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Saginaw Chamber Supports Line 5

4/5/2021

 
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The news is filled with stories about efforts to shut down Line 5. People in our region may think the issue only matters up north but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Line 5 matters to Saginaw County and that’s why the Saginaw County Chamber strongly backs Line 5’s continued operation and supports construction of the Great Lakes Tunnel. To advocate for this important issue in our region, we have joined a diverse, bipartisan coalition called Great Lakes Michigan Jobs, working to build the Great Lakes Tunnel.
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We rely on Line 5 in Saginaw County every day. Line 5 is responsible for fueling our local communities by powering the manufacturing sector, the chemistry industry and equipment that farmers use that is essential to getting food to our kitchen tables. The pipeline also provides more than half of the propane used across the state, not just in the Upper Peninsula. 

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Saginaw Chamber Joins Reopen Michigan Safely Coalition

3/9/2021

 
​The Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce recently joined the Chamber Federation with the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids, Lansing Regional, Birmingham Bloomfield, Traverse Connect, Battle Creek, and Southern Wayne County Regional Chambers of Commerce to advocate allowing local business offices to reopen safely.

We are excited to be a part of the Reopen Michigan Safely coalition with our fellow chambers of commerce. 

While the public has been very focused on the state COVID-19 health orders which impact the economy, we think it is very important to also bring the issue of the MIOSHA emergency orders to light, as well.   

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Federal Policy Update

1/8/2021

 
​The Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce is a member of the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition which is a collective of chambers of commerce across the Great Lakes region that jointly advocate on core policy issues, including water quality, immigration reform, trade, and transportation and infrastructure. Since its founding in 2008, the coalition has become a leading and effective voice on federal policy impacting the Great Lakes region. Fellow coalition member Olivia Ortega, Director of Advocacy for the Greater Cleveland Partnership put together some insights and forecasts for some of the legislative actions likely to take place in the new year. We’d like to share those insights with our members as an aid to planning for the new year.

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Health Care Op-Ed by Veronica Horn

10/22/2020

 
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Health care is one of the most pressing issues for Michigan businesses and workers.

While there is a very real need to lower costs and expand access to care, government-controlled health care “solutions” like the public option or Medicare for All will not solve these problems. In fact, they will only create new ones for Michigan job creators and workers.

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One Community Made Up Of Many Diverse People

7/23/2020

 
Recent mass protests across the country over the brutal killing of George Floyd demonstrate the need for meaningful, truthful conversations as well as honest examinations of existing laws, systems, procedures, and processes throughout all aspects of our community including business, government, and social services. We support citizens exercising their 1st amendment rights in America to peacefully protest to achieve these needed conversations and urge participants to remain peaceful. Rioting does nothing to advance justice and serves only to increase fear and chaos which are the enemies of honest communication.

The Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce is a leading organization in this community with a long, rich history of supporting partnerships, collaboration, and bringing diverse groups together to foster an exceptional Saginaw.

We support and advocate equality for everyone, everywhere in Saginaw County which should be a place where all are welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. If we don’t all succeed, we leave people behind, and that is unacceptable.                                                                                  

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Chamber Supports COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Agenda

4/28/2020

 
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The Saginaw County Chamber is very supportive of the combined efforts of the Michigan Chamber and 30 other chambers of commerce statewide to advocate a policy agenda for Michigan’s economic future as we approach a society slowly reopening in the midst of COVID-19.  We agree in these common-sense approaches to reopen Michigan’s economy and our small businesses while still emphasizing safety for employees, employers, and consumers.

The COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Agenda is a set of policy recommendations that include liability protection, taxpayer protection & relief, regulatory assistance, and investment in Michigan. It is based upon input from several thousand Chamber members located in all 83 counties and working throughout various industries and business sectors.

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Chamber Signs Michigan Compact on Immigration

3/2/2020

 
​In today’s economy where our businesses need talent to fill positions, it’s imperative that Congress make common sense laws that allow for the diverse workforce that is needed. We fully support immigration policies that demonstrate that Michigan is both welcoming and business-friendly. Saginaw County, and the Great Lakes Bay Region, welcome diversity, and all workers will find this a region with great jobs and an exceptional quality of life. With that in mind, the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce has signed on to The Michigan Compact on Immigration, a set of five principles to guide the immigration discussion at the state and federal level.

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Remain Focused on the Positive Direction

2/28/2020

 
This month has been eventful to say the least.  We’re in the midst of a major correction in the market, with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) contributing to much of the market correction and the uncertainty of a Democrat Primary that seems to be pushing philosophy to the extreme left leaving many of us shaking our heads and a bit unnerved.

It’s easy to get caught up in these major happenings. However, it’s critical that we remain focused on what we can control - focused on the positive direction we are heading in Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Region.
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This doesn’t mean we should ignore world and national events.  We need to do whatever we can to protect ourselves, our families and our businesses.

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Chamber Supports Continued State Funding of Secure Cities Partnership

1/31/2020

 
​In early 2020, Saginaw's Police Chief, Robert Ruth held a press conference, in coordination with the Michigan State Police and other law enforcement agencies, to release crime statistics for the city of Saginaw. As you may know, Saginaw realized another dramatic, 40% decrease in crime across nearly every category of crime.

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Chamber urges restoration of $100 state budget placeholder required for authorization to repair SVSU's fire-damaged Brown Hall

12/3/2019

 
​One of the more puzzling vetoes the governor included in her 148 line-item veto list was a $100 placeholder for Brown Hall at Saginaw Valley State University.  This $100 was necessary to begin the authorization process for a projected $12 million renovation, and it was the only request for funding by any higher education institution out of all Michigan Universities in its category.

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