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November 2008
Main Street Hit by Credit Freeze
U.S. Chamber Works to Thaw Capital Markets

If all goes according to plan, credit markets should soon begin to unfreeze, and small businesses like Vanessa Fine Jewelry should have an easier time getting loans as the financial rescue package is implemented. 
 
Vanessa Baugh, owner of Vanessa Fine Jewelry in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, is one of millions of business owners hurt by the credit crunch. Struggling with slower than usual summer sales and the skyrocketing costs of goods, Baugh turned to her local bank to buy Christmas inventory. She was shocked and dismayed when her bank said "No." Says Baugh, "I have had my line of credit reduced to the point that I have no cash influx for my business. Read more:.
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Congress Still Has Work to Do--This Year
By Tom Donohue, President and CEO 

No matter which candidate you supported, we can all agree that restoring economic growth and creating jobs should be the nation's top priority. The U.S. economy is in a recession and continues to be buffeted by the collapse of the housing market, a severe liquidity crisis, and the deleveraging of financial markets. Experts predict this downturn will last longer and run deeper than the last two recessions. We agree.
 

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An Opportunity to Give Thanks

In this time of economic uncertainty it is easy to overlook the things which are going right in our businesses or in our lives. We would like to hear what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving. We will feature your responses next week on our blog www.chamberpost.com.

Tell us, what are you thankful for?

Thank you.

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