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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.
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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.
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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
- Feb 10, 2017How to Restore Reasonable Broadband Privacy Regulations
Congress using the Congressional Review Act is the quickest, most efficient way to undo the FCC’s rules.
- Feb 10, 2017U.S. Chamber Welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate, the U.S.-Japan Business Council (USJBC), today hosted Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for a roundtable discussion with U.S. business executives. U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue welcomed Prime Minister Abe and praised his commitment to a strong economic partnership between the two countries.
- Feb 10, 2017Roundtable Discussion with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Remarks by
THOMAS J. DONOHUE
President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of CommerceGood morning, ladies and gentlemen.
It is my privilege to welcome back to the U.S. Chamber His Excellency, Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan. Mr. Prime Minister, we were honored to host you here at the Chamber during your official state visit in 2015. And we thank you for making time to join us again today.
- Feb 10, 2017The US Economy 2017 – Past, Present, and Threats to the Future President Trump may not appreciate his good luck.
- Feb 09, 2017Here’s How Obamacare’s Devastating Medical Device Tax Killed 28,000 Jobs The tax went into effect in 2013 but was suspended in December 2015.
- Feb 09, 2017U.S. Chamber Kicks Off #LetsGrow Tour in Arizona, Showcases Efforts to Promote Economic Growth
Event in Phoenix Focuses on Efforts to Build the Economy, Promote Innovation within the State
- Feb 08, 2017U.S. Chamber Applauds Final Approval for the Dakota Access Pipeline
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Karen Harbert, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for 21st Century Energy, issued the following statement today regarding the Army Corps of Engineers' decision to grant the final easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline: - Feb 08, 2017U.S. Still at Top of the Heap for IP Protection The GIPC index looks at IP standards in 45 countries.
- Feb 08, 2017U.S. Chamber Releases Index on World IP Policies
New Research Reveals Trends in 45 Economies Around the World
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today released its 5th annual International IP Index, “The Roots of Innovation,” rating 45 world economies on patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, enforcement, and international treaties. The economies benchmarked in the 2017 Index account for 90 percent of global gross domestic product (GDP).
- Feb 07, 2017Army Corps Ready to Grant Easement to Finish Dakota Access Pipeline The drama over the energy infrastructure project could soon come to an end