August 6, 2020
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OPEN for BUSINESS
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"There is no sadder a sight, than a young pessimist"
- Mark Twain
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Did you apply for the Wayne County Back to Work Grant?
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How did you originally hear about the grant?
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Detroit Economic Development
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Business Association Group
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WEDNESDAY CHAMBER CHAT NEXT WEEK |
Our twice monthly ZOOM Chamber Chat will be held on Wednesday August 12th at 2pm! If you haven't yet registered, please do to get the LINK. This meeting is where you learn about things like grants, loans, and what is going on in our government. It is always a networking opportunity as well. Members only, please register and you will get a reminder for each meeting! |
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Did you know that as a member you automatically receive a digital catalog? This not only is available at our Membership Directory but you can also customize it and turn it into your own Mobile Ap!
Take a look at some of the examples on our website, and if you have any questions contact us!
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WE NEED PROTECTION FROM FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS OVER COVID |
August 4, 2020
In an op-ed published in Sunday's Detroit News, Wendy Block, Vice President Business Advocacy and Membership Engagement, stressed the importance of commonsense COVID legal reform:
As Michigan continues to reopen its economy, all attention has been on safety. Why we should wear a mask and what we can do to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19.
Job providers across our great state have willingly incurred the expenses associated with modifying their facilities, knowing they shoulder the responsibility to do their best to protect their workplaces, safeguard employees and protect customers, suppliers and visitors from exposure to and spread of the virus.
Despite these efforts, a nagging yet real threat exists: the threat of opportunistic plaintiffs’ lawyers who are looking to turn the COVID-19 crisis into financial gain.
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PRIMARY ELECTION - AUGUST 4TH |
We would like to congratulate all the winners in the Primary Election on August 4th. Locally there were many contested races, and we thank all of those that ran regardless of the outcome. Simply offering to serve your community in a public position is a commitment many do not appreciate, but we at the Chamber do.
There is less than 90-days until election day. With new social distancing requirements, it will be difficult for the Candidates to meet the public. The Chamber will do what it can to assist in informing the voters, offering virtual meetings for the candidates, and offer some outdoor opportunities to safely gather. Keep an eye on this newsletter, and if you are a candidate, feel free to contact us with any information you want shared, and use our Event Calendar to post your public events at no-charge.
For candidates that would like additional exposure, please contact us for ad rates on newsletters, website, and social media.
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NOBODY EVER PROMISED IT WOULD GO AWAY |
We focused our efforts from March thru the end of April on reducing the stress of hospitalizations (above chart). We never were looking at stopping the spread, just slowing it down.
Regardless of the new cases that are spiking (below), hospitals are in no way threatened.
- Social distancing is working
- Masks are working
- Hospitals are not overcrowded
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When making decisions about opening schools, or closing bars, we need to continue focusing on hospitalizations and mortality rates. A higher rate of new cases does not necessarily mean the same proportions it meant in April when things were out of control. Our vulnerable population is being protected. |
As you can see by the cases per age above, and deaths per age below, spreading the virus is not the problem. Protecting the vulnerable is. More people under 60 have been infected (72%), yet 92% of the deaths are for those 60 and above. |
The data is clear. If you are in an age group that is vulnerable, or you know someone in them, it is up to you and them to protect yourself. It's not the State or Federal governments responsibility. We have proven as a citizenry that we can manage this. We will never control it. |
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During last month's Chamber board meeting, the directors voted unanimously to explore the option of leasing the Chamber of Commerce Building. With 2,200 sq feet of prime Main Street property, the Chamber believes that the best use for this building will be for a business that can draw people to the community. If you know of anyone interested in bringing retail or dining establishment to Belleville, have them contact us for details. |
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THIS WEEKS EDITION HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS |
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