Building Stronger Communities Through Black-owned Businesses

Corporate Citizenship Center
March 23, 2023
Phyllis Calderon, Shaykara Webster, Yvonne Eloisebo, Leo Brownfield IV, and Arlene Donovan
The work being done through the Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) is not only empowering Black entrepreneurs across the U.S., but also the communities they serve. With access to capital being a major issue, CBBB grants help to create opportunities and economic growth that benefits everyone. Now, we’re sharing the stories of the business owners directly impacted by CBBB and how they’re advocating for equal access to opportunity.
Alicia Sondberg
Economic Empowerment
Entrepreneurship

Backing Black-Owned Businesses - Today and for the Future

Corporate Citizenship Center
February 14, 2023
The U.S. Chamber Foundation's Coalition to Back Black Business (CBBB) today announced it has awarded $5,000 grants to 324 Black small business owners representing 40 states, District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, delivering on its mission to advance the long-term success and resilience of America’s Black-owned small businesses.
Shanique Streete
Corporate Citizenship
Economic Empowerment
Entrepreneurship

Making the Invisible Visible: Addressing Children’s Vision is Key to Harnessing Society’s Future Potential

Corporate Citizenship Center
November 28, 2022
Student raising hand in class
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Research suggests that 1 in 4 children in the U.S. has a vision problem—an estimated 12.1 million children. As we look to end the social impact of poor vision, we must advocate for higher level changes at the government and private sector levels. It’s clear that with so many larger societal issues linked to poor vision – like education, poverty, good health, and even gender equity – vision is a cause we must address if we are to create resilient societies. 
Kristan Gross
Corporate Citizenship
Health and Wellness

Takeaways from the 2022 TPM National Learning Network Summit

Center for Education and Workforce
October 26, 2022
TPM Summit Panel
On Tuesday, September 27th, the U.S. Chamber Foundation hosted the 2022 National Learning Network Summit sponsored by GoEducate, with over 100 in-person attendees and more joining virtually. The Summit brought together faculty, fellows, and partners to collaborate and engage the core element of the TPM Academy® strategies through networking, immersive case studies, breakout rooms, and panels led by an array of subject specialists.
Althea Ulin
Postsecondary Education
Talent Pipeline Management

Addressing the STEM Workforce Shortage

Center for Education and Workforce
October 17, 2022
Two students sitting at a table facing a laptop
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At a time when we need to address STEM labor shortages, we cannot afford to leave segments of our population behind. The National Science Foundation (NSF) supports a strategy to address these issues through the newly funded Community College Presidents’ Initiative in STEM Education. Community colleges, serving the most diverse student body in higher education, are fertile ground for effective diversification of the STEM workforce. 51% of community college students taking college credit classes are students of color.
George R. Boggs
Dr. Charlene Mickens Dukes
Dr. Elizabeth K. Hawthorne
Dr. Clayton A. Railey
Dr. Vera Zdravkovich
Postsecondary Education
STEM
Workforce Training

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