"The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a combination of a government strong enough to protect the interests of the people and people strong enough and well enough informed to maintain its sovereign control over the government"
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Thank you to our corporate sponsors
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Success Strategies Continued ...
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Step 2 of 7: What are the benefits? What is the Why?
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Three bricklayers are asked: “What are you doing?”
- The first says, “I am laying bricks.”
- The second says, “I am building a church.”
- And the third says, “I am building the house of God.”
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If you read the blog above, you understand that we need a Why! There have been numerous leadership and organizational management experts that have talked about this for years. It all begins and ends with Why?
In the past weeks, we have outlined several activities building a goal statement. However, before you continue working on that goal, list out the 'why' associated with it. What are all the benefits to you achieving this goal? Financial security, earlier retirement, healthy, wealth, happiness ... list every benefit you can associated with meeting the goal you have outlined. You will need this list!
When will you need the list? You will refer to it as you run into stumbling blocks, delays, obstacles, and set backs. You will go to this list and look at these reasons why you set this goal, and it will continue to motivate you to achieving it. Read the
BLOG and ask yourself, what is your why for this goal? If the why is not big enough to keep you working on the goal, the goal isn't important enough.
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Still Struggling to Set the Goal?
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If you are still struggling on setting goals, or not sure what the benefits are, check out the classic. It's 5:07, but it's worth the time.
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Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance
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Although we don't have our green lights to open up, we need to plan for this eventuality. Regardless of your industry, as we go through the next several phases, your company will need to have PPE available.
We might not have a detailed list, and we will get it to your as we see the specifications. Until then, please start researching where you can find these items;
- Face coverings - Not N95 Masks but cloth coverings
- Gloves
- Sanitizers; both for hands and equipment, tables, chairs, etc
- Thermometers
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In addition to the PPE, start thinking on how you can direct your employees and customers. Is there a way to keep people apart? If you have a counter, how can your customers line up without crowding? Can you direct the customers and employees walking in the same direction (traffic control)?
Last thing, it would be nice to recommend a local supplier for the PPE material. If you know of any company in the area that can assist, please forward their name to us so we can promote #local ... We are planning to publish a "Play Book" and "Supplies List" as the information becomes clear!
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Join this 4-Chamber Happy Hour!
Wednesday April 29th - 5pm - 7pm - ZOOM
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Grab your favorite beverage and meet us all during the Virtual Happy hour. Eastern Michigan University is hosting YOUR chamber as well as Canton, Plymouth, and the Ann Arbor Regional (A2Y). Learn about some specific resources from EMU, and meet some of our 'regional' neighbors.
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Chamber Chat - Recording
April 22nd
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If you missed the Wednesday Chamber Chat, click on the link for the recording! We had a guest speaker discussion the PPP, EIDL, and Tax Credits now available from the SBA.
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Do you know of any Seniors in need?
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VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 21, 2020:
On Tuesday, April 28 the Van Buren Township Senior Center will host a “Pop & Drop” food bank for senior citizens, within the Township. Residents who are at higher risk of going into stores, can drive up, pop their trunk and staff will drop the food in. The drive-thru food pantry will operate from 9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m in the Senior Center parking lot at 46425 Tyler Rd., Van Buren Township, MI 48111. “We wanted to extend this out to the community since our local food banks are at capacity with limited resources,” said Trustee Reggie Miller.
A limited supply of food items will include Ensure (Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry), fresh produce, frozen meals and a white ribbon to be displayed outside, or in a window, to show support to healthcare workers. These items are subject to change. “We’ve been working to meet the needs of as many people as possible who are autoimmune compromised and are making sure our senior population has food during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order,” said Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara.
For a list of local food banks visit
vanburen-mi.org
. If you’re in need of food or have questions please call the Van Buren Township Senior Center at 734.699.8918 or email Lynette Jordan at
Ljordan@vanburen-mi.org
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DTE Energy is here to help businesses. We’re working with our business customers to help them access critical financial assistance, as well as energy efficiency resources that can help reduce costs. Check out our
COVID-19 page
, and let’s power through this together.
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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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