January 14, 2021
#bacc2work
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“The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.”
- Thomas Jefferson
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New Monthly Networking Opportunity
Tues Jan 19th, 8am
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Last week we asked if you would be interested, and it seems you are! Until we can have our breakfasts in person, we will have this meeting on ZOOM - Join us for networking, community updates, and guest speakers. Our breakfast series will reopen as soon as there is a green light from Lansing. |
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Weekly Lunch & Learn
Wed Jan 20th, 12:15pm
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Our group is growing, and we look forward to Representative Puri's and Senator Peters office joining this week. Learn what is happening locally, in Lansing, and DC ... Grab your lunch, and relax with fellow members for 30-minutes each Wednesday. Register once, and we remind you weekly! |
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If you missed our Wednesday Chamber Chat, you missed direct reports from our representatives offices from both Lansing and DC. Updates on a weekly basis just by coming to our Chamber Chat. |
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News | Advocacy | Information |
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PPP - Round 2 Opens Monday January 11th
There are BILLIONS Available - Don't Miss Out!
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To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, January 11, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, January 13. The PPP will open to all participating lenders "shortly thereafter."
Key updates include:
- Borrowers can set their loan covered period to be any length between 8 & 24 weeks to best meet their needs
- Loans will cover additional expenses, including operations expenditures, property damage costs, supplier costs, & worker protection expenditures
- The Program’s eligibility is expanded to include 501(c)(6)s, housing cooperatives, direct marketing organizations, among other types of organizations
- Greater flexibility for seasonal employees
- Certain existing PPP borrowers can request to modify their First Draw PPP Loan amount
- Certain existing PPP borrowers are now eligible to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan
- A borrower is generally eligible for a Second Draw PPP Loan if the borrower:
- Previously received a First Draw PPP Loan and will or has used the full amount only for authorized uses
- Has no more than 300 employees; and
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Can demonstrate at least a 25% reduction in gross receipts between comparable quarters in 2019 and 2020
Please contact your lender with questions. If you do not have a lender, you can search for SBA lenders in the resource link provided below.
Additional Links for Details:
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We can workout inside, but when will we eat indoors? |
The "pause" has turned into a two-and-a-half month shutdown of Michigan's dine-in restaurant industry.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday that the state will lift the ban on indoor dining on Feb. 1. Restaurants and bars will be allowed to reopen dining rooms next month with limits on capacity, masking requirements and a curfew, Whitmer said.
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Dragon Boat Racing Info
Next meeting Tuesday, Jan 19th 1:30pm
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Your group can earn up to $1,700
Join the Tuesday Meeting to find out how!
Sponsored by the Chamber, the Dragon Boat Races will be the premium events for the entire weekend. In addition, they are being set up as a fundraising opportunity for our service organizations, nonprofit groups, clubs, and churches. We have finalized those details, and if you are interesting in putting together a team, we have set up info meetings every Tuesday thru January at 1:30pm ... You can REGISTER for the ZOOM meeting HERE ... also, if you click the picture below you can download it so you can send it to your fellow club members.
There are room for 21 total teams - we already have commitments for 5 ... This is a first come, first serve opportunity!
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We have had 3 informational meetings for Nonprofits, Groups, Churches, etc ... If you want to participate in any part of the upcoming Lakefest, please contact us! There is no charge for this, we do need to know your plans though!
If you are planning to host an activity, or need space on Main Street, all we need is your plan. No money ...
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Any active member that refers a new member will get 90-days free added to their membership ... #memberswithbenefits #wecare |
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A special thank you to our Corporate Sponsors below. This newsletter, along with our networking sessions, happy hours, and educational opportunities
are not possible without their support.
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