Proposal would pay small business owners who lose revenue during construction [Video]

LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — There is a new proposal out of Lansing that could help small business owners recoup lost revenue from construction projects by creating a “road construction business loss reimbursement program.”

Shaina Allen is the owner of Scooter’s Coffee in Sterling Heights. Over the summer and into the fall, her business took a hit when Van Dyke Freeway was shut down between 18 Mile and M-59.

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“In about July we had one of our best months, and then they dropped the cones outside of our store, and just started dropping in businesses about you know 15 to 20 percent each month,” Allen said.

This proposed program could help business owners in a similar situation to Allen’s.

The legislation was put forward by State Sen. Sarah Anthony, who represents Michigan’s 21st District.

If the program is approved, it would reimburse small business owners upwards of …