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Jan 6, 2025 | 
yahoo.com | Mityne Lewis
I never thought it would happen to me. That’s what they all say, right? Until it did. My business flooded in July last year. It was on a weekend where Chicago experienced record rainfall fueled by climate change, and on that Sunday afternoon the skies really let loose. No children or staff were present at the childcare program I operate from my home. That was fortunate, because reports of widespread flooding on Chicago’s west side, where I live, were blanketing the news.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Jordan G. Heiber |Lindsay Cates |Thaddeus Swanek |Mityne Lewis
Download November 12, 2024 Dear Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Schumer, Leader Jeffries, and Leader McConnell: The undersigned coalition of state and local chambers of commerce urge Congress to expeditiously pass an emergency supplemental appropriations bill during the upcoming Congressional work period to replenish funding for disaster relief programs that have been or are at threat of being exhausted as result of recent natural disasters, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Mityne Lewis |Thaddeus Swanek |Tom Quaadman |Chuck Chaitovitz
Managing Director of Communications and Media, U.S. Chamber of CommerceOctober 31, 2024 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will lead an official business delegation, certified by the Department of Commerce, to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Lillian Chase |Mityne Lewis |Rachel Ledbetter |Thaddeus Swanek
Senior Writer and Editor, Strategic Communications, U.S. Chamber of CommerceOctober 01, 2024 The results are in! The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO—, its digital platform for small businesses, have announced the 2024 CO—100, a list of the 100 best and brightest small businesses from across the country.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Rachel Ledbetter |Mityne Lewis |Lillian Chase
Intern, Communications, U.S. Chamber of CommerceSeptember 25, 2024 Small businesses want elected officials to focus on the economy as the very top issue, according to the Q3 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index. It is also important to them that taxes do not increase: fully 88% say it is very important that the next Congress not raise business taxes.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Rachel Ledbetter |Mityne Lewis |Lillian Chase
September 24, 2024Washington, D.C. — Small business owners are more interested in the 2024 election than the last presidential election cycle and say it is important for political leaders to come to Washington ready to compromise and get things done, according to findings that explore small businesses’ perceptions of the 2024 election in the Q3 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Rachel Ledbetter |Lillian Chase |Mityne Lewis
Intern, Communications, U.S. Chamber of Commerce For vacation rental businesses in popular tourist destinations, like Park City Lodging, it's been another busy summer travel season. While typically thought of as a ski destination, Park City has become an attractive spot for summer trips, too, with its local vibe and array of small businesses to explore.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Lillian Chase |Mityne Lewis |Rachel Ledbetter
September 10, 2024 Dear Chairman Williams and Ranking Member Velazquez: Thank you for holding this markup today on several proposals intended to reduce the federal regulatory burden that disproportionately harms small businesses. My name is Joe Shamess and I am the general partner of Flintlock Capital, an early-stage venture firm based in McLean, Virginia. I serve as the Chair of the Small Business Council at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Chamber).
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Lillian Chase |Mityne Lewis |Rachel Ledbetter
September 05, 2024Washington, D.C. (September 5, 2024) – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO—, its award-winning digital platform for small businesses, today announced the CO—100, a list celebrating the top 100 small businesses in America. The CO—100, presented by T-Mobile for Business, honors a diverse array of businesses, from microbreweries and aerospace suppliers to healthcare startups and fisheries, showcasing the exceptional talent and innovation within the American business community.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Lillian Chase |Mityne Lewis |Rachel Ledbetter
September 03, 2024 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives H-232, The Capitol Dear Speaker Johnson, The undersigned organizations, representing millions of small businesses, write in strong support of H.R. 9278, legislation which would delay the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) year-end compliance deadline.
