In an unexpected turn of events, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Governor Whitmer did not have the authority to extend emergency orders past April 30. In the wake of the court’s decision some counties began issuing their own local emergency orders to help control the spread of coronavirus, including Ingham, Oakland, St.
PASS THE POPCORN! Indoor theaters, cinemas, performance venues, arcades, and bingo halls got the green light to open their doors starting October 9. The same executive order, signed by Governor Whitmer on Friday, September 25, also increased the number of people allowed in non-residential settings (see table below). PPE must be worn and social distancing
It was a slow week for coronavirus headlines in Michigan. Last Wednesday Governor Whitmer and Doctor Khaldun reported that the overall case rate for Michigan was 57 cases per million people per day and the state positivity rate increased to 3.7%. Although the increase in positivity rate appears to be moving in the wrong direction,
For anyone with a loved one in a nursing home, today marks the slow return to in-person visits. There are several safety guidelines to follow (by appointment, only 1-2 people per visit, masks and social distancing are required, and limited total visitors to a facility at one time), but the important thing is that we
Well, local media sources were mostly right. As of today, Michigan gyms, bowling alleys, and ice rinks are allowed to be open … with restrictions, of course. Unfortunately for movie theaters and performance venues, Governor Whitmer’s latest executive order didn’t mention when they will be allowed to open. But, in an unexpected move, Governor Whitmer
A year ago, who would have imagined we’d be six months into a global pandemic? Our emails stopped because it appeared that Michigan was well on its way to moving to Phase 5 of the MI Safe Start Plan, and we didn’t want to give you one more email to read. Unfortunately, as with most
By: Kristen Nauss We’ve all been there. You’ve identified an opportunity in your business and decided to commit to a solution. After months of work, you’ve convinced your boss that it’s time to finally move forward on something, and then you sit there, wide-eyed, stunned, and unsure of what to do next. As a
Whoa. Does anyone else feel like this week blew by? We’re not complaining, especially because that means it’s already time for our weekly roundup! In this week’s edition of Our Favorite Headlines, we’re bringing you a mix of marketing lessons, self-improvement, and a little best-of list to help you stay organized. Let’s just get right
We’ve got that Friday feeling! It’s been a cold and dreary week in Grand Rapids — but fortunately, the forecast for next week is looking a little more spring-like. Before you take off for the weekend, we’ve got a jam-packed edition of Our Favorite Headlines. This week’s roundup features some serious marketing content, including why
Happy November! Is it just us, or was last week a bit of a blur? Perhaps it was Halloween, or the rush of holiday marketing that started on November 1 (looking at you, Starbucks) – or maybe it was just that things have been hella busy here at Reach. (Note: We like busy.) Whatever it