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The liberty of the individual is no gift of civilization.
It was greatest before there was any civilization
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- Sigmund Freud
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Snap Poll for Consumers
Q: If all restrictions were lifted on business tomorrow
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Would you return to normal shopping, dining, and other activities?
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Yes, with a clear understanding of safety precautions
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Yes, with safety precautions, but at a slower pace
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No, I would wait a few weeks to see if there were any spikes
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No, not until there is a vaccine
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YOU have a seat at the table thru the Chamber
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Your Chamber has been invited to a working group of over 60 Wayne County Chambers, Associations, Groups, and Economic Development Teams. Our focus is to brainstorm and suggest policy to Wayne County and Local Municipalities so that YOU can be successful. The BACC is part of the group focusing on specific needs the businesses will have to open safely, profit with lower capacity, support from local municipalities ... The other 4 groups are focusing on; Childcare, Education / Communication, PPE, and Financial Resources.
When the restrictions begin to lift, we can see what other states are doing as far as capacity, and PPE. Keeping that in mind, please let us know; What do YOU need from Belleville, Van Buren, Sumpter, and Wayne County? Any suggestion is okay, think of things like; ordinances that may need to be relaxed? Hours of operations extended? Outdoor seating? Any roadblocks?
Please send any ideas to;
info@bellevilleareachamber.org
we are meeting each Friday at 1pm for the next several weeks. Our recommendations are going directly to Wayne County Government, as well as all Township Supervisors, and City Mayors. Feel free to make suggestions regarding any of the 5 groups.
Remember, the only bad idea is the one never voiced, it is not implemented 100% of the time.
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Manufacturing Heads Back to Work
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Lansing: Executive Order 2020-77 has been issued, adding manufacturing to the 'resumed' list of businesses. In addition, this order allows
Child Care workers that support manufacturing and other essential, or resumed services, can resume.
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Chamber Events, Education, Workshops
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Leading thru a Crisis - Workshop
Tuesday, May 12th, 10am
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Kole Performance Group will facilitate this workshop. This is John Maxwell team licensed content, and you will learn; what makes up a crisis, and how to determine a good leader during a crisis. This is FREE, please register below.
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Join our Chamber Chat
Wednesday 2pm
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This week we were joined by a staff member of Congresswoman Dingell's Office. Each week we try to bring you news, information, and advocacy opportunities for YOU our members. Join us next Wednesday by registering below. We will have a special guest this coming week and a workshop on May 20th.
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Business Referral Group
Tuesday May 19th
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Register once, and be reminded each week before the meeting. Our next meeting is on May 19th, 9am via ZOOM until we can meet again for coffee in person!. Register now, our group is growing
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Meet the Judicial Candidates
Forum May 27th, 6pm - 7:30pm
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The Chamber will be hosting a Meet the Judicial Candidates session from 6 to 7:30pm on Wednesday May 27th. Only the first 100 people that register can attend, save your seat by registering now.
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Multiple Relevant Webinars
Available thru SCORE
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SCORE has multiple live webinars, free of charge, that are scheduled over the next 2-weeks. Managing and running a business in times like these, is difficult. Listen to some of the experts on various topics that are relevant to the crisis we are in today.
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Members Promotions / Jobs / Updates
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Diamond Member - SERVIS Group
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In a recent survey by the Small Business Association of Michigan, 70% of the respondents stated they were going to be in need of a professional deep cleaning and maintenance schedule when re-opening. With new MiOSHA standards, you want a professional to manage this part of your operations!
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Diamond Member - WCCCD
Announcing New Programs
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Diamond Member - Kole Performance Group
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Business / Leadership Coaching
90-day delayed payment
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KPG is offering 3-months delayed billing for executive coaching. Work weekly in 30-minute coaching sessions on; leadership, business plans, marketing, team building, re-organizations or brainstorming session. Chamber members also receive a 20% discount!
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Full Service Resumes at Sumpter Collision and Express Tire
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Michigan Chamber - Growing List of PPE Suppliers
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Members, you are going to be required to have PPE for your employees, and in some cases your clients. Start shopping now to find reliable suppliers. The Michigan Chamber, has a growing list of suppliers. Bookmark this link, and start vetting who you want to do business with.
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$140 Billion Still Available!
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As of Friday, there was still $140 Billion available in the 2nd Round of CARES Act Funding. We have seen documented evidence, that one member applied for, and
received full PPP funding in less than 36-hours
through PayPal.
Self employed, no employees, independent contractors ALL QUALIFY
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Become an Affiliate Member
Southern Wayne Regional
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Your chamber has an exclusive arrangement with SWCRC, our 21 Community Regional Chamber. Become an affiliate for $100 per year, and enjoy multiple benefits, networking opportunities, and much, much, more!
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Our doors may be locked, but remember we are
OPEN for Business!
If you should have any questions, comments, news, information, etc ..
Never hesitate to contact us!
(734) 516-0221
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