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Oct 30, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Jenna Shrove |Thaddeus Swanek |Mekala Seme |Rachel Ledbetter
Director, Policy & Political Communications, U.S. Chamber of CommerceOctober 29, 2024 “Know your value proposition.” That was a key takeaway at an event the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Russell Reynolds Associates recently hosted for women leaders in Washington across the association, business, and nonprofit sectors.
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May 21, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Mekala Seme |Jaci Arthur McDole |Jordan Crenshaw
To the Members of the United States House of Representatives: The undersigned chambers of commerce strongly support H.R. 7198, the Prove It Act of 2024, and urge the House to consider this important legislation. This bipartisan bill was introduced by Representatives Brad Finstad, Nathaniel Moran, and Yadira Caraveo and is co-sponsored by Representatives Mike Gallagher, Harriett Hageman, and Maria Salazar.
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May 16, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Jaci Arthur McDole |Mekala Seme |Thaddeus Swanek |Jordan Crenshaw
The U.S. Chamber and CO—, the Chamber’s award-winning digital resource center for small businesses, are proud to celebrate and recognize the very best in American small business. We have expanded our annual small business awards program to honor the achievements of 100 of the nation's top digital innovators, customer champions, growth accelerators, disruptors, and global stars.
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May 16, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Jaci Arthur McDole |Mekala Seme |Thaddeus Swanek |Jordan Crenshaw
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO—, its award-winning digital platform for small businesses, today opened applications for an expanded program for small businesses, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses. The CO—100 is an exclusive list of the 100 best and brightest small and mid-sized businesses in America, chosen by the world’s largest business organization and network.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Cheryl A. Oldham |Marc Freedman |Mekala Seme |Lindsay Cates
Senior Writer and Editor, Strategic Communications, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Andre Peart, founder and CEO of Untapped Solutions, knows what it’s like to be turned down for a job. During one 60-day period, he was turned down for 37 jobs because of his status as a formerly incarcerated individual. “The toughest part was getting out,” Peart says. “In prison, everything was the same day-to-day. Outside—just trying to find housing, get out of the shelter system, find a job—was a struggle...
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Apr 5, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Marc Freedman |Mekala Seme |Makinizi Hoover |Lindsay Cates
Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655), bipartisan legislation developed by House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC-5) and Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA-3), to reauthorize and revamp the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or "WIOA" (P.L. 113-128).
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Apr 3, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Thaddeus Swanek |Mekala Seme |Foxhall Parker |Watson M. McLeish
Intern, Communications For Waggin’ Tails Pet Ranch president and founder Denise Einkauf, pet care is more than job; it’s a calling. When spring break rolls around in Fulshear, Texas, Waggin’ Tails Pet Ranch is the ultimate pet destination, cultivating a home away from home since 2005. As families hit the road for spring break, small businesses like Denise’s are positively impacted by an uptick in the busy season travel.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Watson M. McLeish |Foxhall Parker |Mekala Seme
Washington, D.C. — The Q1 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index, which measures small business owner confidence, is 62.3—similar to last quarter’s score of 61.3—reflecting a stable business climate. More small businesses see an improving economy, helping to drive the headline score up one point. One in three (32%) small business owners now say the U.S. economy is in good health, up seven percentage points from last quarter.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Neil Bradley |Nicholas Molinari |Lindsay Cates |Mekala Seme
Associate Manager, Tax and Economic Policy, U.S. Chamber of CommerceSenior Manager, Communications and Strategy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce As families hit the roads and the skies this spring break, American businesses from coast to coast are gearing up to create memorable experiences for travelers. From ski towns to campgrounds to school trips to Washington, D.C., businesses across the country create memorable spring break experiences that last a lifetime.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
uschamber.com | Neil Bradley |Nicholas Molinari |Lindsay Cates |Mekala Seme
CHICAGO – The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP (“RSM”) in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, eased slightly to 130.8 in the first quarter from 132.3 at the close of last year on a seasonally adjusted basis. The MMBI survey results reflect a self-sustaining economy and robust labor market supported by middle market firms that continue to reinvest earnings into productivity-enhancing expenditures.
