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April 14, 2022
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."

- Abraham Lincoln
On this day in 1865, Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth
and died the following day
Featured Event
Member Happy Hour Returns - Diamondback

Wednesday May 4th, 5pm - 7pm
Our member Happy Hour / Networking Event returns in May! Look for special drinks and appetizers as the Theme is Derby at the Diamondback! $10 gets you in, drinks, appetizers, and a chance to win Detroit Tiger Tickets to an upcoming game.

Due to the supply chain issues, and to guarantee we have enough food - registration must be in by April 27th. Bring a guest that is considering membership in the BACC … Remember, we do business with those we know, like, and trust.
Free Kona Ice
Monday 5-7pm at the Library
Why inflation is so high, and when it may ease
For the 12 months that ended in March, consumer prices rocketed 8.5 percent. That was the fastest year-over-year jump since 1981, far surpassing February's mark of 7.9 percent, itself a 40-year high.
Even if you toss out food and energy prices — which are notoriously volatile and have driven much of the price spike — so-called core inflation jumped 6.5 percent in the past 12 months. That was also the sharpest such jump in four decades.

The Federal Reserve never anticipated inflation this severe or persistent. Back in December 2020, the Fed’s policy makers had forecast that consumer inflation would stay below its 2 percent annual target and end 2021 at around 1.8 percent.

Yet after having been merely an afterthought for decades, high inflation reasserted itself last year with brutal speed. In February 2021, the government’s consumer price index was running just 1.7 percent above its level a year earlier. From there, the year-over-year increases accelerated — 2.6 percent in March, 4.2 percent in April, 5 percent in May, 5.4 percent in June.

By October, the figure was 6.2 percent, by November 6.8 percent, by December 7 percent.

This article answers the following questions:

  • What's caused the spike in inflation?

  • How long will it last?

  • How are the higher prices affecting consumers?
Local News | Advocacy
Chamber members, this is one of your benefits! As a qualified Small business, along with our partnership with SBAM - you are eligible for these SBAM Discounts.
SBAM Strategic Partnership with BACC
Through a unique partnership with Davenport University, SBAM members and their employees (along with spouse and dependents) have the opportunity to further their education at a reduced rate. All you need is an SBAM proof of membership letter!
  • 20% off tuition
  • $25 application fee waived
Davenport offers associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, technology and health programs – areas essential to Michigan’s new economy.

Last-Minute Ways To Reduce Your Taxes for 2022
If you plan on spending part of your weekend finishing up and filing your taxes - you may want to read this article for some last minute tips.

Lake Fest - Sponsors
Reminder of upcoming events
Spring Concert Announced
Local Chorus’ Spring Concert Theme:
America Sings

The Belleville Community Chorus invites everyone to join them on Sunday, May 1, at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate their 14th annual spring concert. The performance, titled
America Sings features a variety of songs of Americana including a song tour of the USA and patriotic songs familiar to all of us.

Flop-E-Bunny
This weekend!
Bring the children out for a candy hunt and to meet the one and only Flop E Bunny!
Thanks to our Corporate Members
Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce | bacc2work.org
248 Main Street - Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-7151