November 9, 2020
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"Our Republic and its Press will rise and fall together."
- Joseph Pulitzer
New Grants will be announced soon!
Small Business Grants!
Please pay attention to this Newsletter in the coming days. There are new Winterization grants that are going to be offered to small businesses with less than 51 Employees. Up to $10,000 to either reimburse or pay for upcoming expenses revolving around Winterization. If you spent any money since August for things like; tents, heaters, propane, or such things for you to offer services outside, you may be eligible. Or if you plan on investing between now and December 31st.

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) will be administering the grant. The applications are targeted to launch on or before Nov. 16th. The grant period will only be for 14 days, and the total amount available is $3 Million. Please continue to check this Newsletter as well as the SBAM web site!
Upcoming Events
Our expanded networking events are possible due to the partnership with Genisys Credit Union.
Due to COVID restrictions, we have limited seating at both the Breakfast and Happy Hour. You must be registered in advance
Happy Hour Tuesday
5-7pm - Members Only
Last call, we have about 10 tickets left for Tuesday nights "Thanks to Members" Happy Hour. $5.00 gets you in the door, 2 drink tickets, appetizers by Angel Food Catering, and a chance at 50/50 ...
Other Member only events ...
Registration Ends
Friday Nov. 13th
Monthly Breakfast
November 17th
Angel Food Catering 8am
Come on in,
the door is open!
Lunch, Learn, Network
Every Wednesday
ZOOM - 12pm
Special Local Toys for Tots Collection
This Coming Saturday Nov. 14th 11am - 2pm
2021 Lakefest is Shaping Up
If you are part of any non profit group, check this out!
2021 Lakefest Meeting
Non Profit Information
Nov. 19th 11am ZOOM
Your Chamber has volunteered to coordinate with all the Non Profit groups in the 48111 area for the 1st Annual Lakefest in Belleville. Anyone associated with a non profit group, church, or organization in the 48111 area, is invited. You do NOT need to be a member of the Chamber.

This event is being built around service groups, and will be promoted as an opportunity to raise money or awareness for your cause! Send anyone from your organization. We have room for up to 100 people on this call.
Members Promotions / Events
FACEBOOK - AUCTION
Did you know that the Education Association has been holding an online Facebook Auction? Get out to their FACEBOOK PAGE and check it out. There are dozens of live auction items that would make great gifts for the holidays!
Every Friday in November
Our Diamond Member
Veterans Day Memorial
Tuesday November 11th, 11am
Come out to the War Memorial on High Street, and pay your respects on Veterans Day.

A special presentation by the Honor Guard will be held at 11:11am.
Tuesday November 10th
9am - 12pm
Advocacy & News
What's Ahead in a Biden Presidency?
Like every other incoming administration there will be opportunities and threats to your business. This is quite a comprehensive article looking industry by industry, published in Crain's Business Sunday.

Future Hiring Projections
We are all aware of how COVID-19 has impacted hiring within our business since March 2020. A majority of businesses froze or slowed their hiring amid furloughs and layoffs. Now that we are at the end of 2020, what trends are we expecting in 2021?
You've saved a lot of time by not having to commute ...
With virtual offices becoming the norm, many of you have saved dozens if not hundreds of hours per month. How are you using that time?

Take a look at these six suggestions ...
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