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22 July 2021
“Obstacles are those frightful things you see
when you take your eyes off your goal.”

- Henry Ford
Check out this weeks events HERE remember, it is FREE to post your events on this community wide calendar!
Featured Event
Member Happy Hour
Wednesday July 28th
5pm - 6:30pm
Our monthly Happy Hour will be held at Get the Scoop Ice Cream Parlor at 644 E. Huron River Drive.

Members get a free scoop, Diamond members get 2 or bring a guest. This is a FREE Event, but we are just asking you to please RSVP so we can get a headcount
Let's get some tax relief please ...
The 2016 Federal Tax reform had an unintended consequence. Most small businesses organized as LLC or S Corporations are not allowed to fully deduct their state tax liability on their federal tax returns as big businesses can. In bipartisan fashion, the legislature, led by Rep. Mark Tisdel, took action so that small businesses could file their state taxes in a way that would level the playing field with large corporations.
  
This change literally costs nothing to the state other than administrative costs to implement. With big businesses already able to fully deduct their tax liability, this fix only impacted Michigan small businesses. It was estimated to save at least 170,000 Michigan small businesses over $190 million per year without having any impact on state revenue.
  
Unfortunately, this piece of legislation was vetoed by Governor Whitmer.
  
Please use the link below to contact Governor Whitmer to let her know that Michigan’s small businesses need her support of this common-sense legislation, not her veto. 
ENJOY
3-months free
Next week is the Last full week to take advantage of this discount! Become a chamber member in July, and get 3-months free! Sign up for any premium plan and get a free upgrade! All new members also receive a free SBAM Membership!
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SBA / Low Interest Loans For Damages from Flooding
Download the Press Release from the SBA regarding low-interest disaster recovery loans for business. If your business was damaged during the storms last month, there may be some assistance.
Leaders Burnout Too
During a crisis, leaders are supposed to be the strong ones, right? But we are all human, all have emotions, and all experience stress. Just as employees can burnout, so can leaders. While a leader must persevere and lead an organization and its employees through a crisis, it’s OK to share vulnerability and empathy with your employees.
July 27th
1:00pm - LIVE WEBINAR
How To Leverage LinkedIn for Lead Generation
LinkedIn is now the world’s #1 LARGEST professional network. It’s one of the only places where you can build a network of like-minded professionals and command authority in your industry.

If you are wondering how to use LinkedIn properly so you can get noticed, build your 1st-degree connections, gain exposure, and boost revenue for your business, tune in!

UPDATED specifically for 2021 You'll walk away with:
  • Messaging templates
  • The steps entailed to automate your outreach
  • 10 EASY LinkedIn tips that you'll wish you learned five years ago
State of the Community
September 14th
We are happy to resume our annual State of the Community Event. This is open to the public, and will be held as an in person event at Angel Food Catering this year. We have confirmed the Mayor of Belleville and the Van Buren Township Supervisor as speakers,and still awaiting Sumpter Township.

Sponsor a table of 8, and get 2-3 minutes on stage to present your company to the audience!

Ticket includes networking, a fantastic lunch, and a great seat at the event!
Public Price: $35
Members: $25 (discount code has been sent)
Women in Business Meetup
Tonight! 5:30pm
Did you miss the sign up? We have room for about 5 or so more ... Hurry before they run out of tickets!

Meetup with other Chamber Members tonight at Moving the Mitten. Appetizers and refreshments will be served. Guest Speaker is from Edward Jones Financial Services - Alicia McGovern.

Check out these LIVE - FREE Webinars
Grand Opening (in case you missed this)
Thanks to our Corporate Members
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