June 30, 2011
There’s been a lot of talk about the “new CSR” – corporate social responsibility as something other than philanthropic giveaways with an eye on looking good.
June 23, 2011
Government and the environment: Put those two thoughts together and many conjure an anti-business attitude and the specter of over-regulation. Remember snail darters? Now the Illinois Cave amphipod requires protection; and in Iowa there is a legal battle over regulation of storm water discharge.
June 21, 2011
I recently interviewed Ward Tisdale, Director of Global Community Affairs for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) about the company's community activities, how to work within a tight budget, and developing educational opportunities for youth.
June 20, 2011
By Shane O’Connor, Program Advisor, FedEx Global Citizenship
June 20, 2011
One in six Americans live in so-called “food insecure” homes. That means one in six Americans is seriously hungry, likely under-nourished or malnourished, and doesn’t know when they’ll have their next meal.
June 10, 2011
By Mark D'Alessio
Last month the U.S. Chamber hosted its annual Small Business Summit, and I was pleased to be there on behalf of BCLC to meet some of the most charitable and high-impact business owners our nation has.
June 7, 2011
I recently interviewed Daphne V. Harris, Manager, Civic & Community Relations for Chrysler Group LLC about the company's community investment projects.
May 19, 2011
In conferences this spring in the United States and abroad, we hear sighs of relief as the economy begins to turn around and we see signs of renewed support for sustainability and CSR among CEOs and business leaders.
April 11, 2011
American families are struggling. Across the nation community centers have been scrambling to fill the service gaps left by budget cuts and the lingering recession.
March 31, 2011
“You never want a serious crisis to go to waste,” so said Rahm Emanuel, Obama’s then Chief of Staff, at the height of the financial crisis in November 2008.