Making News
How Worker Shortages Continue to Cripple Summer Attractions
Severe labor shortages are hitting seasonal summer businesses like pools and amusement parks hard. Despite upping pay and offering big bonuses, there are few applicants.
What We've Learned from the Small Business Index Over Five Years
Policy
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber Small Business Index celebrates five years this quarter, Q2 2022. We take a look at its highs and lows, major trends, and what the future holds for small businesses.
Watch Again: Summit of the Americas Highlights
International Trade & Investment
President Biden: The Importance of Unlocking Economic Potential in the AmericasAt the IV CEO Summit of the Americas, President Biden made the case that nations of the Americas needed to work together to unlock more economic potential.
Expanding the Workforce
Business Community Response to the Invasion of Ukraine
- Statement: Business Community Response to Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis“The American business community is here to help,” said U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark.Read
- Aid Tracker: Humanitarian Crisis in UkraineThe business community is mobilizing their expertise, capabilities, and community resources to assist.Learn More
- On the Digital Front Lines: How Tech Companies are Supporting UkraineAmerican tech companies are leveraging their resources to assist Ukraine and defend its sovereignty against Russian aggression.Read
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Latest Content
- Jul 06, 2022The Need for an Entrepreneurial Revolution
Testimony by U.S. Chamber Vice President of Small Business Policy Tom Sullivan before the International Council for Small Business World Congress on July 6, 2022.
Jul 06, 2022A “Strong” Candidate for Alabama’s 5th DistrictVoters in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District Republican primary made a strong, solid choice in current Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong.
- Jul 01, 2022U.S. Chamber Statement on Proposed 5-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Plan
Marty Durbin, President of the U.S. Chamber’s Global Energy Institute, issued the following statement regarding the release of the Biden Administration’s Proposed 5-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Plan.
Jun 30, 2022Key Takeaways for the Business Community from the G7 SummitThe G7 Summit in the Bavarian Alps of southern Germany ended with several wins for the business community on sustainability, trade policy, infrastructure, and digitalization. But some concerns arose.
Jun 30, 2022International Trade Makes Economies ResilientInternational trade is a source of resilience for companies and economies. By the same token, raising tariffs and other trade barriers doesn’t just make countries poorer: it frays supply chains and makes economic disruption more likely.
Jun 30, 2022Women Taking the Lead on African Trade PolicyWomen leaders should be at the forefront of discussions on trade, economic policy, and business development in Africa to ensure inclusivity.
Jun 29, 2022Q+A with Justin Nelson, Co-Founder and President of the NGLCCJustin Nelson, the Co-Founder & President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), tells us why a successful economy starts with a diverse and inclusive business community.
Jun 29, 2022Five Years of Insights: What We've Learned from the Small Business IndexThe MetLife and U.S. Chamber Small Business Index celebrates five years this quarter, Q2 2022. We take a look at its highs and lows, major trends, and what the future holds for small businesses.
- Jun 29, 2022New Study: Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Produces +47% Return on Investment for American Businesses
Direct Benefits from Employer-Sponsored Health Plans Include Lower Direct Medical Costs, Increased Productivity, Lower Recruitment Costs, Stronger Retention
- Jun 29, 2022Inflation Concerns Soar Among Small Business Owners, But Many Remain Optimistic for Future
Nearly 7 in 10 small businesses have raised prices to cope with inflation