As we celebrate the Memorial Day Holiday, let us all remember those who have fallen in service to our country. The remembrance of those who have given their last full measure of devotion to protect our freedoms is the reason for the long weekend. With our freedoms comes responsibility to be safe, especially as we begin to reopen for business.
The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce, through the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance, advocated for re-opening the northern Michigan region for some businesses. This week, Stacie Bytwork, Chamber President and Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance Chair, joined Governor Whitmer for the announcement that restaurants, retail, and some offices would re-open at 12:01 AM on Friday, May 22nd, with Executive Order 2020-92 (below).
Residents and second homeowners are encouraged to follow guidelines, such as wearing masks, washing hands, and social distancing, to keep our community safe and remain open for business. Together, as individuals and in our workplaces, we can show the rest of the state how to comply with public health requirements and model behavior to allow us the freedom to stay open for business.
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BUSINESS RE-OPENING INFORMATION & TOOLS
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In order to reopen, affected businesses must follow executive orders, create preparedness plans, train employees, create signage, wear masks, follow public health guidelines, among other requirements. Your Chamber staff has put together important documents, including guidance, orders, and plan templates. We encourage you to review the attached and but to also visit the
Chamber COVID-19 Resource webpage
for more information.
As always, please feel free to contact our staff with any questions.
Guidance and Executive Orders:
Required Preparedness Plans and Resources: (Due by June 1 or two weeks after opening)
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WHERE CAN BUSINESSES FIND LOCAL
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)?
M R PRODUCTS
- Visual Barrier products (plastic chain, traffic cones, cone chain connectors)
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Calling all Manistee Retail Businesses!
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Re-Opening Retail "Revive & Thrive" Webinar:
Join the Michigan SBDC and the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce for a webinar that will address the logistics of reopening your retail store or small business including ways to reconfigure your store, manage employees, deal with vendors, and reach out to customers with safe distancing and safety in mind.
There is no charge to attend the training, but pre-registration is required at SBDCMichigan.org/training.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 27 ~ 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Did you know that as part of your Chamber Membership you have access to post full-time, part-time, seasonal jobs on our website? The below have current listings:
Post your openings today!
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May is Mental Health Month
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May is Mental Health Month, a good time to remind your patients of the important role that good mental health plays in overall wellness. New Directions Behavioral Health, an independent company that administers behavioral health services for many of our Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan members, has compiled a wide array of educational materials, posters, stories and tips to help promote good mental health.
Topics include:
- Mental health and substance use disorders
- Warning signs of mental illness
- What to say to someone struggling with mental health
- Tips for improving mental health
We encourage you to check out our
Engage page
to learn more. Simply scroll down to the Mental Health Awareness section of the page.
For more information
- Go to the Mind section of A Healthier Michigan at ahealthiermichigan.org/mind for blogs highlighting mental health issues and the mind-body connection.
- Check out the mental health-related podcasts on A Healthier Michigan to hear experts from Blue Cross discuss topics such as stress, anxiety and relaxation.
- Follow Blue Cross on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date mental health information.
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Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
We encourage you to continually visit our
WEBSITE
as we now have
a COVID-19 page with resources and links to keep you updated and informed.
We are continually posting and sharing updates on our
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MUNSON NURSE HOTLINE
231-935-0951 - press 5 to reach a nurse
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
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