October 28, 2014
Etsy owners take on a plethora of different roles—from tending their online shop, to funky merchandise development, to lengthy budgeting sessions. However, on November 29, a.k.a.
Community Improvement
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation publishes content on community improvement and related issues. Find and access current and archived items in our database.
September 23, 2014
What happens when a company selects 60 of its best performing employees to apply their technical, creative, analytic and other skills to solve some of the biggest challenges of the community’s nonprofits? Families with seriously ill children can be served by improved programs; a provider of men
March 27, 2014
CWB’s latest research highlights the growing impact of women entrepreneurs and small business owners on the American economy.
U.S. Chamber Launches Business-led Consortium Dedicated to Pro Bono Service in Developing Countries
October 7, 2011
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) joined Dow Chemical Company and Executives Without Borders in announcing the International Business Corps. International Business Corps is a business-led consortium dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations in emerging markets by mobilizing volunteer business experts and by leveraging core business functions in the delivery of social good.
U.S. Chamber BCLC Calls On America's Communities to Apply for National Sustainability Honor
October 4, 2011
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) is calling for nominations for the 2012 Siemens Sustainable Community Awards. Now in its fifth year, the program recognizes local governments, chambers of commerce, and other local organizations for the tremendous steps they’ve taken to improve quality of life and enhance their ability to sustain a successful community for generations to come.
L.A. Serves as Launch Pad for “Community Speaks” Tour
January 14, 2011
BCLC event series seeks to enhance businesses’ social investments in U.S. communities
Business-Led Resources Will Help Accelerate Economic Recovery Press Release
June 24, 2009
Washington, DC—Yesterday BCLC Executive Director Stephen Jordan delivered remarks outlining how businesses are providing services to help individuals and communities cope with the economic recession.
2012 Sustainable Community Award Finalists Reveal Local Initiatives That Have National Impact
April 2, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Siemens Recognize Nine Communities for Economic, Environmental, and Quality of Life Successes
U.S. Chamber Seeks to Recognize Businesses’ Innovative Social Solutions
May 1, 2012
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U.S. Chamber Pledges to Work with New FEMA Team
March 6, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C.– The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) issued the following statement on President Barack Obama's nomination of Craig Fugate to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):