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bacc2work news & updates 19 August 2021

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Featured Events Chamber Member Mixer & Appreciation Event August 31st 5pm - 7:30pm Members, bring a guest and enjoy our annual end of summer membership mixer! Appetizers, Open Bar, and Networking at the Eagles Pavilion on Beck Road. $10 gets you in, and also an entry into the 50/50. $10 Registration Rep Puri, Coffee Hour August 23rd 12pm - 1pm Belleville Library Check out this weeks events HERE remember, it is FREE to post your events on this community wide calendar! 1,000 people per month visit this calendar, make sure your events are there. No ‘Broad Order’ On COVID Coming, But Schools Should Be Masking The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is not planning to issue any “broad COVID-19 epidemic orders” that would mandate masking or limit gatherings sizes, Director Elizabeth Hertel said Friday in an online press briefing. But the state’s Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun is recommending “universal masking in every school,” advice the DHHS made later Friday afternoon in a press advisory.    Khaldun’s comments were made in a briefing webinar Friday morning that also featured Small Business Association of Michigan President Brian Calley and Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Director Susan Corbin.    “When we did previously issue these orders that were broadly requiring masking and limiting gathering sizes, those were the best tools that we had to mitigate transmission of COVID-19,” Hertel said. “However, we now have three very safe effective vaccines available for the public. Limiting gathering sizes and masking we know saved lives, as has been evidenced by a study done by the University of Michigan, but again we now have three safe, effective vaccines available for anybody age 12 and up. And those have proven to be incredibly effective at limiting hospitalization and severe illness as a result of COVID-19.”    Still, masking and social distancing remain important because the Delta variant is sweeping across the country, she said.    Board of Education member Tom McMillin bit back at Friday’s guidance, saying the universal masking of all children in Michigan is “wrong” and amounts to “child abuse.”    “If a parent weighs the risks due to a child’s health or to other family members and feels it is best for a child to wear a mask, that’s, of course, fine,” McMillin said. “But to require or urge local districts to require universal masking of children who are at very little risk of harm, is just plain horrible . . .    “There is no credible scientific data that indicates imposing such harm on children, unnecessarily, is wise,” he added.    Khaldun said that as students prepare to return to classrooms this fall, any youngster eligible for the vaccine, 12 and older, should get one.  Read More

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Economists Committee Sees Transitory Inflation, Little Movement in Fed Funds Rate through 2022 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chief Economists Committee (USCCCEC) consists of Chief Economists from businesses across all industries. It meets regularly to hear from key economic policymakers and to discuss current economic conditions. It helps the Chamber better understand what is happening in the economy and what to look for going forward so we can better inform our membership and advocate for pro-growth policies. Given the recent rise of inflation, the committee met  Read More

U.S. poised to urge COVID-19 vaccine booster shots starting next month Biden administration officials are finalizing a plan expected to recommend booster shots eight months after people received their second dose, according to two people familiar with the deliberations who asked not to be identified. The plan is not yet finalized but an announcement could come as soon as this week, they said. Read More

US Chamber Applauds Senate on Infrastructure Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - US Chamber “Our elected leaders are on the precipice of a historic investment in our nation’s crumbling infrastructure. Turning this long-overdue promise into a reality will grow our economy and strengthen our competitiveness for decades to come. We applaud the Senate for doing its job on a bipartisan basis, thoughtfully debating and passing much-needed infrastructure legislation that will finally invest in America’s roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure, create millions of jobs, and improve the quality of life for every American. Now it is time for the House to continue the bipartisan progress and send this bill to the president’s desk.”

Milton's Pharmacy on Main - If you are looking to get vaccinated, they are here! Milton’s Pharmacy is giving COVID Vaccines daily. No appointment necessary! CDC recommends everyone 12 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination to help protect against COVID-19. Also, it is now recommended if you are immunocompromised to get your booster COVID-19 vaccine. Milton’s is open Monday to Friday 9 to 6pm and Saturday 10-2! Call us at 734-391-0190 or stop in if you have any questions or concerns. We are located at 248 Main St Belleville, MI 48111 and are always ready to support our community!

Something I ran into at our Monday Night Car Show ... NIFT I don't know what made me stop ... it wasn't a 1963 Corvette, or 57 Chevy ... It was plain, simple, and it didn't have a steering wheel! What is this? I found out! It was invented here in Belleville, by Shane Elwart and his kids. They built this in 100-days, check out their YouTube to see what they did. If you are thinking about an investment opportunity - contact Shane - EMAIL Check out YouTube

SBAM - Reminder Members It has been a while since we reminded you that members of the Chamber are automatically members of the Small Business Association of Michigan. This is a group of 28,000 small businesses, the largest and most influential advocacy group in the country! Your Chamber membership gets you a PREMIUM SBAM Membership, along with all of our local benefits. This was a benefit we brought to you, by signing a strategic partnership with SBAM! Review your member benefits here

Additional Events

Taste of Belleville & Annual Bridge Walk Tonight 5:30 - 9pm Tonight is our last Music Lakeside, the annual Rotary Rubber Ducky Race, Bridge Walk and Taste of Belleville Register here

Monday's Farmers Market Our Diamond Member, Clement Insurance will be raffling off 4 great prizes! Come out and see Sandy at her boot on 4th Street, and see what she can help you with!

Women in Business Monthly Meetup August 27th 8:30am - Horizon Park Our Women in Business Group is having their monthly meetup on August 27th at Horizon Park … Meetup at 8:30am for a great session of yoga, conversation, and networking with likeminded women of the BACC Register Here

Register now for the State of the Community Event! Discount codes: Non Members - Save 15% - EBIRD15 Members - Save More - MEM2021 We trust you will use the correct code State of the Community Early Bird Specials Save 15% (Members save more) Tuesday September 14th 11am - 1:30pm We have confirmation now from Mayor Conley, Supervisor McNamara, and Superintendent Kudlak. Come out and find out first hand what is happening in YOUR Community! Register here

Grand Opening - Ribbon Cutting Monday Sept. 13th Our Diamond Member, Mike Gatteri from Health Markets will be opening his office on 5th Street soon! Come out to the last car show of the year, and also get a chance to meet Mike in his new home! Welcome to Belleville!

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