CHAMBER CONNECTION
October 14, 2020
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
We are so excited to be welcoming more new businesses to the SHRCCI family.
Click on the link to view our newest Chamber members!
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Stacy Ziarko
at 586.731.5400 x 22 or sziarko@shrcci.com
CHAMBER CHAMPION
CHAMBER BLOG
To have your blog content shared to the Chamber's blog, please reach out to Ashley Edwards for more information, aedwards@shrcci.com.
50% off an E-blast to the first THREE members to email Ashley Edwards, aedwards@shrcci.com.
The E-blast must be redeemed by 10/31/2020.
(E-blasts are usually $225, get yours for $112.50!)
MEMBER NEWS
How to be featured in upcoming Chamber Connections:
To have your message included (four are complimentary annually with your paid membership), they should include a contact name and phone number, not be longer than 100 words, and emailed to Ashley Edwards by Thursday at 5 pm for inclusion in the next week's edition.

The Chamber Connection is our bi-weekly newsletter that is emailed to more than 4,000 emails of members and associates every other Wednesday morning!
MARKET YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE NET - DEADLINE TOMORROW!
Back again for its third year is the net magazine. This year we have decided to enhance the magazine by adding our Membership Directory for 2021. Our third edition is going to highlight the Chamber’s 60th year anniversary and the history of some of our longest serving members.
We will bring light to the HR talent crisis in Macomb County, including essential industries that need help and highlight resources available for potential employees and employers. We will feature the history of leadership
at the Chamber and highlight some of the organization’s biggest achievements over the years.

To learn more, click here .

We have switched to a winter production time-line, so this magazine will be used for promotion in early winter of 2020 and all of 2021.

To learn more about this great opportunity, contact Ashley Edwards, aedwards@shrcci.com.
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK - UTICA
ALL DAY 5K HALLOWEEN RUN AGAINST HUNGER
Saturday, October 17th at River Bend Park,
Shelby Township
Be a Participant in this great community event

More than ever, being a participant in our 4th annual 5K Run/Walk has significant benefits. This is a great opportunity to get out of the house to get exercise and join in a great community activity. Even more importantly, there is the satisfaction that you are helping to fight child hunger in our neighborhood. Your support provides six meals per weekend during the school year to children in the Utica Community Schools who may lack consistent access to food on the weekends.

Utilize the attached Registration Form, which can be dropped a Hanson’s Running Shop on Hall Rd. or contact BIABUTICA@yahoo.com for more information.
WOMEN'S LIFE CHAPTER 911 LOOKING FOR BUSINESSES TO HELP!
Woman's Life Chapter 911 Macomb Angels is partnering with Sweetwater Coffee & Tea Lakeside Shelby for TWO Trunk or Treats this year.

Looking for Businesses that would like to pass candy out to the kids as well as spread word about their business all while giving back to charity.

$10 suggested donation will benefit Great Lakes Burn Camp.

October 30th 5-7 Hayes location
October 31st 5-7 Garfield location

Email WL911macombangels@gmail.com for a registration form or call Lynn K., Woman's Life Chapter 911 President, 586-604-6907
LEARN MORE ABOUT
FILIPEK & COMPANY
At Filipek&Company we know accounting, payroll, bookkeeping, and taxes. Personal and business taxes can be very confusing. The pandemic has slowed the process of government, including the Internal Revenue Service. We have heard of citizens receiving notices from the IRS and holding up refunds due to additional processing required. Although we cannot speed up the IRS processes we can help navigate and respond to any notice received that has tax implications. We can help you with whatever questions or concerns you may have dealing with your accounting, payroll, bookkeeping or taxes.
Email us at sfilipek@filipekandcompany.com and go to our website which is FilipekandCompany.com.
ACCEPT ONLINE PAYMENTS WITH QCHEQUE PAY!
Simple and secure payments solution. Made in Macomb by former employees of Flagstar, TCF Bank, Quicken Loans and Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union.
 
How It Works:
QCheque provides a magic “Online Payment” link on your website, your customer will submit online payment information and you receive direct deposit into your bank.
 
The Why?
1. Client confidence in receiving timely payments increased significantly vs processing paper checks
2. Funds are electronically transferred next business day
3. Reduce merchant credit-card processing fees by more than 85%
 
Contact: Shoaib Shafquat
Phone: 586.292.7453
In honor of Chamber of Commerce Month we are doing our first ever Referral Contest!
WIN Comped Membership Dues up to $285. 
Throughout all of October, participate in Small Business Bingo for a chance to win a $50 gift card and support small businesses in the process! 
MEMBER BENEFIT
HR Pro - 10% off base rate of Human Resource support services
Stay connected with your Chamber!