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Breaking News
Congress Passes CARES Act Extension - $484 Billion More
The US House followed the Senate on Thursday passing an extension of the CARES Act. $484 Billion in money for Main Street, hospitals, and others.

If you have yet to apply for a Payment Protection or EIDL Loan, contact your SBA Lender today! Over $300 Billion is earmarked for Small Businesses!
$40 Million in Facebook Grants
We were in a meeting with Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, on Thursday afternoon where it was announced that Facebook is offering $40 Million in grants to small business! Detroit is one of the “cities they call home” so employers with 2 to 50 employees are eligible. Applications are now being taken!
Service Resumed
Van Buren Township resumed lawn and leaf bag pick up this past week.

Belleville will resume on Thursday April 30th.
Friday Apr 24th NOON
The US Chamber is hosing a small business town hall. Today they will discuss the extension of the CARES Act.
Key Events for Next Week
On Tuesday, April 28 the Van Buren Township Senior Center will host a “Pop & Drop” food bank for senior citizens, within the Township. Residents who are at higher risk of going into stores, can drive up, pop their trunk and staff will drop the food in. The drive-thru food pantry will operate from 9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m in the Senior Center parking lot at 46425 Tyler Rd., Van Buren Township, MI 48111. “We wanted to extend this out to the community since our local food banks are at capacity with limited resources,” said Trustee Reggie Miller.
Multi Chamber Virtual Happy Hour Wed 5pm
Join us on Wednesday evening for a Happy Hour event with Canton, Plymouth, and Ann Arbor Regional Chambers! Grab a beverage of your choice, listen to what EMU is offering for resources, and then we are going to do several breakout sessions.

Creative ways to engage and increase your network. That’s what YOUR chamber offers !
Wednesday April 29th
2pm - ZOOM
Our weekly afternoon briefing on what is going on in DC and Lansing. We should have another special guest to provide insight on the latest news and information. Register below, and put this on your calendars!
COVID Resources
DTE Covid Resources
DTE Energy is here to help businesses. We’re working with our business customers to help them access critical financial assistance, as well as energy efficiency resources that can help reduce costs. Check out our  COVID-19 page , and let’s power through this together. 
Great Site for Resources
Forgive the graphic, but the content at this site is very good. The Small Business Association of Michigan has aggregated quite a few things that you may want to check back on.

They have added “experts” and “PPE” tabs, and that content will be growing as they get more information. Bookmark the page so you can refer to it as needed.
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