“You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.”
- Zig Ziglar
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Thanks to our Corporate Members - Looking for 2 more! |
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This newsletter and many other services that the Chamber offers is supported by our Corporate Members. We have more plans to expand our leadership and education series, and are looking for two more corporate sponsors that are in non-competing industries. What do you get in return? |
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As the Chamber has increased marketing efforts over the past few years, the exposures that our corporate members receive is outstanding.
- This newsletter alone is open and read by over 1,000 people in the community weekly.
- Every print advertisement that the Chamber does (Van Buren Today, The Beat for example) includes our corporate sponsors.
- They get first dibs on any major events (Lake Fest, Winter Fest) and
- A 15% discount on any and all marketing opportunities.
- Your logo and link are listed on every page of our website that has over 1,000 visitors weekly!
- Multiple FB and IG ads throughout the year and our following has grown to over 3,000!
Do you have multiple businesses under your umbrella? Each of them get a free Diamond Membership to the Chamber.
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Thanks to our Lake Fest Sponsors ... #shoplocal #supportlocal |
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We still have teams available! |
Last year we had 4 nonprofit groups raise close to $10,000 using the Dragon Boat races! As a service group or nonprofit - reserve a team for $500, raffle off 100 tickets for $10-20 for people to win a seat in a race - or auction off the 15-20 seats ... you keep the profit, your groups has a great event and a team building experience!
Companies wanting to build teamwork? Nothing better than having 20 team members row in sync! Contact us now to reserve your team! |
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News | Advocacy | Information |
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The Michigan District Office is recruiting small business owners for our T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimaged program.
T.H.R.I.V.E. is a FREE six-month intensive business training for small business entrepreneurs and executives to help them get unstuck and take their business to the next level.
The T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined advanced training series is open to small business owners and executives in Southeast Michigan.
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Are you ready to grow a more profitable, efficient, and competitive business? |
Qualifications:
- Have annual revenues of at least $250,000
- Have been in business for at least three years
- Have at least one employee other than themselves
- Can commit to completing the entire program, including training, submitting assignments, participating during sessions, and reaching out for help
- Are coachable, ready to be challenged and supported, and willing to put in the necessary work to accelerate growth
T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined provides world-class education, coaching, and mentoring, plus access to the tools that growth-oriented entrepreneurs need to develop as leaders and scale their businesses. Gain practical skills to elevate your business with topics like Financing and Cash Flow, Market Research, Growing Brand Awareness, Driving Sales, and Hiring a Strong Team.
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Time to treat your business as an investment, not a baby |
Mike is an entrepreneur. He built a successful small manufacturing company, worked long hours, pulled in his family, borrowed money, made it through hard times and good times and sold the business three years ago to a private equity shop for $5 million.
That private equity shop just flipped it for $10 million. Mike was miffed and asked me how they got twice as much for it as he did. I gave him what I thought was the right response: “To you, the business was your baby. To them, it was a business.
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8-tips to improve team collaboration |
Think about the best team you’ve ever been a part of. What made that team work? Was it the project? The people? The interpersonal dynamics? Did you enjoy being part of it? Did it bring out the best in you?
Now think about the worst team you’ve ever been on. What made it different?
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Should your small business be on TikTok? |
TikTok clearly has a grip on Gen Z. But does that mean the social platform is an effective place for small- and medium-size businesses to market their products and services?
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After the worst start to a year since 1932 that has left the S&P 500 within breathing distance of the 20% bear-market threshold, the question all investors are asking is: When might the market pullback run its course?1 Since hitting an all-time high on the first trading day of the year, major indexes have been in a steady downtrend and made a fresh one-year low last week. The new regime that financial markets are dealing with is defined by lingering inflationary pressures, monetary-policy tightening, and heightened geopolitical risks.
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Member Events | News | Activities! |
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Early Registration Open
Member Mixer / Appreciation Night - July 26th, 5pm
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Early Registration is now open for our upcoming Member Appreciation night, July 26th at 5pm ... Open bar, expanded appetizers, entertainment, and networking.
Bring your spouse, a guest, or better yet - a prospective new chamber member. This is the night we celebrate our members and give you some insight on what you can expect in the coming year. $10 early registration!
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Farmers Market & Car Show Mondays!
Starting June 6th
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248 Main Street - Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-7151
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