Chamber News & Updates - 7 September 2021

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7 September 2021

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."

- Benjamin Franklin

Main Events

State of the Community

September 14th 11am - 1:30pm

Last day to register is Friday!

REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT DOOR

Come out to Angel Food Catering to hear what is going on in Belleville, Sumpter, Van Buren Township, and the School system! Our elected officials will be providing their annual address to the community!

Network with community members, lunch, and learn 1st hand what the plans are!

Tickets are $35 - No tickets will be sold at the door. Sales end Friday September 10th.

Discount Codes:

Members save $10 by using: MEM2021

Non Members save 15% use: EBIRD15

Live2Lead - John Maxwell

October 8th 9am - 1pm

Live and Virtual Options

Don't know what Live2Lead is?

Watch 1-min Video

Live2Lead returns to Belleville ... This is an event that is Simulcast Live from Atlanta. John Maxwell and 4 additional speakers will provide a morning of renewed energy, new ideas, and new relationships.

Continental Breakfast included

Individual Tickets $99
Table for 8 team members $750
Virtual Event - $75

Save 20% wit Member Discount Code: L2LMEM21 - Good thru Sept 17th

Only valid for attending live event at Angel Food Catering
Member discount code good for anyone this week only ... Early Bird Discount for our readers.

Attend Live Event - Register Here

Virtual Event - Register Here

Check out this weeks events HERE remember, it is FREE to post your events on this community wide calendar! 1,000 people per month visit this calendar, make sure your events are there.

Winterfest Parade Theme Announced

A Christmas Past, Present, and Future - "A Christmas Carol"

The Chambers annual Winter Fest will be held from December 2nd to 5th (assuming the City provides approval). Start getting your ideas for your parade floats together, and get your applications in now. You will be lined up based on your theme this year - Past - Present - Future ... Let's get creative!

The parade will begin a 5:15pm this year, in order for us to have a spectacular fireworks show starting at 7:15 ... Get the application for your group, club, organization in ASAP.

If you are looking for a promotional opportunity, this year we have many ways you can get your name out there to the community! You can sponsor part or all of the many activities we have planned. Get the full 90-days of promotion by signing up now for your event!

Sponsor the parade, the fireworks, one of the new activities including the Ice Rink, Toboggan Run, or the Christmas Market. See below link for a list of opportunities, and what your investment will provide your organization.

We have activities for all ages planned! A final list will be published at the end of September, once we have commitments from our sponsors! Remember, we can't put this on without their support.

We will have SANTA no matter what - so let's get ready for Winter Fest 2021 and a "Miracle on 4th Street".

Take a look at the sponsorship activities and get back to us soon with your choice. These are being sold on a 1st come first serve basis. We already have several commitments from the community, but there are plenty of ways to get your name on one of the main activities!

A simple email to info@bellevilleareachamber.org with your choice will be all you need to secure your sponsorship. Invoices will be sent out in October. Thank you in advance for your commitment to your community!

Parade Application

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Chamber Lunch & Learn

Wednesday September 8th, 12:15PM

This is the week for our monthly chamber chat, lunch and learn! Meetup at 12:15, get a report from Sen Peters and Rep Dingell's Office, as well as House Rep Puri ... Find out what is going on and planned at the chamber, and hear from your fellow members and their plans.

You time to grab your sack lunch, sit behind your desk, and ZOOM in to this ... and we wrap up in 30-minutes ... Meetup is 2nd Wednesday of every month

Effective Policies for the Increasing Demand of Telecommuting Employees

September 9, 10:00 A.M.

Join the Michigan Chamber and attorney Aaron Graves from Bodman PLC for an interactive presentation on creating, implementing and managing remote and hybrid places, which will benefit employers by learning elements remote work policies should include and receiving recommendations for handling types of issues commonly occurring in remote workplaces.

Van Buren Parks & Rec hosting a costume drive & give-away!

The Drive will be accepting new and gently used Halloween Costumes from September 20- October 15, 2021. Costumes can be dropped off at the Parks and Rec Department anytime from 7:30 AM – 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Due to construction please enter via the Senior Center or main entrance doors.

Ribbon Cuttings Coming UP!

Why are ribbon cuttings significant? It is because these business men and women are making a commitment to your community. They are bringing not only their products, but jobs, tax dollars, and belief that the community will support them. We have 2 new businesses with those ceremonies next week -

Let's support them from the start!

Health Markets

51 5th Street - Belleville

Monday September 13th 6pm

Our Diamond Member, Health Markets, will be having a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Monday September 13th at 6pm ... Come out and meet one of our premium members who specializes in saving you money! The new location is on 5th Street, next to Village Barber ...

Van Buren Nutrition

10810 Belleville Rd. Van Buren Township

Friday September 17th 8:30am

In the Planet Fitness Plaza (I still call it the Farmer Jack Plaza) ... Come out and meet the owners on their Customer Appreciation Day and check out their healthy shakes and herbal teas!

Thanks to our Corporate Members