July 9, 2020
BACC2WORK
OPEN for BUSINESS
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"
The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the interests of the people, and a people strong enough and
well enough informed
to maintain its sovereign control over the government
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- Franklin D. Roosevelt
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BREAKING NEWS!
GOVERNOR VETOS TAX RELIEF
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LANSING -
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday vetoed bills that would have further delayed tax payments amid the coronavirus pandemic ... She said business-backed bills to delay sales, use and withholding payments an additional three months and to make larger businesses eligible for similar treatment were "commendable" but would "
push many local budgets
over the precipice into fiscal crisis."
Speaking for the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce, this is a direct assault on business. For months, the Governor has eliminated the opportunity for businesses to earn a living, and face an uncertain future. This veto is akin to a business closing their doors, and demanding payment from their customers without delivering services. Faced with a shortfall in revenue, the Governor needs to make better decisions, more cuts to the budget, and live within the means, just as our businesses made difficult decisions the past 4-months.
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UPCOMING MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS
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Tuesday July 14th - 9:30am
Workshop - Diversity Training FREE ZOOM
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Learn why
Diversity, Equity
and
Inclusion
are important in modern workplaces and how you can communicate a culture of belonging within your organization. Attend this workshop and discover the negative impact unconscious bias causes, what ‘microaggression’ means, why equity is important, and how to identify allies.
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Tuesday July 21st - 9am
Business Networking Group
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Our twice monthly group is meeting in person at the VFW 4434 pavilion, on Bemis Road.
Networking is marketing, and marketing is key to building your business. This is part of doing business! If you can't make it, send a representative from your company!
A key benefit to being a member of the Chamber! Meet your fellow members, and develop your inner circle!
MEMBERS ONLY
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MEMBER MIXER July 28 - 5pm
BYC Tiki Hut
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Free to Members Only (and one guest), Must register before July 21st.
Due to social distancing rules, there will be limited attendance. Don't miss out!
Meet YOUR new Board Members, and congratulate our 2019 Award Winners!
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WHAT ARE YOUR BLINDSPOTS, AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM
July 22nd - 2pm
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As a Business Owner or Leader, are you:
- Tired of long sales cycles?
- Disappointed with the “quote and hope and no close” game?
- Frustrated that you are doing everything in your business?
- Concerned that you don’t have an exit strategy for you to leave your business, if you desired? Upset that no one speaks the same way from leadership, to sales, to operations?
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NEW MEMBER PROMOTION
Wings Financial
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SUMMER ONLINE READING PROGRAMS
Belleville Area District Library
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The library may not be open, but you can still sign your child up for the Summer Online reading programs, check out books online, and many other interesting opportunities!
Lobby service open! Call for details and appointments!
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VACATION BIBLE SCOOL
July 13-17th
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Join us on the farm as we learn about the faithfulness that God had for Joseph. Free fun for all ages, infants to teens. Enjoy crafts, snacks, Bible stories, and a daily challenge! For an extra level of fun, get dressed up!
- Monday-Farmer
- Tuesday-Farm Animal
- Wednesday-Bible Character
- Thursday- From the Garden
- Friday-VBS T-shirt
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Members, if you want your event promoted, we have over 600 people reading this newsletter weekly. Take advantage of your membership.
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SENATOR GARY PETERS INTRODUCES A BILL TO CREATE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING
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DETROIT, MI
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today announced introduction of legislation that would establish an independent federal institute — the National Institute of Manufacturing (NIM) — to serve as the hub for federal manufacturing programs that would be led by a Chief Manufacturing Officer (CMO) responsible for creating and implementing a National Strategic Plan for Manufacturing across the executive branch. The
National Institute of Manufacturing Act
would coordinate federal manufacturing programs across multiple agencies in order to ...
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$50 MILLION GRANTS FROM WAYNE COUNTY
Application Deadline July 10th
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
Wayne County Economic Development is offering up to $50 Million in grants! If you are a brick and mortar business, less than 50 employees, and revenues not exceeding $1 Million annually, you can qualify! This is an easy application process, but the cut off is July 10th!
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PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM EXTENDED
$130 Billion still available
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The US Congress has extended this program for another 30-days. If you haven't received a PPP Loan, you still have a chance. This is a forgivable loan for any type of business, independent contractor, 1099-employee, or sole proprietor. Contact your bank, or go to PayPal to apply!
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MICHIGAN RE-START GRANTS
OPEN JULY 15TH
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In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, the State of Michigan has allocated $100 million of CARES Act funding to implement the Michigan Small Business Restart Program to support the needs of Michigan Businesses directly impacted by COVID-19.
The application for businesses to apply for funding will open on July 15, 2020
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