August 24, 2020
#bacc2work
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"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.."
- Plato
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WEEKLY BRIEFING
Wednesday - 2pm - ZOOM
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The Chamber Chat meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the week. In this meeting, we learn about new grants, loans, community efforts, news from DC & Lansing, and have guest speakers on a myriad of topics.
It is in this meeting we shared information on COVID grants, and at last report from our members, we have helped over $300,000 in loans and grants be secured for our members!
Grab a coffee, meet some members, learn some things. It's a great hump day event. And, as all Chamber events, there is an opportunity to grow your network!
Simply put this link in your calendar for Wednesday at 2pm, and click to join -
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Only a few more weeks of Farmer's Markets - Come out to 4th Street Square, grab a BORA DORA Drink, and shop some great produce and crafts.
Rumor (Instagram Post) has it that Zingerman's will be there!
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FOOD TRUCK FUNDRAISER
Thursday 4pm
BHS Senior Class 2021
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The Food Truck Rally will be held at BHS from 4pm ... 10% of the money spent is donated back to the 2021 BHS Senior Class! Come out and support the class, and get a great meal! |
ONGOING FUNDRAISER
Order yours today, and we will hand deliver it Tuesday at the Networking Meeting
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Without the ability to have main events like Golf Outings, the Chamber is selling these wonderful tumblers to help raise some money. Continuing to deliver you valuable networking, and educational opportunities does cost a bit of money! Get yours while they last!
Thinking about becoming a member? Get a Free Thermos while supplies last when you join!
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FUTURE EVENT
September 15th
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11th Annual Veterans Summit. Discussing health, benefits, support, and much more! |
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WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED ... |
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Your Happy Hour Event Highlights |
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We had a great turnout for our event. People came and went, and we had over 50 members and guests come out to enjoy their complimentary drink and some appetizers.
Your chamber is providing you the opportunity to network, even during these trying times. We had two prospective new members come, and start making connections immediately!
Keep a watch in this newsletter for next months Happy Hour notification!
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SURVEY: MORE CONCERNED OVER ECONOMIC FALLOUT THAN PANDEMIC |
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As the world continues to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, professionals in a new Korn Ferry survey weigh in on their biggest concerns. Nearly two-thirds of respondents (61%) say they are more worried about the economic fallout from the virus than the health risks.
The situation is also putting a strain on relationships, as more than half of professionals (55%) say concerns about work during the pandemic have caused friction with their family members.
Nearly half (48%) ...
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AND THEN THERE'S THIS ... |
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WANT TO WORK REMOTELY?
STATE PARKS WITH THE BEST WIFI
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LANSING, MICH. -- It’s time to trade your stock-photo Zoom backdrop for the real deal: Michigan’s great outdoors.
A handful of Michigan state parks are equipped with WiFi, making them an out-of-the-box option for anyone working (or schooling) from home this fall and willing to take their home office on the road.
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FEMA approves extra $300 per week for Michigan unemployed |
Michigan residents still collecting unemployment assistance because of the COVID-19 pandemic are in line for an additional $300 per week payment from the federal government.
The Federal Emergency Management Administration on Friday approved the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency's application for the funding.
Governor Whitmer declined to match an additional $100 benefit that FEMA offered. This would have brought the benefit up to the $600 that had previously been provided by the Trump Administrations CARES Act.
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FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES |
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These SCORE webinars are free, and offered to anyone interested in small business. |
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Road Map to a Successful Business: Part 1- Fundamentals
Wed September 9, 6:30-8:30 PM
- Learn about the key factors you need to know when starting a business, including business structure, marketing, banking, and the basics of funding your business.
Road Map to a Successful Business: Part 2- General Operating Practices
Wed September 16, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
- Explore what it takes to manage a successful business, including planning and scheduling, record keeping, book keeping, cash flow management, tax considerations, and understanding contracts.
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