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The Next Shortage: Electricity?As the summer cooling season kicks off across much of the country, concerns over electric grid reliability are heating up. A recent assessment of summer electric grid reliability shows the clean energy transition may be getting ahead of the technologies available to keep the grid reliable.
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IV CEO Summit of the Americas
June 7-9
Join government officials and business leaders—including those representing small and medium-sized enterprises—from the U.S. and across the hemisphere to drive innovative, practical solutions for a brighter future across the Americas. This is the official private sector forum of the IX Summit of the Americas, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State.
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May 27, 2022Tariffs are Raising the Cost of Summer Essentials - Time to Cut the Tax on Summertime FunSummer essentials more expensive than ever? One contributing factor is the record level of tariffs being imposed by the federal government on thousands of items Americans buy every year, including summertime staples.
May 26, 2022In Her Own Words: FedEx’s Senior Counsel for International Regulatory Affairs Talks Trade PrioritiesEach month Women Taking the Lead highlights a female leader within the U.S. Chamber membership to showcase how women are currently leading in all areas of the business community. In honor of International Trade month in May, we are highlighting Emily Beline, Senior Counsel for International Regulatory Affairs with FedEx.
May 25, 2022The Next Shortage: Electricity?As the summer cooling season kicks off across much of the country, concerns over electric grid reliability are heating up. A recent assessment of summer electric grid reliability shows the clean energy transition may be getting ahead of the technologies available to keep the grid reliable.
May 25, 2022Next-Gen Scholar Trelysa Long Shares Her Vision on Being a Future Business LeaderUC Irvine student and 2021 Next-Gen Scholar Trelysa Long says her internship played a significant role in her choice to pursue her current role as a research assistant in antitrust.
May 25, 2022Employer Guide to Second Chance Hiring Programs and Tax CreditsThis guide provides detailed information on second chance hiring tax credits and programs for employers who are willing to give individuals with a criminal record an opportunity.
May 25, 2022Organized Retail Theft 101: What Is It and What Can Be Done About It?Organized retail theft rates have spiked significantly in the past year, affecting communities across the nation. This theft is perpetrated by organized criminal rings that steal large amounts of goods from businesses of all types and sizes with the intent to resell them.
May 24, 20223 Small Business Owners Explain What They Need from Government to Navigate UncertaintyThe U.S. Chamber’s Bill of Rights is helping America’s small businesses explain their perspectives to elected officials on what is needed to create an environment where small business can thrive.
