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September 16, 2022 | Stay In The Know

An Open Letter To the US Business Community:

How We Measure Success

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce measures our success by what we deliver for you—our members. We believe in the power of the American business community to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society—and for 110 years we have helped you do it.

So, as Congress adjourns for August recess, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on where things stand in Washington—and share how we plan to adapt, innovate, and grow alongside the businesses we represent.

The Chamber takes a back seat to no one in its opposition to the recent reconciliation package. In addition to months of behind-the-scenes advocacy and campaigns in critical districts, we issued key vote letters to members of both the Senate and the House, and we continue to advocate against the tax increases and government price controls in the legislation that will deter investment, inhibit innovation, and undermine economic growth.

While we didn’t achieve everything we wanted, it is important to note that the legislation is dramatically smaller than what was originally proposed last year—and it significantly reduces the tax increases on businesses.

The Chamber worked with members of the House and Senate to reject more than $2 trillion in harmful tax increases that have been removed from the current bill, including provisions that would have raised the corporate and personal tax rates, taxed capital gains at personal income rates, established a global minimum tax, and imposed a tax increase on pass-through businesses. Our efforts also helped remove a litany of regulations and new government spending programs in the original reconciliation effort that would have shifted our economy from the free market system we know today to a government-knows-best approach.

This, of course, comes after the Chamber worked throughout 2021 to leverage critical relationships among Republicans and Democrats to separate the massive tax-and-spend reconciliation effort from the badly needed infrastructure bill—and to ensure that historic bipartisan legislation became law without a tax increase. That’s just a snapshot of some of the ways we serve you. More Info

Source: US Chamber

Chamber | News & Events

Money, Market, & Management

Zebulon Chamber Kicks Off Quarterly Series

to Support Small Business

Zebulon Chamber is proud to announce our latest series to support our growing small business community: Chamber Chat Small Business Series sponsored by Benchmark Community Bank.

Join area small business owners and regional business experts for the kick-off to the Zebulon Chamber Chat Small Business Series. This first session, Byron Hicks, State Director of the NC State Small Business Technology & Development Center, will present an overview of Money, Market, and Management concerns for our small businesses and provide resources available through the SBTDC. Byron will delve a bit deeper into management this first session with special focus on balancing demands of running your small business and balancing this with home-life.

Join the Conversation!

Money, Market, & Management

Chamber Chat Series for Small Business

Thursday, September 29, 2022

8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

East Wake Collective

108 N Arendell Ave

Zebulon, NC

Free to Zebulon Chamber Members

$15 for Non-Chamber Members

This will be a quarterly series will provide provide information on timely topics and related resources to support Zebulon’s growing business community. Upcoming guest presenters include Patrick Rodriguez, Senior Area Manager of the Small Business Administration, and Tyler Daniel, Small Business Manager of Capital Area Workforce Development.

A special thanks to Benchmark Community Bank for investing in the community by underwriting this series.

As these are hosted at our small businesses, space is limited. Reserve your seat.

Zebulon Chamber of Commerce

Welcomes Barton College Intern

Jazel Mendoza

Meet Jazeel:

My name is Jazel Mendoza, I come from a military brat background so I moved around a lot growing up. I was born in San Diego, California and was mostly raised in Yokosuka, Japan. Currently my parents are stationed in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

I am 21, currently studying at Barton College and play for the men's soccer team. I am a senior, planning to go to graduate school to do my MBA straight after college. I am the current President of the PBL Chapter at Barton, Phi Beta Lambda, better known as Future Business Leaders, and I am on CAB, Campus Activity Board for Barton. I was sent to many different cities in NC to speak and perform business competitions. Just recently, I was sent to Chicago, Illinois, for the National tournament and got 3rd place in the nation for Annual Business Report, and top 14 in the nation for Impromptu Speaking.

I worked two internships before this, which are City of Wilson Human Relation Office, and City of Wilson Parks and Recreation. I worked on many projects for the City of Wilson which are the Job Shadow Program, College Tour of Western NC, Summertime Fun Camp, the Whirligig Festival, County fair, Youth Special Olympics and countless others.

Welcome to Zebulon, Jazel!

Business After Hours

Shepherds Care Medical Clinic

Thanks to Dr. Regina and all of the staff at Shepherd's Care Medical Clinic for hosting September's Zebulon Chamber Business After Hours. She and her team are doing amazing work serving the most vulnerable in Zebulon and East County.

Meet up with Muddy the Mudcat and the gang on Thursday, October13th as the Carolina Mudcats host the next Zebulon Chamber Business After Hours.

Stay Connected | Upcoming Events

September

Friday

Plant Delights Nursery Open House:

Steel Magnolias Garden Club

Contact Tina Murphrey at 919-810-7628 if you are interested in joining the club on a trip to Plants Delight nursery. More Info

September

Tuesday

Community Outreach Coat Drive

Collecting coats for children of all ages, to include those in high school, so larger sizes are welcome. You can donate either new or gently used coats that are still in good condition. Collection boxes are out at both Zebulon Town Hall and Zebulon Community Center during normal business hours. Donations accepted through September 29th. More Info

September

Thursday

Money, Market, & Management:

Zebulon Chamber Chat Small Business Series

Join area small business owners and regional business experts for the kick-off to the Zebulon Chamber Chat Small Business Series. This session, Byron Hicks, State Director of the NC State Small Business Technology & Development Center, will present an overview of Money, Market, and Management concerns for our small businesses and provide resources available through the SBTDC. More Info

October

Friday

Narron Merritt Client & Chamber Member Appreciation Pig Picking

On Oct 7th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Narron Merritt is hosting an Appreciation Day for its clients and all Zebulon Chamber members. We will be serving BBQ cooked on site with all the sides and will have a DJ with karaoke. Everyone is welcome. RSVP by email to Craig Narron.