December 21, 2020
#bacc2work
"Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some."
- Charles Dickens
A Message from the Board
As this is our last official newsletter of 2020, the Board of Directors would like to wish all of you a Merry & Blessed Christmas. 2021 will bring a new year, new look to our Chamber building, and a new festival for the community.

We can't wait for the ride to begin!
Corporate Sponsors
New Contest for #shoplocal #eatlocal
Support our Local Restaurants - CONTEST
Win Free Food
Simply order your dinner(s) from any of our Member Restaurants or Caterers ... email us a copy of your receipt, and we will draw a winner on Christmas Eve! Find all restaurants at:

Send as many receipts from different orders, for more chances to win. Limit is $100 refund. Where will you eat first?
COVID Relief for Small Business!
Congress finally acts
Over the weekend, Congress finally put together a stop gap COVID relief package. There will be a renewal of the Small Business PPP Loan program, and extension of unemployment benefits. As we learn more of this topic we will send emails over the next few weeks.

As soon as there are PPP loan applications, and details, we will be bringing them to you during our Chamber Lunch & Learns. We expect that the details wont be rolled out until the 1st week of January. Please register for our January 6th Wednesday 12pm Meeting HERE.
Non Profit Follow Up Meeting - Lakefest 2021
The chamber continues to coordinate the Non Profit Organizations throughout the 48111 for the 2021 LakeFest. We will be having our 2nd ZOOM meeting in January. Some feedback from the first meeting was that we need to have this next one both during the day, and in early evening! Please register for one or both. Also pass info on to as many churches, groups, and nonprofits that you can. Organizations do not have to be a member to participate, they only have to be part of the 48111 Area! We have exciting info to share about a joint fundraising opportunity!
Last Chance to Pre-Order 2021 Labor Posters
It is a State & Federal requirement to have Labor Posters posted in a conspicuous space! If you have one or more employees you need this. We are offering the 2021 Poster at a discounted rate if you pre-order before Christmas. Only $29 and we will deliver (48111 Only) in January. If you order after Christmas they will be $49 each.
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