Downtown Manistee small businesses are still open. Please see the links below for updates on hours and avilability. 

The Public Facilities of the City of Manistee to the public until further notice. Transactions and communications can be done online, phone, or the dropbox.

The DDA office is closed during this mandate. 

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued a Small Business Relief program during the COVID-19 Stipulations. Resources from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) include $10 million in small business loans and $10 million in small business grants.

Families 1st Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Employee Paid leave Rights

• FFCRA – Fact Sheet for Employers
• FFCRA – Questions and Answers
• FFCRA Poster

Small Business Relief Grants

• Michigan Small Business Relief Grant – Applications
• Small Business Relief Program
• Information on the Michigan Small Business Relief Program

Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act

Federal Relief Package – Details for Businesses

• Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
• SBDC: Supporting Small Business During COVID-19

DDA stands for Downtown Development Authority. DDA’s are Tax Increment Financing enities with the City to allocate funds for infrasture and improvements in a specific area, your DDA District. These funds support the enhancement and engagment of the area. 

The mission of the Manistee Downtown Development Authority is to foster the development and promotion of an identifiable and attractive downtown area that will strengthen business  a sense of community ownership.