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February 28, 2022
"There is only one boss. The customer.
And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else."

- Sam Walton
Featured Event
Solving Staffing Struggles
March 23rd - Wednesday 8-10am
Angel Food Catering
Panel discussion on the current labor market, trends, and tools that are available for small to large businesses! Also our Monthly Networking Event. Agenda:
  • 8:00 - Networking
  • 8:30 - Breakfast
  • 9-10:00 - Panelist discussion
  • 10-10:30 - Networking / Q&A
Members use discount code for you and all of your guests: MEM15 to save $15 off the $25 registration fee for each attendee.
Forgotten Harvest to use millions to strengthen food distribution
For those that don't know, Forgotten Harvest is at Township hall every Tuesday from 2pm - 4:30pm passing out free food ... This article was found in Crain's.

The Oak Park-based food rescue is developing plans for a $5 million fund that will make grants over the next three to four years to small pantries, soup kitchens and other groups to strengthen their infrastructure and ability to distribute emergency food to their communities.
At the same time, it's considering a plan to operate with partners' "client choice" or grocery store-like pantries with extended hours and paid staff supplementing volunteers.

The goal is improving access to emergency food assistance and providing other supportive services, such as health care. As envisioned, those sites would consolidate smaller providers at a single "super site" location in each community and pay the people who've long volunteered in the smaller operations to run them.
Thank you for your service
Congratulations Van Buren Township Public Safety Director Greg Laurain on your retirement after over 40 years of exceptional service! Van Buren Public Safety honored Laurain with a final send off today as he begins his next chapter.
Advocacy
Even with geopolitical tensions, long-term market outlook still positive
This article is brought to you by our Corporate Member, Edward Jones. It is an overview of the long-term market outlook, taking into consideration the recent Russia invasion of Ukraine. For many of our small business owners, the market is their retirement funds, so we hope this information to be valuable.
Employee Morale, Engagement, & Retention is Top HR Priority
The new State of the Workplace Study from SHRM evaluates how organizations handled key workplace challenges over the last year and takes a look forward at the anticipated workplace trends of 2022.
The study surveyed HR professionals, as well as other workers in the U.S., asking questions on two key areas:
  • How did U.S. organizations perform on key workplace issues during the past year?
  • What are the key priorities and challenges in the workplace for 2022?
“Our research findings provide a deeper understanding of the issues affecting workplaces, 
Grant applications accepted March 1st!
The Afflicted Business Relief (ABR) grant program is a program by the State of Michigan to distribute up to $409 Million of its American Rescue Plan Act funds to be awarded through grants for those who have suffered financial hardship from Covid-19. The program will support “Afflicted Businesses” – as defined by Public Act 132 of 2021 – that have experienced financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Member Promotions / Events
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Farmers Market Applications
Monday's June thru end of October
Our Farmers market is coming back this year, and the Chamber is a Signature Sponsor. It pays to be a member of the Chamber. You get up to a 20% discount if you are a chamber member for the full season or 4 week exhibit fee! Plus, advertising in this weekly newsletter and FB promotions!
In case you missed it: Grand Opening Main Street Pups
Thanks to our Corporate Members
Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce | bacc2work.org
248 Main Street - Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-7151