PRESS RELEASE

 March 20, 2020, Battle Creek, Michigan – Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) launched a resource page to assist with the dissemination of accurate information during the COVID-19 global pandemic crisis. Whether you are a business, a nonprofit organization, a company in need of space to support relief efforts, an employee working in Battle Creek, or a Battle Creek resident, battlecreekcovid-19.com is a landing page of pertinent information.

 

During this challenging time, BCU’s priority is our community. We are aware there is a lot of great information available, and we want to make it as easy as possible for our business community and neighbors to access it.  BCU created the resource page battlecreekcovid-19.com to allow for the easy navigation of information in one centralized location.

 

This follows BCU’s announcement on Thursday, March 19, regarding the establishment of a $500,000 emergency loan fund designed to assist businesses impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. The loan fund guidelines and application are available at battlecreekcovid-19.com.

 

“It is our hope, by consolidating good information into a centralized location, it will help the entire Battle Creek community,” stated Joe Sobieralski, President & CEO of Battle Creek Unlimited. “It is our goal to keep you informed with the most relevant information that is helpful to our business community and neighbors.”

 

In this ever-changing environment, it is important that the community has easy access to good information. BCU will work diligently to update the page as information evolves.

 

This is our community, our home, and together we will weather this global pandemic. Our thoughts and hearts are with those most directly affected.

 

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ABOUT BATTLE CREEK UNLIMITED

Established in 1972, Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) is a private, non-profit corporation which serves as the economic development arm for the City of Battle Creek and manages the Fort Custer Industrial Park. The Fort Custer Industrial Park is home to over 80 businesses, including 25 international companies, and employs over 13,000 people. BCU’s mission is to build a strong community by driving strategic investment and job creation.

 

MEDIA CONTACTS

Joe Sobieralski, President & CEO, Battle Creek Unlimited

TEL 269-962-7526

Press Release

For Immediate Release

 

Battle Creek Unlimited Establishes $500,000 Emergency Small Business Loan Fund

For Impacted Businesses of Executive Order No. 2020-9

 

March 19, 2020, Battle Creek, Michigan – During this historical time of uncertainty, Battle Creek Unlimited has established an emergency small business loan fund for food & beverage businesses located in the City of Battle Creek that have been adversely affected by Executive Order No. 2020-9.

 

The federal government is currently in the process of approving emergency funds to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).  The SBA will be working directly with the Governor to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  While we applaud the state and federal government for their swift action, we acknowledge that this process will take time, time our local businesses and their staff will not be able to afford.  Effective immediately, Battle Creek Unlimited will be offering emergency low-interest loans to local small food & beverage businesses that meet specific criteria.  To see if your business qualifies, go to our resource page at battlecreekcovid-19.com, which will go live on Friday, March 20^th at 12:00 p.m.

 

“Battle Creek is our community, our home.  The people who work here are our neighbors and friends.  Over the last couple of years, the transformation of Battle Creek, in particular downtown, has been exciting to watch.  It is difficult to see the hopes, dreams, and hard work of so many people suffer, business owners and employees alike,” said Joe Sobieralski, President & CEO of Battle Creek Unlimited.   “That is why Battle Creek Unlimited wants to do our part in helping our neighbors.  This emergency loan fund will allow our most vulnerable businesses to remain viable during this concerning time.  We understand that there will be many needs beyond this, but it is a start.”

 

BCU would like to thank our Board of Directors, the Direct Investment Committee, and staff for coming together to quickly address this need in our community.  By working together as a community, we will navigate through this challenging global pandemic crisis.  Our thoughts and hearts go out to those most directly affected.

 

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ABOUT BATTLE CREEK UNLIMITED

Established in 1972, Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) is a private, non-profit corporation which serves as the economic development arm for the City of Battle Creek and manages the Fort Custer Industrial Park. The Fort Custer Industrial Park is home to over 80 businesses, including 25 international companies, and employs over 13,000 people. BCU’s mission is to build a strong community by driving strategic investment and job creation.

 

MEDIA CONTACTS

Joe Sobieralski, President & CEO, Battle Creek Unlimited

TEL 269-962-7526

Battle Creek Unlimited would like to make sure that everyone in the community has the most current information available.  To find the latest information on COVID-19, please CLICK HERE to be routed to the City of Battle Creek’s website.

As a reminder, while all indoor dining has been suspended, many of the local establishments are offering pickup or delivery.  Be sure to continue to support our local organizations.

Please continue to wash your hands often, and practice social distancing.  Stay informed and stay healthy.

Your friends at BCU.

 

 

 

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