Disaster Response

January 14, 2021

Major cities across the country, including all state capitals, are on a heightened sense of alarm as the FBI has received information pointing towards “armed protests” between January 16 – 20, 2021. This intelligence is being taken very seriously given the recent events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. What do these threats mean for local businesses and what can you do in advance to prepare? Here are some actions your business can take to make sure you are prepared for disruptions that may take place over the coming days and beyond.

Challenging Times Put Our Technologies to the Test

December 17, 2020

Nine months ago, with very little notice, the coronavirus pandemic threatened to upend global supply chains, testing the capabilities of shipping companies like UPS as they shouldered enormous package volume rarely seen outside of the peak holiday shopping season. Meanwhile, we prepared our network to continue supporting the urgent work of medical professionals as they combat this deadline virus.

Bala Ganesh

Innovation

COVID-19 Business in Action Interview Series: Amazon Web Services

November 23, 2020

Investing Today and Every Day in Disaster Risk Reduction for Small Businesses

October 13, 2020

Today marks the 21st International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction established by the United Nations in 1989. This year we are living through a global pandemic, another chapter of historic wildfires in California, and one of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons on record.

Responding to Iowa Derecho

August 20, 2020

For Iowans—both those who live in the state and those like me who grew up there—the second week of August represents a time to come together at the Iowa State Fair to celebrate the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment, and achievement.

Disaster Management During Covid-19 and Beyond: Key Takeaways From the Building Resilience Conference

July 21, 2020

Last week the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Corporate Citizenship Center held its 9th annual Building Resilience Through Private-Public Partnerships Conference. Three key themes emerged on building resilience amid Covid-19 and how we can be better prepared for future emergencies through greater collaboration across sectors.

COVID-19 Business in Action Interview Series: PepsiCo

July 17, 2020

We sat down with business leaders driving the global corporate response to COVID-19 to learn more about their efforts, how they are navigating this uncharted territory, and what advice they have for others. Next up in our COVID-19 Business in Action interview series is Kenny Thompson, Head of External Affairs, PepsiCo

Are You Prepared for What’s Next? What Your Organization Can Learn from Your COVID-19 Response

July 9, 2020

As the number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to increase, this is a critical time to review your actions in March and April so that you may identify gaps in processes and procedures and be better equipped and organized. Here are some questions to ask your organization to ensure you are prepared for future crises.

Dr. Joyce deJong

COVID-19 Business in Action Interview Series: Anheuser-Busch

June 30, 2020

Business in Action Anheauser Busch Interview

COVID-19 Business in Action Interview Series: The COVID-19 Healthcare Coalition

June 22, 2020

Healthcare Coalition Business in Action Interview Series

We sat down with business leaders driving the global corporate response to COVID-19 to learn more about their efforts, how they are navigating this uncharted territory, and what advice they have for others. Next up in our COVID-19 Business in Action interview series are Dr. Jay J. Schnitzer, chief medical and technology officer, MITRE, and Dr. John Halamka, president of Mayo Clinic Platform.