Sylvan Lake

Atty. General Warns Against COVID-19 Related Scams

December 13th 2020

“Scammers are lurking under every rock and behind every corner waiting to take advantage of unsuspecting people,” said Nessel.

County Launches “The Only Way To Beat It Is To Face It” Campaign

December 10th 2020

“The Only Way To Beat It Is To Face It” is funded by a federal CARES Act grant.

Dec. 17 – Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Virtual Coffee Connect

December 10th 2020

Show us your Ugly Holiday Sweater and you could win a BIG prize!

Dec. 15 – Economic Development and Innovation Summit (Virtual)

December 10th 2020

We will have speakers from SEMCOG, The Michigan Municipal League, Automation Alley, Accenture Detroit Innovation Hub, The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and representatives from Oakland and Wayne County.

JVS Offering Paid Internship Program for Those 50+ and Unemployed

December 9th 2020

Funded by government grants, the New Experiences Internship provides 10 weeks of paid work, 40 hours-a-week, at a rate of $13 an hour.

Common Ground Working with MDHHS on Crisis Line Pilot Program

December 9th 2020

“These pilot sites provide geographic and demographic diversity with unique needs that will ultimately help MDHHS scale MiCAL to the entire state.”

Oakland County Launches Equity Council

December 9th 2020

“We look to the council to create a culture for our employees that respects diversity and creates policies that promote equity and inclusion internally and in the critical services we provide to the public.

Quarantine Time Reduced from Two Weeks to Ten Days in Some Situations

December 7th 2020

Public Health may now reduce the length of quarantine if specific conditions are met.

Oakland County Announces Funding to Help Restaurants Recover

December 3rd 2020

The $10 million Oakland Together Restaurant Relief Program will use $7 million of Oakland County’s federal CARES Act allocation and $3 million from the county’s general fund to help restaurants hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and a reduction in business.

Pure Michigan Small Business Grant Applications Open Dec. 15

December 3rd 2020

Grants will be awarded in the amount of up to $15,000 per eligible business on a “first-in” basis.