A hypocrite is the kind of politician who would cut down a redwood tree, then mount the stump and make a speech for conservation.
- Adlai Stevenson
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Banner week for new members! |
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BB's is a brand new retail outlet in the new Lakeside Plaza on Main Street! Grand Opening will be on June 24th ... see below for more info |
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The Great Lakes Flag Football League is kicking off (Pun Intended) .. registration information is below! |
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New Silver Members:
Optimum Natural Distributors
Mary Ellen Nail Boutique
Individual Non-Business Member
Yoga Jule
Kevin Martin
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Advocacy | Business News | Member Benefits |
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New mileage deductions! IRS may have a heart after all |
The Internal Revenue Service issued Announcement 2022-13, increasing the optional standard mileage rate for the final six months of 2022 from 58.5 cents per mile to 62.5 cents per mile.The new rate will be effective from July 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. The old rate of 58.5 cents per mile will remain in effect through June 30, 2022.
The new rate for deductible medical or moving expenses for active-duty members of the military will be 22 cents for the remainder of 2022, up 4 cents from the rate at the start of the year. The 14 cents-per-mile rate for charitable organizations, set by statute, remains unchanged.
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Clearly, a vote in favor of these bills is a Trojan horse to support a larger, government-knows-best agenda. Such an agenda would radically alter our free-market economy and make us less competitive. |
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Antitrust bills, are anti-free market |
A series of bills currently pending before Congress would substantively alter antitrust law in ways that would sap our economy’s potential for future growth and innovation. The bills masquerade as a salve for all manner of grievances held against a handful of “Big Tech” firms, but in reality, if these bills become law, they will mark the beginning, not the end, of the government’s latest assault on the free market.
Here’s three reasons why the pending antitrust bills easily could serve as a gateway to sweeping changes across the economy.
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A quick guide to view how State Lawmakers voted on business climate issues in Michigan |
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Michigan Chamber’s Lawmakers Voting Record |
Advocacy News – June 9, 2022
The highly anticipated Job Provider Index – the Michigan Chamber’s 2021-22 Legislative Voting Record and Competitiveness Scored – is now out and available.
This biennial voting guide tracked 14 roll call votes in the House and 14 roll call votes in the Senate throughout this year and last on the Chamber’s top legislative priorities representing various business climate issues, including economic development, environment, health care, human resources, infrastructure, regulatory reform, and tax policy.
Any current legislator running for reelection to the same office who scored 75% or better is eligible for this “earned endorsement” subject to approval by the Michigan Chamber’s PAC Board of Directors. This year, that equated to 46 incumbent lawmakers – 33 state representatives and 13 state senators – from both parties and chambers.
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Take a vacation, it may save your life |
Many employers are investing in health programs for their employees. It could be offering to co-pay for a gym membership, providing online health support programs, or providing on-site fitness centers. However, one important health benefit that employers have offered for a long time is vacation time.
Taking vacation time is important to one’s. In fact, a recent Forbes article states that taking vacation time “could save your life.”
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Grand Opening!
BB’s Belleville Boutique!
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The Grand Opening for our newest retail member is set for June 24th! Circle your calendars! This is also the night for the 0.1k Fun Run!
Grand Opening starts at 5pm, the official ribbon cutting will be held at 5:30. As with all new businesses, let’s shower them with support! Meet us downtown when you register for the fun run, and walk or run over to the Boutique to wish them good luck!
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This is a brand new league in the 48111 Area! Great Lakes Flag Football League has officially started. Early Bird Registration is going on now and you will automatically receive a discount of $25 off $140 regular price between 6-1-22 thru 6-30-22.
Registration will run thru 8-8-22. League play starts September 11th.
This is officially sanctioned by the NFL Flag organization!
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Member Appreciation Night |
Early Registration ends soon! Save $$$
$10 for open bar, expanded appetizers (you won’t leave hungry) chance to win Tiger tickets,and networking with a view!
Members, feel free to bring a guest! Diamond members bring 2! This is your evening.
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Lake Fest is 10 days away! |
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Thank you to the presenting sponsors ... |
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Thanks to our Corporate Members |
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248 Main Street - Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-7151
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