- Manager, Communications and Strategy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Lindsay is a manager on the communications and strategy team. She previously worked as a writer and editor at U.S. News and World Report.
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Jun 20, 2022Worker Shortages Cripple Pools and Summer Attractions for a Second YearSevere labor shortages are hitting seasonal summer businesses like pools and amusement parks hard. Despite upping pay and offering big bonuses, there are few applicants.
Jun 16, 20224 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.
May 16, 2022TOOTRiS Is Reimagining the Childcare Industry by Making Care Available On-DemandThe San Diego small business is connecting parents across the nation with childcare providers in real-time and partnering with businesses to give their workforce childcare options.
Jan 31, 2022Small Businesses Are Still Grappling with Supply Chain DisruptionsSmall business is bearing the brunt of supply chain challenges caused by worker shortages and delays. Nearly two in three small businesses have had to alter their supply chains in the past six months, according to the Q4 2021 U.S. Chamber and MetLife Small Business Index.
Dec 07, 2021The States Suffering Most from the Labor ShortageJob openings are up. Labor force participation is down. Quit rates are at a record high. Amid the worsening labor shortage crisis, these are the states being impacted the most.
Nov 22, 2021Shopping Small Benefits More Than Just Local BusinessesAll signs point to high consumer demand this holiday season and this year it is more important than ever to shop small. But shoppers should spend their dollars with kindness and understanding as small businesses face unique challenges in the wake of the pandemic.
Sep 29, 2021Meet the Finalists: Young Entrepreneur Achievement AwardThis award goes to a small business owner aged between 14 and 30 who has attained outstanding business achievement.
Sep 28, 2021Meet the Finalists: Emerging Business Achievement AwardThe Emerging Business Achievement Award recognizes a start-up company that has attained outstanding business achievement.
Sep 15, 2021Meet the 3 Small Businesses Competing for 2021 Small Business of the YearEach of the three finalists for Small Business of the Year exemplify the spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship, and individual initiative.
Sep 02, 2021Businesses Struggle to Find and Keep Workers Amid Record-High Job OpeningsManufacturing and healthcare businesses find solutions in Chamber’s innovative talent pipeline programs.