“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”
- T.S. Eliot
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This week we have a short week, and this will be the only newsletter. Although this year has been difficult on many of our members, the small businesses, and the families they support, we all have plenty to be thankful for. YOUR Chamber is thankful for you, each and every day. We respect the risks that you took to open your businesses, and pray that this Thanksgiving will be the beginning of a great new year! |
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November 23, 2020
#bacc2work
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Small Business Saturday is this week! |
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Ribbon Cutting
Saturday Nov 28th - 10:30am
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Let’s come out and support Crafted Beanery on Saturday November 28th at 10:30am. Opening a business during a pandemic takes a lot of guts, but this family has the right formula for success! I cant believe there is a better way to kick off small business Saturday with a ribbon cutting! |
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Each Tuesday at the Van Buren Township Hall, volunteers are needed for a few hours. Help load much needed; groceries, food, and items, into the trunks of vehicles.
Hours this week are from 1pm - 4pm.
Thank you in advance for passing this information on!
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WinterFest - FIREWORKS
December 4th 7:30 PM
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There is a high likelihood that SANTA will make an appearance either before or after the fireworks! The rumor is, he will be delivering the Special Santa's Mailbox to a new secret location! Come out, enjoy the fireworks, and then have the children drop off their letters to Santa! Keep a close eye on this newsletter as we learn where the super secret mailbox will be!
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News, Advocacy, and Education |
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DEARBORN, MI – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced an upcoming virtual town hall on Coronavirus. The virtual event will feature updates on federal, state, and local actions and Q&A on health and economic issues facing Rep. Dingell’s district.
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Town Hall with
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
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WHEN:
November 24 at 6:00 PM Eastern
WHAT:
Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall
WHO:
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
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#shopsmall - Wayne County |
Wayne County is launching a Shop Small campaign to encourage Wayne County residents to shop at local small businesses. Any Small Business can register to be featured on the Wayne County website and promoted via social media and other forms of paid online advertising. Participating businesses will be able to list their website and social media pages, as well as promotional flyers, and gift suggestions.
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You Should Consider Workers' Comp for Remote Workers! |
Have you considered workers’ comp issues for those employees working from home? Workers’ compensation laws vary by state, but under most state laws, employers are liable for employee injuries that arise both out of and during the course of employment, regardless of the location where the injury occurs. In contrast, injuries that occur when an employee deviates from their working duties to undertake a task or activity for a strictly personal or private purpose are not typically compensable.
To minimize exposure to employee claims for injuries that occur while an employee is working from home, employers should consider implementing the following best practices for employees working remotely:
- Update and maintain accurate employee job descriptions and expectations and confirm that employees understand the specific responsibilities of their positions when working from home.
- Require employees to specifically define their home office space and provide employees with information and training about safe workstation set-ups, consistent with your in-office practices.
- Create and maintain a safety checklist for home offices to ensure employees’ offices are free from any recognized hazards.
- Remind employees, in writing, of their obligation to promptly report all work injuries consistent with your workers’ compensation and safety policies, even if they occur at the remote worksite.
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Put Your Money
Where Your Life Is
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Michael Shuman, will outline how you can tap into much needed local capital to shore up your local economy.
There are real opportunities in not just donating, but investing in local businesses. Shuman is the Author of "Put Your Money Where Your Life Is" which focuses on investing locally.
This is a free workshop ..
December 8th, 5pm - 6:15pm
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