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Networks Northwest delivers programs and services for the 10 counties of Northwest Michigan. Our primary service categories are: workforce development; business & economic development; and community development. Networks Northwest is the convening agency for the Regional Prosperity Initiative in these ten counties.
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Updating Payment Source for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

For those who choose direct deposit on the initial claim, the payment information from the initial claim is not being sent to the PUA claim.

Take the steps shown below in MiWAM to update the payment information on your PUA claim, then certify the weeks to release the funds.

Thank you to SEMCA (Southeast Michigan Community Alliance) for developing this work-around

Click here to download the steps to update your payment information.

For more information about Unemployment Benefits in Michigan, visit Michigan.gov/UIA

Our Township greatly benefits from Network Northwest's experience, depth of knowledge and understanding. Because they work with so many diverse communities in our ten-county region they understand the local land-use issues and are already working on solutions by the time we realize we need some help.
- Susan Odom, Chair, Suttons Bay Township Planning Commission