September 3, 2020
As the COVID-19 crisis continues into its seventh month, many small businesses across the nation are facing an uncertain future. According to the latest MetLife & U.S.
April 16, 2020
The second episode of Path Forward explores the importance of COVID-19 testing to the short-term recovery of the United States. U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Suzanne Clark was joined by experts who shared their perspect
April 13, 2020
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Testing. Testing. And more testing. That’s one of the requirements to restart the economy and get millions of Americans back to work in the wake of coronavirus, according to many of the experts who’ve shared their thoughts on this topic in recent weeks.
April 13, 2020
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Suzanne Clark interviewed Dr. William Hanage, associate professor of epidemiology at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, on the path to reopen the economy during the first episode of Path Forward.
August 21, 2019
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes and the state of Virginia announce an expansion of the Virginia Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone (MSEEZ).
August 20, 2019
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative and Grow with Google, the tech company’s economic opportunity effort, announced a collaborative effort to identify specific challenges military spouses face participating in entrepreneurial endeavors; growing small businesses, participating in remote work; and reskilling to growth industries.
May 23, 2019
The Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Impact Awards recognize and celebrate the many accomplishments of businesses, community leaders, and military spouses as they create strong communities that support and provide economic opportunities for military spouses. The Impact Award categories include the Military Spouse Volunteer Award, Military Spouse Entrepreneur Award, Community Leader Award, and the Military Spouse Impact Award.
March 27, 2018
The bull market in U.S. stocks is now nine years old, one of the longest such streaks in history. The United States boasts many of the world’s most valuable companies, and investors have enjoyed high returns with low volatility.
July 19, 2017
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The world is counting on innovation to meet humanity’s severest challenges. And free enterprise is answering the call. The venture capital database CB Insights reported that in 2013, venture capitalists invested $350 million in food projects.
July 13, 2017
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The good old UPC barcode has been around for nearly a half century, but savvy consumers are pushing hard for advancements in the way we track supply chains and deliver product information. The ubiquity of web-connected mobile devices with high-quality cameras enables mobile app developers to leverage the barcode in fresh ways. They can now provide consumers with digital food transparency, creating profound effects on the food industry.