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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Ziyad Jamal

MI Entrepreneurs and Gig Workers Embrace $528 Guaranteed Monthly Income For Economic Empowerment

Small business entrepreneurs in Ann Arbor could receive payments totalling to nearly $13,000, as part of a new GBI program in the city. (Credit: RDNE Stock project/Pexels)

Financially struggling Americans often turn to guaranteed basic income (GBI) programs to navigate economic challenges and meet essential needs. This approach is recognized as an effective strategy for addressing poverty.

A recent initiative in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is reshaping how income support is provided to low-income earners by introducing a GBI program tailored for local entrepreneurs, small business owners, and gig workers.

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