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Industry professionals surveyed say that local permitting and zoning regulations are a key barrier in converting office space to other real estate uses.
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The Q4 2019 RSM US Middle Market Business Index experienced a seasonally adjusted decline, but the broader economic outlook remains stable heading into 2020.
Take a look at some of the Chamber's priorities that will be come law before the end of the year:
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the United States Senate, supporting Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations legislation.
This Hill letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, on S. 482, the "Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019."
This Hill letter was sent to Delegate Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan, supporting H.R. 2603, the “Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Act.”
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations legislation.
The Q4 2019 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction reports a six point decline in contractor confidence levels.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dec. 12, 2019 – The Q4 2019 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) shows confidence levels among contractors are down after a record high last quarter.
The USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (CCI) is a quarterly economic index designed to gauge the outlook for, and resulting confidence in, the commercial construction industry.
This Hill letter was sent to the Representatives Andy Kim, Kendra Horn, and Tim Burchett, supporting H.R. 4805, the "Access Business Credit Act of 2019."