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3 May 2021
"A goal properly set, is halfway reached."
- Zig Ziglar
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1st Dose Vacc-Rate
As of May 2nd, Adult population
The Big Story: VACC and you shall receive
Bring me your tired, your poor, your unvaccinated masses — and we'll give you $50. 

This week, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan offered $50 to anyone who brings an unvaccinated Detroiter to an appointment at TCF Center. It expands on the city's "Good Neighbor" campaign, whereby people who drove a senior to get a shot were offered their own vaccination, even if they weren't eligible yet. But now that anyone in Michigan age 16+ can get a vaccine pretty much anywhere, the city had to up the ante. 

"There's no limit, either," Annalise Frank reported this week. "Someone who's 'really entrepreneurial,' Duggan said, could get paid hundreds of dollars for bringing in scores of residents." Detroit hustles harder! 

This "bounty hunter" phase of the vaccination campaign is new, and maybe it's just what we need. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday tied the state's entire reopening strategy to the vaccination rate. Republican legislators and special interest groups have long pleaded with the governor to tie reopening plans to specific benchmarks, and with the "Vacc to Normal" campaign (GOOD ONE GRETCH!*), she finally has. Want office capacity restrictions loosened, restaurant curfews lifted, indoor fitness classes resumed? No problem — just forward the vaccine to 100 of your friends and help Michigan meet an immunity target that suits your needs!
  • Office work can resume two weeks after 55 percent of Michigan's 16+ population has had one shot
  • After 65 percent, indoor capacity limits will be lifted.
  • And after 70 percent, say farewell to gatherings restrictions and face mask requirements. 
So where are we now? As of Friday, 50 percent of the state had received at least one dose. Officials say we could meet the 55 percent + two weeks benchmark by the end of May. And we're about 1.65 million doses away from folding up our face masks and cramming them wayyyyyy in the back of our medicine cabinets (or perhaps a cathartic mask-burning is more your style?). 

Article Courtesy of Crain's, Photo by Larry Peplin for Crain's
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VBT Engages with Public on Sumpter Road Development
Van Buren Charter Township is excited to start a planning process that will envision the future of the Sumpter Road Corridor between the city limits of the City of Belleville and Bemis Road. Following an introductory webinar with the township Planning Commission held on Wednesday, April 28th, the township is seeking further feedback from the residents, business owners, community leaders and other stakeholders about what they would like to see in the area. The township seeks to meet several key objectives as part of this process. 
Bitcoin, Blockchain and Business: An Introduction for Small Businesses
Members Only May 4th - this is part of your SBAM Benefit - Bitcoin and blockchain technology are hot topics and are bringing about changes in industries from banking and finance to healthcare and supply chains. But what is it and why should small businesses care? This webinar will provide a basic introduction to this exciting technology while exploring potential small business applications and legal issues.
How to Boost Your Confidence and Lead the Way
May 18th 9am
This virtual event will feature Nada Lena Nasserdeen, a motivational speaker, educator, certified leadership and confidence coach and on-stage performance instructor. She will talk about addressing tough situations with honesty and genuine insight and guide you on a path to find your deepest personal perspectives in the workplace and beyond. Nada will educate you on becoming your best self and leave you feeling confident along the journey.  
Applications for $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization - Opens TODAY
Restaurants and other food service industry businesses will soon be able to apply for another round of federal aid.
Some $28.6 million is available as part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was approved in March. Registration for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund application portal begins at 9 a.m. Friday and applications will open at 9 a.m. Monday.
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