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24 January 2022

“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected”

- Steve Jobs, Apple Computer

On this date in 1984, Apple unveiled its revolutionary personal computer

Featured Events

Member Mixer

Yankee Air Museum

Wednesday, Feb 23rd 5pm-7p

Our 1st Membership Mixer of the year will be held at the Yankee Air Museum. We will have drinks, appetizers, and rumor has it a 50/50 for Detroit Tiger Opening Day Tickets!

$10 gets you in, full range of appetizers, drinks, and one 50/50 ticket. Let's start 2022 off with this great opportunity to network. Thanks to NextHome and Genisys for being our annual networking sponsors!

All members can pay for one additional guest, Diamond and Corporate Sponsors bring a guest for free. If anyone has a prospective member, they can come for free.

Toxic work culture #1 reason for leaving

According to new research released in MIT Sloan Management Review, toxic culture is the top predictor for employee attrition during the Great Resignation. This holds true across industries – both blue-collar and white-collar – for the period between April and September 2021.

Top Predictors of Attrition During the Great Resignation

The study analyzed the impact of more than 170 cultural topics on employee attrition in Culture 500 companies from April through September 2021. These five topics were the leading predictors of attrition. Each number indicates the level of importance of each topic for attrition relative to employee compensation. For example, a toxic culture is 10.4 times more likely to contribute to attrition than compensation.

Toxic corporate culture – 10.4
Job insecurity and reorganization – 3.5
High levels of innovation – 3.2
Failure to recognize employee performance – 2.9
Poor response to COVID-19 – 1.8

Read complete article

Member Access / Training Videos

Announcing New Functionality for Members!

Members, your membership has become even more valuable. Your username and login information for the 'back-end' of our membership website allows you to post jobs, post video's for. your customers, coupons, and more! There are several 2 minute training videos on how to use the system!

We are putting together a recorded workshop / webinar that you will also be able to watch on demand that covers the entire system.

Member Training Video Library

Advocacy | News | Info | Events

Ultimate Date Night

February 18th, 5:30 - 10pm

Angel Food Catering is hosting this outstanding new event! Dinner, Dancing, and a comedy show at "The Garage".

Outstanding opportunity for you and your partner to enjoy a wonderful evening! Tickets are $49 per person, and $95 for a couple.

As a Diamond Member of the Chamber, Angel Food has the ability to utilize our Event Management system at no charge to you or them! Book your tickets safely and securely, directly online below. Or scan the QR Code.

Reserve your table

Virtual Community Coffee Hour

Representative Puri will hold this months' coffee hour virtually. Monday, TODAY, from 12pm - 1pm. You can watch Live on YouTube

YouTube Link

Little League Registration OPEN

The Van Buren Area Little League (VBALL) Registration is now open! Get your youngsters out enjoying the beauty of baseball at Beck Fields. There are 2 links below, one for registration information, the other for Sponsorship Forms! Members, this is a great way to support your community and get your name out there all Spring and Summer!

Email for Registration Info

Download Sponsorship Form

Congratulations Diane at The Hair Station

On Thursday we cut the ribbon at The Hair Station and welcomed yet another new business into town! Let's wish Diane luck in her venture, and support local by shopping local.

Apple 1984 Super Bowl Commercial Introducing Macintosh Computer (HD)

The original Apple Computer Super Bowl Commercial

Just paying a little respect to the team that launched this and many amazing devices to follow. From the Mac to the iPhone, iWatch, and iWhat’s next.

The commercial could probably be used again today for some new product of the future.

Membership Referral Program

2022 Membership Referral Program

Members! This is for you.

As a small business owner, you know the value of word-of-mouth advertising. Here's your chance to get a bonus by referring any new member to the Chamber!

You will receive an extra 30-days of membership for FREE for every new member you refer to the BACC! Simple as that. Have them sign up and tell us it was you that referred them, and you benefit! Send us 12 new members, and get an additional year for free! YES - 12 months + 12 months ...

But Wait - there's more!

Refer a new premium member & get

2 Tickets to an upcoming

2022 Detroit Tigers Baseball Game

(and not cheap seats either).

Promotion ends February 28th!

Thanks to our Corporate Members