He, along with Abraham Lincoln & Benjamin Franklin, are three
of the most quoted men in American history
Featured Event
Opening Night Friday!
BHS Drama Presents!
We need Dragon Boat Teams!
Our featured event at Lake Fest! We need teams from nonprofits, or private companies to reserve your boats! Bring 20 of your team members and make it a team building event.
Nonprofits, your discount can give you an opportunity to raise up to $1,500 AND have fun doing it!
We are planning 2-heats of 9 teams in each. this way you can be part of the action for a few hours, and still have the rest of the day to enjoy the arts, crafts, live music, and other family friendly events planned!
Tips: Finding the right space can be a game changer
Top factors in looking for a business' new home:
Geographic location: Set up close to your clientele. Small business owners should operate in or near the city that is home to the largest percentage of customers. Some clients may walk or take public transit, which should be factored in as well.
Office vs. retail: The approach is different for a business owner who needs office space vs. a retailer looking to set up a storefront. For an office, factor in where employees are coming from, ease of parking, walkable amenities and access to freeways. Retailers must determine the importance of visibility, setting up in a traditional shopping center vs. a downtown, and the cost of parking for customers.
Rent: If you've narrowed down your search, comparing the cost of rent is key. Ask the landlord if parking and utilities are included and be sure to negotiate the rate.
Access: If a business is easy to get to, it is more attractive to customers. If your business has its own parking, adequate spaces are vital. A business in a downtown setting should factor in proximity to public transportation and access to parking lots.
Operations: Be sure the space you select fits your needs. For example, a clothing boutique needs space to display items and a fitting room. An ad agency might need a large meeting room or entertainment space. The possibility of expansion should also be factored in.
Our May Happy Hour returns at one of our newest members - Diamondback Saloon. We do business with those we know, like, and trust - get to know your fellow members. Find out who you know that they need to know!
Diamond members bring a guest for free!
Thinking about joining the chamber? Come out and meet some people! $10 Registration fee gets you in, drinks, appetizers, and a chance to win 2 Premium Tiger Tickets!
Hosted by your Chamber and Alicia McGovern from Edward Jones Financial. We will have our annual update on the markets, economy, inflation, and topics in the news. This is open to the community, and will be held on May 23rd from 11am - 12:30. Light refreshments will be served. Registration and speaker information coming soon!
CIRCLE the Date! - May 23rd
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Even your committed employees are being recruited
No employee is "off the market" in today's competition for talent. Read that again, but with the faces of your most committed employees in mind. One in four employees say they've been recruited in the past month — so now is the time to evaluate your attraction and retention strategies.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Remote work has widened the talent pool for organizations
Being recruited changes employees' expectations of your organization
Leaders need to proactively re-attract their current talent
Upskilling, or the process of taking your skills to the next level at work, can be a great way to increase your value at your current company and help you negotiate a higher salary when you start looking for your next employment adventure. Even if your company isn’t willing to invest in continuing your education, using the concept of upskilling to increase your skills away from work may pay dividends in the future at a new company.
SBAM wants to know how your business is doing. Our quarterly surveys help us to gather data on a variety of metrics.
Please take this short survey today. Your responses will provide us with critical information and help form our advocacy and membership efforts in 2022.
We have a new promotion for our Diamond and Corporate members. Each month, we will draw 2-3 times for 2 Premium Tickets at an upcoming Detroit Tigers Game! It is appropriate that our first winner, was our first Diamond Member - Jack Demmer Ford!
Another reason to be a 'member' of the chamber! #bacc2work & #openforbusiness
If you have been holding back, and waiting to sign up to exhibit at Lake Fest - you better hurry! Tent fees are scheduled to increase by $50 if you don't reserve before April 30th!
