Businesses in Detroit that got Michigan COVID relief bucks

The biggest recipients of a state pandemic-relief grant program for businesses were Detroit's three casinos, Crain's Detroit Business reports.

Driving the news: Through the Growing MI Business Grant Program, the food sector had the highest number of recipients while hotels received the largest sum of money, per Crain's review of a September state treasury report.

• Around two-thirds of applicants, or 5,333 businesses, were turned down entirely.
• Those who did get grants received a range between just $2 and up to $5 million.

Zoom in: The businesses in Detroit that got the most money — after the casinos, which got $5 million each — include:

• Detroit District Sportservice Inc., tied to food operations at Little Caesars Arena: $674,950
• Fort Pontchartrain hotel: $229,715
• PEMC LLC, or Legends Gentlemen's Club: $186,231
• The Detroit Club: $83,417
• Roberts Riverwalk Hotel: $81,583

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