"You don't drown by falling into the water.
You only drown if you stay there."
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Zig Ziglar
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Today's Updates, Resources, News!
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As we stated yesterday, we will send more emails out as we see new and important information for you, our members. We are committed to providing accurate information that you can rely on. Also, do you know of something special that is happening in the community that can help relieve stress? Let us know so we can put it in this Newsletter!
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Unemployment Insurance - State of Michigan
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Governor Whitmer is issuing temporary unemployment insurance (UI) rules to help businesses manage through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The rules will:
- Allow those who are sick, quarantined or immuno-compromised or caring for a family member who is impacted, including school closures, to file for temporary UI benefits. The rules would also suspend work-search requirements temporarily for these individuals.
- Expand UI benefits from 20 to 26 weeks on a temporary basis in order for the state to draw down Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster dollars to fund the state’s UI program.
- Clarify that UI benefits paid as a result of COVID-19 will not be charged to employers’ accounts, meaning it will not negatively impact employers’ rates in the short-term.
- Expand the state’s Work Share program to all employers, regardless of whether an employer’s experience account has a positive balance.
Work Share
is a program that permits employers to maintain operational productivity during declines in regular business activity instead of laying off workers. With the plan, rather than being laid off, eligible employees work a reduced number of hours in the work week and receive a portion of weekly UI benefits. By participating in Work Share, employers are able to retain trained employees and avoid the expense of recruiting, hiring and training new employees.
Links to Resources
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Member Bars & Restaurant Conference Call
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We have set up a Belleville Area Chamber Conference call for any bar or restaurant in the area for
Tuesday at 10:00AM
. This call will be to brainstorm how we can all work together during these new normal times. The idea here is for everyone to survive and prosper as much as possible. If you didn't receive a mail yesterday, and are in the bar and restaurant business, here is the Call in information for Tuesday at 10am
From a computer:
Meeting ID: 339 955 579
Password: 103254
From a phone call: +1 646.876.9923 and follow the prompts
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Other Important Webinars for Corona Resources from the Restaurant Association
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There will be a free various free Webinars regarding the various tools we have now implemented to help our bars & restaurants. Please take a look at these opportunities for support, information, and specific resources for the Restaurant & Lodging Professionals.
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Details on Unemployment Insurance
Rules, Changes, and How to File!
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There is a special Webinar for Unemployment Insurance changes. If you need more information than in Governor Whitmer’s Press Release, please feel free to call into this at 10:30AM Tuesday:
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Webinar Login Information
Meeting URL
Meeting ID
685 440 199
Want to dial in from a phone?
Dial the following number:
(US Toll Free)
Enter the meeting ID and passcode followed by #
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Small Business Administration
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The SBA has been authorized with the recent emergency declaration, to provide relief loans. These can assist our small businesses with low interest loans to pay; payroll, accounts payables, and various other expenses during this trying time.
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Michigan Chamber Advocacy
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The Michigan Chamber sent a letter to Governor Whitmer, on behalf of its members, to make an official declaration of economic disaster immediately to allow businesses access to federal small business loans.
In the letter submitted on March 16
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The US Chamber of Commerce has a "toolkit" of various items that may be able to help you communicate to YOUR Customers. From what I see, there are no charges for these digital graphics or information. There are also links to more resources and info on this page.
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Kole Performance Group, for the coming weeks, will offer free Executive and Business Coaching to help our small businesses get through this difficult time. They will open up the hours for calls between 1:30 - 4pm every day, to take your calls, discuss ideas, and whatever you need to help you get thru this current situation. Please email for an appointment, and a brief description of your business and what your needs are. Provide best day/time in email.
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This is new community group that has been vetted by the Chamber. This is not a Scam, and your information will be kept private. If you are either in need or resources, or have resources to share,
please read!
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As the COVID-19 situation unfolds, and the Governors Executive Orders roll out, more and more restrictions, roadblocks, and hurdles are being created for our community. Those hurdles in our area are going to create an increased need for food, distribution, childcare, housing, and many other support services.
We understand that even your organization, that has been a long-time supporter of the Belleville area may also be affected. What we are trying to do is vet qualified individuals and companies that match up to the various needs in the community. Our Mutual Aid Group’s number one goal is to meet and exceed the community’s needs, and that includes you and your business as well.
At this time, we are gathering information on both your needs, and how you can assist. We have created a
Mutual Aid
Form
for both requests and donations. If you can please fill out the form so we can understand what your organization's needs are, and also what opportunities you have to help. By collecting this data, our group can make more informed decisions.
The Mutual Aid Group is doing this mainly to spread out our efforts and assist as many people and organizations that we can. For example; having dedicated resources, matched up geographically and with specific needs, gives us the optimum in efficiency & delivery of the much-needed services.
Thank you in advance for providing the information, we will contact you shortly!
Should you have any questions or concerns, never hesitate to contact us. Feel free to join our Facebook Group
Belleville Area Mutual Aid Group
where we have an open and ongoing dialog on how we can best assist.
With warm regards,
Belleville Area Mutual Aid Group
Ashley Shukait, MPH, CHES
®
she/her/hers
Public Health Consultant
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Chamber Meetings This Week
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The Chamber will be adhering to the Governors mandates, and the CDC recommendations. Gatherings of 10 or more in closed spaces, will be avoided.
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Thank you to our corporate members
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