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- As the economy begins its slow recovery, employers are facing a hiring paradox. Even as 9.3 million Americans remain unemployed, the same number of jobs remain open. Companies are once again struggling to find employees with the right sets of skills.Today graduate students from Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business were named winners of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s fifth annual MBA Case Competition.Congratulations to the 22nd Annual Citizens Awards Winners! For more than 20 years, the Citizens Awards have recognized purpose-driven businesses for their leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges. This year's winners demonstrate how the private sector is accelerating momentum for a more equitable and sustainable future.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation studies found that state economies lost between $100 million and $10 billion this year because of childcare issues.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced that Austin, Texas, and Philadelphia will join its multi-stakeholder initiative, Beyond 34: Scaling Circularity for a Sustainable Economy.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes recognized individuals and organizations who have demonstrated leadership in addressing the challenges faced by veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses in their search for employment, at its 11th Annual Lee Anderson Hiring Our Heroes Awards Gala, presented by USAA.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced the recipients of its 22nd Annual Citizens Awards – eight purpose-driven companies that have demonstrated steadfast leadership in creating opportunity and building more resilient communities as America continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes welcomed First Lady Jill Biden Wednesday to its end-of-year meeting with Veteran Employment Advisory Council members. Dr. Biden called on America’s largest employers in attendance to take the necessary steps needed to make employment opportunities more accessible to the military community.
