symptoms screening questionnaire for employees.
Governor Whitmer's Executive Order No. 2020-97: Safeguards to protect Michigan’s workers from COVID-19 Rescission of Executive Order 2020-91
The order states that all employers who will require their workers to leave their home to come to work, MUST:
1. Develop a COVID-19 preparedness and response plan that is consistent with OSHA's Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Guidelines for establishing an employee screening process: English or Spanish
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Face Coverings Frequently Asked Questions
Federal Government Resources
Centers for Disease Control: Best Practices for Hand Washing
Centers for Disease Control: Worker Safety and Support
Macomb County Resources
Macomb County Health Department: Overview Guide for Reopening Businesses
Macomb County Health Department: Understanding COVID-19 Precautions: Social Distancing, Self-monitoring, Quarantine, Isolation, and Actions everyone should take
Additional Resources
Business Leaders for Michigan: Best Practices for Employee Engagement & Support
Business Leaders for Michigan: Best Practices for Working Remotely
Business Leaders for Michigan: Best Practices for Information Security
Human Resources Guidance:
State of Michigan Resources
State of Michigan Guidance for Employers Contemplating Layoffs
State of Michigan Work Share Information
Michigan Dept. of Health & Human Services: Re-opening Issues Reporting Forms
Federal Government Resources
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
Macomb County Resources
Additional Resources
Cleaning and Disinfecting:
State of Michigan Resources
Federal Government Resources
CDC: Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
CDC: Guidance for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation (mold awareness, monitoring and remediation; Legionella and Legionnaires' disease)
Macomb County Resources
Additional Resources
Samples of Return to Work Guides:
- Lear Safe Work Playbook
- Ford Return to Work Playbook
- Kroger Blueprint for Business
- Magna’s Smart Start Playbook
- OSHA: Template document for re-opening a business with Low Exposure Risk - Definition of Risk Levels for Businesses
- OSHA: Template document for re-opening a business with Medium Exposure Risk - Definition of Risk Levels for Businesses
Industry-Specific Information and Resources:
Building and Manufacturing
Construction:
- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Construction Guidelines (Video)
- Michigan Economic Recovery Council: COVID-19 health practices: Construction facilities
- Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA): COVID-19 Construction Industry & Outdoor Operations Guidelines
- Michigan Economic Recovery Council: COVID-19 health practices: Residential Services and Maintenance
Manufacturing:
- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Manufacturing Guidelines (Video)
- Michigan Economic Recovery Council: COVID-19 health practices: Industrial facilities
- Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA): COVID-19 Manufacturing Industry Guidelines
Offices, Shopping and Dining
Offices:
- Michigan Economic Recovery Council: COVID-19 health practices: Office spaces
- MI Safe Start - Offices: Guidelines for all phases offices
- Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA): COVID-19 Guidelines for Offices
Restaurants:
- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Bar & Restaurant Guidelines (Video)
- Michigan Economic Recovery Council: COVID-19 health practices: Restaurants
- MI Safe Start - Restaurants and Bars: Guidelines for all phases, restaurants and bars
- Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA): COVID-19 Restaurants and Bars Guidelines
- Michigan Main Street - A Program of the MEDC: Reopen Main Street - Strategies and Ideas - Eating and Drinking Places
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Restaurants and Bars During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Considerations for Restaurants and Bars
- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Employer guidance on best practices: Restaurant / Bar
- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Workplace Guidelines Restaurants & Bars
- National Restaurant Association: COVID-19 Reopening Guidance: A Guide for the Restaurant Industry
- Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association: Roadmap to Reopening Restaurants in Michigan
Retail Trade:
- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Retail Guidelines (Video)
- Michigan Economic Recovery Council: COVID-19 health practices: Retail
- MI Safe Start - Retail Establishments: Guidelines for all phases, retail establishments
- Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA): COVID-19 Guidelines for Retail Industry
- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Workplace Guidelines Retail, Libraries & Museums
- Michigan Main Street - A Program of the MEDC: Reopen Main Street - Strategies and Ideas - Retail Establishments
Healthcare and Research
Healthcare and Social Assistance:
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: Rapid Response Staffing Resources for Long-Term Care Facilities - Any questions about Rapid Response Staffing can be sent to MDHHS-LTCStaffing@michigan.gov.
- Michigan Economic Recovery Council: COVID-19 health practices: Healthcare outpatient
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Framework for Healthcare Systems Providing Non-COVID-19 Clinical Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA): COVID-19 Guidelines for Outpatient Healthcare Facilities
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Guidance for Dental Settings
- American Dental Association: Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit
- American Dental Association: CDC Guidance for Dental Settings - Recorded Webinar
- Michigan State Medical Society: Safe Return to Practice Recommendations - COVID-19 Checklist
Research:
- Michigan Economic Recovery Council: COVID-19 health practices: Research Laboratory
- Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA): COVID-19 Guidelines for Research Laboratories
Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services:
- Michigan Economic Recovery Council: COVID-19 health practices: Lodging
- Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development: Clean, sanitize & disinfect instructions for food service & retail food establishments
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Considerations for Public Pools, Hot Tubs, and Water Playgrounds During COVID-19
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities: Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19
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Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration: COVID-19 Guidelines For Sports and Exercise Facilities
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MI Safe Start: Parks and Outdoor Recreational Facilities - Guidelines for all phases, parks and outdoor recreational facilities
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MI Safe Start - Social Gatherings: Guidelines for all phases, social gatherings
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mParks Michigan Parks & Recreation Association: Programs & Initiatives: Coronavirus Disease
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World Waterpark Association: COVID-19 Resources page
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World Waterpark Association: Aquatic Facility and Waterpark Reopening Considerations
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Michigan Economic Recovery Council: COVID-19 health practices: Large Sports and Entertainment Facilities
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Youth Programs and Camps During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Macomb County Health Department: Public Health Guidance for Outdoor Activity
Professional Services
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing:
- Michigan Realtors: Safely Reopening Real Estate Toolkit
Other Industries
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting:
- Michigan Farm Bureau: COVID-19 Resources: Farm Resources
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Agriculture Workers and Employers
- Michigan Farmers Market Association: Resources for Farmers Markets and Roadside Stands
Community Centers, Libraries, Places of Worship:
- Macomb County Health Department: Public Health Guidance for Mass Gathering Areas
- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Workplace Guidelines Retail, Libraries & Museums
Day Care Centers:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Child Care Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- MI Safe Start Childcare: Guidelines for all phases, childcare
- State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: Guidelines for Safe Child Care Operations During COVID-19
- Macomb County Health Department: Public Health Guidance for Childcare Programs
Other Services (except Public Administration):
- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Fitness Center Guidelines (Video)
- Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration: COVID-19 Guidelines For Sports and Exercise Facilities
- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Workplace Guidelines Fitness & Recreation Centers
- Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration: COVID-19 In-Home Service Industry Guidelines
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Public Health Considerations for Reopening Mass Transit During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Considerations for Youth Sports
- Macomb County Health Department: Public Health Guidance for Rideshare
Personal care (salons, nails, tattoo parlors, spas):
- Michigan Main Street - A Program of the MEDC: Reopen Main Street - Strategies and Ideas - Service Businesses and Providers
- Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration: COVID-19 Personal-Care Industry Guidelines
- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Workplace Guidelines Personal Care Services
- MI Safe Start: Re-start Safely for Cosmetology and Barber Services
- Macomb County Health Department: Public Health Guidance for Personal Services
We are pleased to provide personal protection equipment to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 for businesses as they prepare to open for business.
Depending on the number of people you employ, kits will include:
- Reusable face coverings
- Face shields
- Gloves
- Hand sanitizer
- Building signage
- And other items to help make your workplace safer for employees and customers.
Kits will be available for pickup at a location in Clinton Township. More details to be provided in an email confirmation.
To request a back-to-business kit, please complete this form.
Local Suppliers:
The following is a list of local businesses with supplies that you may need to reopen your business. The state of Michigan also maintains a directory of businesses that provide essential supplies. To access it, complete the procurement form.
Hand Sanitizer
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Allied PhotoChemical - Contact: Mike Kelly at 586-232-3637 or Info@alliedphotochemical.com
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Blake's Hard Cider - Contact: Chelsea at 586-784-5343 or Chelsea@blakefarms.com
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Kuhnhenn Brewing Company - Contact: 586-979-8361
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Divergent Contact: David Holls at 586-800-DRIVE
Face Masks, Shields and Gowns
- Wesner Tuxedo (Masks) - Contact: Dan Wesner at 586-254-3838 or dan@wesnertuxedo.com
- TD Industrial Coverings (Masks & Gowns) - Contact: Steve Mini at 586-731-2080 or stevemini@tdic.com
- Cadillac Products (Gowns) - Contact: Don Lowe at 248-736-9798 or dlowe@cadprodauto.com
- General Motors- Warren Transmission Plant (Masks)
- MISC Products (Elastic for Masks) - Contact: Bill Young at 586-263-3300 or byounggren@miscproducts.com
- RCO Engineering (Masks) - Contact: Russell Piccolo at 586-943-7394 or @rcoeng.com
- NTFabricating (Face Shields) - Contact: Bob Becker at 586-291-3636
Signage
- Discount Printing Detroit: Local business offering social distancing floor graphics.
- Signarama - Contact: Rachell at 586-792-7446 or sales@teamsignarama.com
Sneeze/Cough Guards, Splash Shields, and Other Plastic Products
- Signarama (Sneeze/Cough Guards) - Contact: Rachell at 586-792-7446 or sales@teamsignarama.com
- ESPAS, Inc. (Sneeze/Cough Guards) - COVID Sneeze/Cough Guards
- RCO Engineering (Face Shields and Plexiglass Dividers) - Contact: Russell Piccolo at 586-943-7394 or @rcoeng.com
- Kimastle Corporation (Desk tops with custom lexan guarding and disinfecting and sanitizing solutions for fleet vehicles) - Contact: Eliot Entwistle at 586-949-2355 or eentwistle@kimastle.com
- Printing by Johnson (Clear Protection Barriers) - Contact: 586-469-3555
Printable Signage for Businesses to use:
Printable posters from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
The following are signs used in county buildings. Click on the image to download, print and display in your own place of business for free.
If you need assistance with your business, please fill out this form.
You will be contacted by someone who can provide further assistance.