Building Pathways of Success with the Business Leads Fellowship Program

Center for Education and Workforce
July 27, 2022
Kerry Dixon, Asst. Principal, Center High School KC, tries out an electric nail gun at JE Dunn Construction to learn about skilled trades positions
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Coming from his background in higher education policy, Brian Crouse, vice president of education programs at the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, is keenly aware of how critical it is to bridge the gap between what the education sector provides for students and what the business community needs from potential workers coming out of their pipeline. The Business Leads Fellowship offered him a new process and tools to communicate more effectively with these stakeholders.

Catherine Ahmad
Education
Workforce Training

Childcare Providers—Especially Women of Color—Need Our Support. Here's How We Can Help.

Center for Education and Workforce
March 1, 2022
Preschool Teacher Playing with Block with Kids
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Last week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and The Education Trust released the report "Equity in Childcare is Everyone's Business," which examines the importance of addressing the negative impacts of sexism and racism on the childcare industry and proposes ways in which state and local chambers, in partnership with child care providers, can address those issues while supporting children and families.
Cheryl Oldham
Early Childhood Education
Education
Women

Black-Owned Small Business Apostrophe Puzzles Brings Greater Equity to the Art World

Corporate Citizenship Center
February 2, 2022
Apostrophe Puzzles
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Masden started Apostrophe Puzzles to showcase the work of contemporary artists of color in December 2019 and received a grant from the Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) last year. The multi-year initiative founded in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, American Express, and the nation’s four leading Black chambers – provides critical support and immediate financial aid to Black-owned small businesses through grants, mentorship, and other resources.
Catherine Ahmad
Economic Empowerment
Entrepreneurship

Black-Owned Small Business Woofbowl Delivers Smiles For Dog Lovers Amid Adversity

Corporate Citizenship Center
February 2, 2022
Woofbowl
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Ron Holloway, co-owner of Woofbowl, a food truck business that specializes in nutrient-dense meals for dogs, navigates specific challenges as a small business owner amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) – a multi-year initiative founded in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, American Express, and the nation’s four leading Black chambers – helps provide opportunities for success. Since launch, the CBBB has distributed $5,000 grants to more than 1,000  Black small business owners across the country and continues to offer resources to help business owners thrive.

Catherine Ahmad
Economic Empowerment
Entrepreneurship

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