Reports: Corporate Citizenship Center

Better Business: The Benefits of LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace

Corporate Citizenship Center
March 24, 2023
Cover image - Better Business: Benefits of LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion
This report examines the mechanics of how businesses develop and evaluate their LGBTQ+ inclusive practices. Findings show that businesses seek trusted expert knowledge as they develop their LGBTQ+ inclusive practices. Advances in data collection and programmatic monitoring and evaluating also contribute to the success of such activities. And, workplace changes that have evolved as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and George Floyd’s death coalesced to help businesses better support LGBTQ+ employees’ needs. Taken together, these efforts enhance the effectiveness of businesses’ LGBTQ+ workplace initiatives.
Economic Empowerment

Better Business: The Present & Future of B2B Commerce with Black-Owned Businesses

Corporate Citizenship Center
February 27, 2023
Cover image - Better Business: Procurer and Black-owned Businesses report
The relationship between procurers and Black-owned businesses that conduct business-to-business (B2B) commerce is enjoying growing economic influence. To better understand the dynamics of the procurer and B2B Black-owned business rapport, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation collaborated with the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Poole College of Management on research to gauge the experiences and attitudes of procurers and B2B Black-owned businesses.
Economic Empowerment
Economic Growth

Capital Equipment Coalition North America Insights Report: Digital Technologies for a Circular Transition

Corporate Citizenship Center
August 27, 2021
Capital Equipment Coalition Insights Report-Aug2021
The U.S. Chamber Foundation's Capital Equipment Coalition (CEC) North America aims to create a collaborative forum that works to reduce the environmental footprint of the capital equipment sector. The coalition hosts quarterly workshops to discuss actions that members of the industry can take to achieve progress. In this report, we explore how digital technologies are critical enablers to move from a linear to a circular economy.
Environment
Innovation

Coronavirus Emergency Loans Guide and Checklist for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Corporate Citizenship Center
March 31, 2020
The CARES Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses and nonprofits keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. The administration soon will release more details including the list of lenders offering loans under the program. In the meantime, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued this guide to help organizations understand what to expect and prepare to file for a loan.

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