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24 May 2021
“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude”
- Zig Ziglar
Our calendar is filling Up with great events in the community… remember, you can post your events for free …

Check out this weeks events HERE
Main Events

Happy Hour Tuesday
Tuesday May 25th
Register Here
Members only, and those thinking about becoming members! Meet at Johnny’s on the 2nd level, and for $5 you get a drink ticket, appetizers, and a chance to meet and network with your fellow members.
May's Featured Event
Inaugural Economic Summit
Webinar TODAY May 24th
MiOSHA Scraps Plans to make Emergency Rules Permanent
You did it … your voices were heard, along with hundreds of thousands of others.

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has scrapped their plans to make current COVID 19 Emergency Rules Permanent. This comes after a 2-week push by the Small Business Association of Michigan and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce (both strategic partners of the BACC) to stop these plans.

The Governor and State Legislative leaders came to this agreement on Friday, only 5 days before the hearings were to begin. Reason has prevailed due to your efforts! Our chamber alone contributed nearly 100 Calls to Action!

Of course the big news of the week was that we no longer have to count how many people have been vaccinated, we can start counting Days to the ‘reopening’. June 1st we have a step up in capacity limits, and on July 1st all current restrictions will be removed.

The only thing that is left, is to stop the additional Federal unemployment subsidies, so that our employers can be fully staffed!

Thank you for your efforts …
NEW BACC Feature
“Women in Business”
Kick Off Event
June 7th 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Your Chamber is kicking off a new benefit in June!

Join our Women members (and potential members) as they meet regularly to discuss their business, challenges, solutions, and other important topics. This first meeting will be held at Angel Food Catering, and will also include an activity.

This group promises to be engaging and beneficial to the business women in the community. Please register before June 2nd!
News | Information
DDA of Van Buren Township to spend $1.137 Million on Black Box Meeting Space
Van Buren Township - The Van Buren Township Downtown Development Authority agreed to spend up to $1.137 million for a “Black Box” meeting room to be constructed as part of the new community center being planned adjoining township hall.
Goldman Sachs has room in their next class … and it’s FREE
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an outstanding program that provides; skills, services, training and access to capital to small business owners! Take your business to the next level … and it’s a FREE program!

They have room for their next cohort, get more information and apply before June 7th. You can download the program brochure from HERE
Survey finds positive outlook among business owners
More than 90% of the state’s business leaders expect to maintain or grow employment and capital investment during the next 6–12 months.

More than 94% of business leaders anticipate the U.S. economy to remain strong and growing during the next year.
Dingell Undergoes Emergency Surgery for Perforated Ulcer
WASHINGTON — Michigan Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell underwent emergency surgery for a perforated ulcer, her office announced Friday.

Spokeswoman Mackenzie Smith said the procedure was successful and Dingell will remain hospitalized for several days as she recovers.
Lake Fest - ALL Restrictions lifted for outdoor events, gatherings
State Sets Clear Dates for the reopening the Michigan Economy
  • State to increase indoor capacity limits for ALL
  • Outdoor venue capacities will be lifted on June 1
  • All capacity limits will be eliminated July 1

Why is this important? Because it removes costs and hurdles we were baking into the Lake Fest safety plan. We are now free to have the event without capacity restrictions. The last thing we wanted to do was to turn people away! Keep checking the web site and Facebook for details on events!
Only 4-Weeks to go!
Hurry and get registered for the events!
Lake Fest registrations, news, and more
Rotary Kayak Scavenger Hunt
In the 2-weeks leading up to the event, we want you to explore our beautiful lake. Register now, and before June 11th, you will receive the list of items to hunt. Grab a selfie or shot of at least 6 of these items, make sure you hashtag your selfie #bellevillelakefest and bring it directly to the Rotary Tent at the Festival for your final picture & post, and get your prize ...
1st Inaugural 0.1K - Fundraiser
You may think you have time to register, but entry fees will go up $5 this week and in June! Also NO Walk Up Registrations will be allowed - Sign up now, and line up with your friends and neighbors for the Run, Walk, Pub Crawl! Your entry fee gets you a fantastic medal you can display (and use), along with one drink ticket to be used in the BORA DORA district! Immediately following the event, we KICK OFF Lake Fest with a Friday Night Party on 4th Street Square!
5K to support Education Association
The Van Buren Education Association is sponsoring and hosting a Traditional 5K on Saturday, June 26th. The money raised at this event goes to sponsor thousands of dollars in grants for the teachers and classrooms in the district. Register, and enjoy a nice run or walk through the lakeside communities of Belleville and Van Buren Township ...
Reserve your Dragon Boat Team
The introduction of Dragon Boat Racing on Belleville Lake is GOING TO HAPPEN ... If you have been waiting to see what COVID was going to do, now you know ... We are going 100% into this. We already have 8 teams, and room for 13 more! If you are a non profit, talk to us about a discount EMAIL HERE ... Reserve your team now for just $50. Have up to 21 in a boat, use it for a team building exercise, or just fund with your neighbors and friends.
Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors
Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce |