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Greetings, Howell Chamber Members,

We have a fantastic lineup of events and updates for you this week!

Catch the Latest Episode of Howell Business Beat: Don't miss our latest episode featuring special guest Eileen Zilch, Executive Director of Community Catalysts & Community Catalysts Development Company. Tune in to hear insightful discussions and updates on community initiatives.

Business Over Breakfast on June 13th: Join us at the Howell Nature Center for a morning of networking and meaningful connections. This event is a wonderful opportunity to engage with other members and start your day on a productive note.

HR Best Practices Roundtable on June 19th: This month's topic is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace. Join us for a valuable discussion on how to foster a more inclusive and equitable work environment.

Thank you for being an essential part of our chamber community. We look forward to seeing you at these events and continuing to support each other in our collective growth and success.

Best regards,

Janelle Smith

President, Howell Area Chamber of Commerce

Thank you to our 2024 Trustees!

Department of Labor Unveils Final Overtime Rule

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$15 minimum wage won’t appear on ‘24 ballot

What happened: The Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) on Friday rejected a request by Raise the Wage Michigan to overrule the Board of State Canvasser’s (BSC) refusal to certify its petition to boost the minimum wage from its current $10.33/hour to $15/hour by 2027 — including for tipped employees.

At issue was an error in the petitions. The wording in the circulated petitions, however, changed language to apply to employers with 21 or fewer workers — meaning it would have eliminated the minimum wage protections for employers with fewer than 21 workers instead of raising the minimum wage for all employees.

What’s next: This decision is good news for businesses paying below the suggested minimum wage. However, significant questions remain as to how the MSC will rule in the “Adopt-and-Amend” ruling pending at the MSC dealing with the fate Michigan’s current minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.

Dig deeper: Learn more, or read the latest on the “Adopt-and-Amend” pending ruling. 

NEW MEMBERS

We’re Bridging The Gap Transportation

Planted Provisioning

Woodcraft Design & Build

La Finca Tacos

Friends of Paul Giessner

RENEWING MEMBERS

Alkegen

American Concrete Products, Inc.

BD ELECTRICAL INC

Beauchamp Water Treatment Solutions

Bountiful Harvest, Inc.

Citizens Insurance

Cleary University

Community Foundation for Livingston Co.

Cooper & Riesterer, PLC

Courtyard by Marriott

Effectv

FirstLight Home Care of Brighton

Hartland Electric, LLC

RENEWING MEMBERS CONTINUED

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Huron-Clinton Metro Parks

Jonna's Market

LAHRA-Livingston Area HR Association

Livingston Co. United Way

Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club

Mitten Junk Removal, LLC

Nick Proctor

Pop Daddy Popcorn LLC

R & D Screw Products Company

San Marino Excavating, Inc.

Schaefer Dental Group Howell

Scully-Monroe Agency, Inc.

Slappin Meats BBQ

Stefanski Holmes Wealth Management, LLC

The Arc Livingston

The Links at Hunters Ridge

The Spirit of Livingston

Waste Management

Wildlife X Team of Southeast Michigan

Work Skills Corporation

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