Businesses Contribute more than $16 Million to Haiti Earthquake Relief
January 14, 2010
U.S. Chamber's BCLC Continues to Act as Coordination Hub
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U.S. Chamber's BCLC Activates Help Desk for Businesses Responding to Earthquake in Haiti
January 13, 2010
Central Hub Allows Businesses to Share Information, Coordinate Relief Efforts
U.S. Chamber's BCLC Unveils Report Featuring Business Resources for Unemployed Americans
December 17, 2009
Part of Campaign Offering Resources in Job Training,Health Care Assistance, and Small Business Aid
U.S. Chamber Joins White House in Praising Progress in Education Reform
December 9, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the following statement joining President Obama in applauding progress in education reform.
“Providing a high-quality education to every young American is vital to the strength of our nation’s economy. American businesses cannot compete in the global marketplace without students prepared to enter and succeed in a 21st century workforce.
U.S. Chamber Applauds Administration’s Guidelines for Race to the Top Education Funding
December 9, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Earlier today, the U.S.
U.S. Chamber Launches Partnership with All China Federation of Industry and Commerce
December 7, 2009
U.S. Chamber Launches Partnership with All China Federation of Industry and Commerce Leading Business Organizations Strengthen Ties to Advance Corporate Social Responsibility
U.S. Chamber Commends White House for Launching 'Educate to Innovate' Initiative
December 4, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Backed by a $500,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW) will lead its members in a national, state, and local effort to strengthen science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, reinforcing the tenets of the White House 'Educate to Innovate' initiative announced today by the president.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Education Department's 'Race to the Top' Guidance Program
December 4, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today welcomed the Department of Education's guidance on the distribution of the $4.3 billion Race to the Top Fund which was enacted under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This program is designed as one of the administration's key vehicles for promoting K-12 education reform throughout the nation.
U.S. Chamber Supports Carnegie Report Calling for Higher Levels of Math & Science Learning
December 4, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW) today praised the findings of a report issued by the Carnegie Corporation of New York-Institute for Advanced Study Commission on Mathematics and Science Education. The report offers a series of recommendations detailing what innovations are needed, and who must implement them—or is already doing so—if math and science education is to be transformed for all students in the United States.
U.S. Chamber Joins Broad-Based Education Coalition to Reform America's Schools with Stimulus Funds
December 4, 2009
'Funding Provides Unprecedented Opportunities to Strengthen Our Educational System,' Rothkopf Says.