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June 6, 2022
A people that values its privileges
above its principles soon loses both.

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

June 6, 1944 - on this date in history, Eisenhower lead the D-Day invasion on the beaches of Normandy France, which eventually lead to the liberation of Europe and end World War II
Featured Events
Wild Wednesday Air Show - This Weeek!
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Member Appreciation Night
Although we are grateful and appreciate our members daily, a couple times a year we have an 'official' members appreciation event. It's more than a happy hour. Any member can bring a guest, be it a spouse, friend, or potential member. We offer a full bar, expanded appetizer menu (you won't leave hungry) and a great venue. This year, we are back at the BYC to enjoy a great evening view of our beautiful lake.

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Economic Development with Quentin Messer Jr.
Last week, members of the Michigan Chamber sat down with the Director of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Quentin Messer Jr. - key takeaways from the meeting:
  1. The Reality: Michigan has lost a Congressional seat every census since 1973. Population in Michigan is a key component, and we need to focus on opportunities to bring people here.
  2. A Championship Economy: To build a thriving economy, Michigan must follow key strategies: consistency, winning in our own backyard and building out our physical and knowledge infrastructure (roads, bridges, schools, colleges). Improving our talent production is the most important component in attracting businesses and to do that entities looking to expand, or even stay, crave a consistent environment. They look for states that are innovative, successful and provide great infrastructure to all individuals and families to ensure current and future employees would want to work there.
  3. MEDC’s Six Strategic Focus Areas: To ensure Michigan climbs the ranks nationally in attracting people and businesses, MEDC has added two new pillars committed to focusing on marketing the state and supporting small businesses. Since October 2020, MEDC has assisted small businesses with $73.7 million in funding. The other four focus areas are: attract, retain and grow businesses; support and grow Michigan talent; develop attractive places to live; and accelerate high-tech innovation.
  4. The Small Business Component: Attracting transformational projects here through economic development in Michigan not only impacts larger entities, but small businesses feel the impact of these projects as they provide capital, management, customer, and talent needs of smaller businesses.
Advocacy | Business News | Member Benefits
New BACC member benefits
If you don’t understand how to protect your small business – you’re in cybersecurity trouble. 

  • 43% of data breaches involve small businesses
  • 424% increase in new small business cyber breaches last year
  • 47% of small businesses say they have no understanding of how to protect themselves

Qualifying BACC Members, you are Premium SBAM members, learn more about Cybersecurity Services !
Mackinac Policy Conference
MACKINAC ISLAND — Leaders in Michigan left the yearly confab on Mackinac Island knowing that the state's efforts to compete for jobs and people are coming up short.
You are invited:
The Forum will provide a legislative update on matters impacting the Downriver business community with the Michigan Chamber’s new president and CEO, Jim Holcomb.

The event will provide valuable information to help business owners understand and proactively help shape policies coming out of our state capitol.
Advocacy News – June 3, 2022
The One Fair Wage campaign announced Wednesday that they do not have enough petition signatures for their citizen-backed initiative to make the November 2022 ballot.

The group had hoped to ask Michigan voters to approve raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2027 and eliminating the tip credit by 2028, thereby bringing tipped employees to a full $15 per hour wage with tips added on top.
Lake Fest is 18-days away!
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Member Events & Info
Ribbon Cutting
Beltone has relocated their offices to 35 Main Street, and re-joined the Chamber! Not only do we want to welcome them to Main Street, but also as a member with benefits!

Come out to the official ribbon cutting on June 15th, 1:30pm

Remember, we want to shower our businesses with support like we do new parents with a child! This is their baby, let's offer them the support they need!å
Belleville Council for the Arts brings us Music Lakeside
Thursdays in the summertime bring us all to High Street to enjoy the free concerts put on by BACA.

The kickoff is June 23rd, with a great Indie Rock band “Kings of Strings”. No matter the style of music, it’s a great night to be in the ville, grab a drink from one of the BORA DORA restaurants, and meet up with friends at Horizon Park. Circle the dates!
Thanks to our Corporate Members
Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce | bacc2work.org
248 Main Street - Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-7151