LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 19, 2021) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D–Ann Arbor) has issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement today of the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan, which includes support for high-tech startups:
“The future of Michigan’s economy begins with ensuring our communities foster environments allowing high-tech startups to thrive. I applaud Gov. Whitmer’s consideration of these entrepreneurs, whose innovative ideas can better our quality of life, our environment, our businesses, and more.”
The Michigan COVID Recovery Plan will provide $225 million to launch three new programs from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, one of which is the Business Accelerator and Resiliency Initiative. This program will provide grants to high-tech startups that help communities thrive.
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