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July 27, 2020
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" The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. "
- Confucius
It's that time of year where we vacation, holiday, take time off, and sharpen the saw. As Confucius eludes to in this weeks quote, in order for us to perfect our work we must sharpen the tools. This is that time of year to relax, put things into perspective, and 'sharpen the saw' so we can meet tomorrow's expectations.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
LEADERSHIP BLIND SPOTS - RECORDED WORKSHOP
Now, with correct link - sorry!
If you missed our Wednesday Workshop, watch it at your convenience! This is a great workshop helping you identify your blindspots, and what you can do about them! Last week we shared the wrong link, please accept our apologies and watch the recording at your convenience.
FREE WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS, AND MORE FROM S.C.O.R.E.
Your chamber offers many opportunities for improvement, including its relationship with SCORE. The "Service Core of Retired Executives" is a free resource that can help you sharpen the saw.
STILL TIME TO CLAIM GRANTS
MICHIGAN RE-START GRANTS
Michigan’s small businesses can apply for up to $20,000 in grant funds to support their reopening efforts after having experienced a loss of income as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The State of Michigan has appropriated $100 million of Federal CARES Act funding to implement the Michigan Small Business Restart Program!
WAYNE COUNT
BACK TO WORK GRANTS
You can also apply for this $10,000 loan and still qualify in another application for the $20,000 from the State!
MICHIGAN COVID SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM - UP TO $10,000 MATCHING FUNDS
The State of Michigan has launched the Michigan COVID-19 Safety Grant Program. These grants will provide small businesses matching funds of – up to $10,000 – to decrease the risk of COVID-19 spread through safety and health-related equipment purchased and training in response to COVID-19.
NEWS FROM LOCAL to LANSING
SOCIAL DISTRICT - BELLEVILLE
Belleville was the FIRST municipality in the State to file for social districts under the law recently passed. These approved cups will be seen in the newly defined social district soon! Thanks to a forward thinking City Administration, City Council, along with the DDA, Chamber, and others that have worked closely on these and other improvements to our downtown!
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF BILL
ROUND 2
July 23, 2020: LANSING

After Governor Whitmer vetoed bipartisan, overwhelmingly supported legislation to provide businesses and individuals who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency and/or flooding in the Midland area more time to pay their summer 2020 property tax bill ( Governor Whitmer Vetoes Tax Relief for Businesses and Individuals , July 8, 2020), a new form of relief was passed by the State House.
Chamber-Supported COVID-19 Liability Protections
July 23rd: Lansing
The Michigan Chamber has been working for months with lawmakers to finalize temporary, common-sense reforms that would give certainty to businesses who are following public health guidelines, working to operate safely and/or developing much-needed personal protection equipment (PPE).  An identical bill package will be introduced today in both the State House and Senate. 
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