September 28, 2020
#bacc2work
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"My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth"
- Abraham Lincoln
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NEW - MONTHLY MEMBER BREAKFAST
Oct. 13th 8:30 - 10am
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Now that meeting size requirements have been relaxed, it is time to announce our Monthly Networking Breakfast! This will replace our 1st and 3rd Tuesday Business Referral Group for October!
We are planning to host a monthly networking breakfast in October (Venue TBD). Our agenda will include the introduction of new members, a full breakfast, and networking opportunities for all members. We are asking for a $5.00 contribution towards the breakfast, and with the new State requirements, you must register in advance.
We will hold a 50/50 Raffle for attendees with your contribution!
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LUNCH & LEARN
Sept 29th 12pm
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Members can meet for lunch weekly in this Virtual Lunch Learn! We have guests from DC, Lansing, and Local Government to provide updates, and we always have a chance to network!
Register once, and you'll be reminded.
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MEMBERS PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL/SPAM FILTERS |
We are asking that you review your email Junk and SPAM folders, for incoming emails regarding your invoicing. Many of you are getting this newsletter, but not getting our system generated messages from the member site.
If you could please review your SPAM and JUNK Folders for mike@koleperformancegroup.com or info@bellevilleareachamber.org we would appreciate it! If you find them there, please place them in your Safe Addresses!
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MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT WEBINAR
Sept 30th - 5pm
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October brings on open enrollment for Medicare. Alicia McGovern has opened up her webinar to Chamber Members. September 30th 5pm! Must register in advance for this ZOOM Virtual Webinar. |
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ROAD RALLY FOR SWEETEST DAY - REGISTER BY OCTOBER 3RD |
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
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WINTERFEST 2020
December 3rd - 6th
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The Chamber has been approved for two plans for WinterFest. Regardless of which, we will have at a minimum Fireworks over the water on Friday Night December 4th, and the Lighted Parade ushering Santa to town December 5th.
With the governor loosening restrictions, we should be able to have some activities in 4th Street Square's Heated Tent!
We will be promoting member businesses from now through the event. Last year, our exposure was outstanding, with over 50,000 views on Facebook alone. Our event calendar was opened over 1,200 times on the Saturday of WinterFest ... and on each click, YOUR Logo was there.
We need your support to put on a great show, and in turn you get promotion, advertising, and exposure to the community!
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Thank you Garden Fantasy Greenhouse for being our first WinterFest Signature Sponsor!
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GAMEDAY MARKETPLACE
SATURDAY'S IN OCTOBER
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Walmart and YOUR Chamber are teaming up to bring you an open market atmosphere on Oct 10, 17, 24, and 31! If your small business wants exposure to hundreds of customers, all with the promotional expertise of Walmart, contact us immediately!
Members, take advantage of seeing and meeting hundreds of potential clients and customers! Marketing is Walmarts specialty, let them help you propel your business forward!
We still have room for your business on Oct 17th and 24th!
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STATE LEGISLATURE PASSES 2020-21 BUDGET |
September 24 – Advocacy News
Four months ago, Michigan was facing a $3 billion budget shortfall. Recently, legislative leaders, working with the Governor’s office, passed a $17.7 billion School Aid budget and a $45 billion General Fund budget.
With very few cuts, a far better revenue outlook than expected in May and a lot of federal money, the budget process turned out to be much smoother than anyone expected.
Yet, unless the economy ...
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WEBINAR ON DEMAND
RE-OPENING AND STAYING OPEN
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If you’re like many businesses, you are probably working overtime to navigate the ever-changing landscape created by C19. Whether you’ve already reopened or will be opening this summer, this is a good time to re assess where you are.
This session, presented by SCORE mentor Suzanne McGrath, will help business owners – including retailers and restaurants – learn from the experience they’ve had over the summer to:
- Create a pro forma Profit & Loss statement as a basis for planning the next 12 months
- Minimize costs and maximize revenue through market positioning
- Develop strategies for dealing with capacity limits, especially in a restaurant context
- Consider how to plan for a potential second wave as well as long term changes in consumer behavior
- Analyze options for dealing with lease issues
The goal of this webinar is to address these very real issues that will continue to pose existential challenges to many businesses at least through the next year.
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GOVERNOR UNLOCKS MORE BUSINESSES |
September 25:
Governor Whitmer announced more reopenings
Beginning October 9, a number of previously closed businesses are slated to reopen statewide, including indoor theaters, cinemas, performance venues, arcades, bingo halls, bowling centers, indoor climbing facilities, trampoline parks, and more. Indoor and outdoor event gathering limits were also increased.
Non-residential indoor gatherings and events now must limit attendance to 20 people per 1,000 square feet or 20 percent of fixed seating capacity, with a maximum of ...
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CONCRETE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP & DOUBLE YOUR BUSINESS IMPACT
Sept 29th 1pm - Live Webinar
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When we don't feel rested and energized it directly impacts our life and our business.
Join this life-altering presentation with Success Coach and Speaker Holly Jean Jackson, and walk away with:
- Sleep facts & a clear understanding of why sleep is crucial to you and your business
- The 3 biggest sleep challenges
- Concrete strategies to boost your sleep & double your business impact
If you find yourself feeling exhausted all of the time and lacking the energy you need to build your dream life and business this is the webinar for you.
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