Governor Whitmer Announces Huntington Bank’s $5 Billion Lending Initiative
(September 2, 2020 2:34 PM) Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Huntington Bancshares Inc. today announced a $5 billion, five-year lending, investment and philanthropic commitment to help improve financial opportunities for Michigan businesses, consumers and communities. Part of a $20 billion Community Plan Huntington announced Sept. 1, the Michigan plan was developed in cooperation with the Governor and Michigan community organizations to ensure the bank’s commitment reflects the needs of all people and businesses throughout the state. “In this critical time when businesses are confronting the extreme challenge of a public-health crisis, recession and issues related to social equity, Huntington’s purpose of looking out for people calls us to do more for Michigan’s small businesses, consumers and communities,” said Sandy Pierce, Huntington’s director of Private Banking, Insurance Agency, Vehicle Finance and Regional Banking. “We believe this commitment is a very meaningful investment in Michigan’s economic future.” In the next several months, the bank will announce specific initiatives to support small businesses, consumers and communities. The plan will evolve as Huntington continues to listen and take action to meet the changing needs of Michigan’s communities. “This is great news for Michigan’s small-business owners who have faced unprecedented challenges as we have navigated the COVID-19…
Jackson County Cumulative Report: 830 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 39 Deaths
(September 2, 2020 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 12 PM today, there are 830 positive cases (cumulative), and 39 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 10 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of September 1, 2020: 646** Effective this weekend, there will be a change in the days when numbers are posted by the health department. In keeping with the new schedule stated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) in this press release, numbers will no longer be posted on Sundays. The cumulative numbers posted on Monday will include the data from Sunday and Monday The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5:30 PM August 28, there are 1,676 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 158 confirmed positive staff cases. MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 9 AM August 26, there are 3 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. The Jackson County Township map and recovery data will be posted each Monday at the same time as the number data. **Recovered is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis…
Events of Wednesday, September 2, 2020
The Return of Live Music at Grand River Brewery. Honey & Buffalo perform on the patio at GRB. 6 PM to 9 PM. Grand River Brewery, Downtown Jackson. Vital to Victory Exhibit at Lost Railway Museum. How Motorwomen Challenged & Changed the World. Now through November 21. Admission $5. Vital to Victory features the often-untold lives of women in the rail industry, from early electric streetcar drives to modern locomotive engineers. Women were initially only granted entry to these jobs during World War I and World War II when male employees were drafted into service. Lost Railway Museum, Michigan Avenue, Downtown Grass Lake. School Age Child Care. Jackson YMCA and Jackson Public Schools are partnering to offer school-age child care for young fives through fifth grade. Beginning August 31, fee-based full-day and after-school care will be available at T.A. Wilson and financial assistance is available. The program will adhere to safety guidelines and includes homework assistant and fun activities. Due to distancing requirements, space is limited so sign up today at JacksonYMCA.org. Salvation Army Food Pantry. The Salvation Army of Jackson County Food Pantry Hours: Regular Pantry Hours are 10 am-noon and 1-2 pm Monday through Thursday. Food Boxes are…
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Tuesday, Andy and Bart’s guests: Jake Taylor, Athletic Trainer @ Vandercook Lake High School, for Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists. John Willis, City of Jackson, Chief Equity Officer. Live at 9 AM, replay at 11 AM. 2:30 PM Governor Whitmer Press Briefing. Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun will provide an update regarding the state’s response efforts to COVID-19. They will be joined by a Michigan business leader to announce a significant investment in Michigan's economy to help support small businesses and build communities in our state. The briefing is scheduled for 2:30 PM and will be carried live on JTV and JTV.TV. All new Wednesday on The Bart Hawley Show: Dr. Courtland Keteyian, Vice President, Population Health & Preventive Medicine Specialist, Henry Ford Allegiance Health; Julie Hand, Jackson College, JC Now; Monica Moser, Jackson Community Foundation; Deb Davies, Local Book Author 'Northern Light’. Live at 1 PM, replays AT 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM Thursday.
CP Federal Announces Name Change, Extends Membership Eligibility to Entire State
(September 1, 2020 4:24 PM) CP Federal Credit Union announced today its official change from a federally chartered to state chartered credit union and a change in name to CP Financial Credit Union. Effective immediately, membership to CPFCU is now open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in the entire State of Michigan. This is a significant change from the previous eligibility requirement that required members be affiliated with a designated school, organization, business or association. As part of this change, the credit union must remove “Federal” from its name and will move forward officially as CP Financial Credit Union or as regularly referred to as CPFCU or CP for short. Chrissy Siders, President/CEO of CP Federal Credit Union stated, “These are exciting times for CPFCU as we strive to create legacy-defining moments for the people and places we serve for generations to come. The charter conversion removes roadblocks to membership and provides opportunities for future growth and long-term sustainability. The expansion allows us to bring the CP difference to a diverse population as we inspire the pursuit of a life well-lived throughout the entire great state of Michigan.” In January, the CPFCU Board of Directors announced…
COVID-19 Nursing Home Task Force Releases Recommendations
(September 1, 2020 4:04 PM) To help protect the health and safety of Michigan’s nursing home residents and staff, the Michigan Nursing Homes COVID-19 Preparedness Task Force, appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, presented its final recommendations on Monday, Aug. 31. “I want to thank the members of the task force for their collaboration and support for the state’s ongoing focus on protecting Michigan’s most vulnerable populations,” said Governor Whitmer. “I will carefully review these recommendations and continue to work closely with the task force and our partners to strengthen policies to protect nursing home residents, staff, and their families.” The 28 recommendations cover four strategy areas; each represented by a workgroup: Placement of Residents Resource Availability Staffing Quality of Life Recommendations include: Continuing to use the regional hub program with strengthened guidance and protocols as Care and Recovery Centers. Identifying and coordinating with hospitals with excess surge capacity. Improving coordination of personal protective equipment distribution and allocation. Securing funding for continue testing of nursing home residents. Exploring options for creating dedicated facilities/alternative care settings. Improving support of physical and mental health for staff. Increasing opportunities for safe visitation. The Task Force was co-chaired by Dr. Betty S. Chu, senior vice president and associate…