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February 25, 2022 |
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U.S. Chamber Statement on Russia's Invasion of
Ukraine |
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Yesterday, U.S. Chamber of
Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark issued the
following statement in response to Russia's invasion of
Ukraine:
“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
is a serious breach of international law, a violation of
Ukraine’s sovereignty, and an affront to our steadfast belief
in a world where democratic countries, following the rule of
law and the free enterprise system, can be free and prosper.
The business community will continue to support the
Administration, Congress, and our allies to ensure a swift and
meaningful response to Russia’s aggression.” |
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First things first: Earlier this week, we celebrated President's
Day and honored the great leaders who dedicated their lives to
making our country the safe and free nation it is today.
In appreciation for those who laid the groundwork that
allows us to express our personal freedoms and embrace
entrepreneurship, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO
Suzanne Clark shared one of her favorite presidential quotes,
from our twenty-sixth President, Theodore Roosevelt:
“It is not the critic who
counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles,
or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The
credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose
face is marred by dust and sweat and blood.” He goes on to
describe that same man “who spends himself in a worthy cause;
who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high
achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails
while daring.”
Click here to read his
full quote from his speech on "Citizen in a
Republic,". |
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What the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Offers Small Businesses |
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U.S. Chamber Vice President
of Transportation and Infrastructure Ed Mortimer testified before the House Small Business Committee on the
benefits of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Why it matters: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs act is
going to help rebuild America. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is
working to ensure that infrastructure investments are steered
towards small businesses and jobs creators in communities
across America.
Key takeaway: “For more than two decades, we’ve been at
the forefront of advocacy for modernizing America’s aging
infrastructure... this is bipartisan durable policy that will
allow our nation to move forward and allow small businesses to
plan, to create jobs, and to grow for 50 years to come.”
Click here to watch his full testimony. |
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How the Pandemic Has Impacted Labor in the
Middle Market |
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Last week, U.S. Chamber
Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil
Bradley, hosted a discussion
with Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM, to discuss how
COVID has impacted the labor market for middle market
businesses.
Why it matters: The economy is recovering from
pandemic-associated job losses. Last quarter there was an
average of 541,000 jobs being added each month. But there
remain over 10 million unfilled positions throughout the
economy.
The pandemic impacted how employees view their
work/life balance, the landscape of legal immigration, and the
number of working mothers in the workforce.
• An average of nearly 4 million workers
quit their jobs monthly in 2021, according to the Bureau of
Labor Statistics, up from 3.5 million per month in 2019.
Bottom line: The
shifting landscape of the labor market has businesses
revaluating how best to attract employees. Efforts to focus on
skills-based hiring, increased immigration, and worker
education opportunities can all bring more employees into the
workforce. Click
here to learn more.
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Infrastructure School: Upcoming Webinar on
Railroads |
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The Biden Administration
recently launched Infrastructure School; a series of webinars
that will provide an in-depth look into the programs contained
within each of the major chapters in the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law guidebook. The next webinar is Monday,
February 28, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. ET and the topic is
railroads. Please click here to register. |
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Colombia - U.S. Investment
Roadmap Launch
Hosted by: the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce |
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When: Tuesday, March 1,
2022, at 9:30 a.m. ET
What: Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-Colombia
Business Council (USCBC) and ProColombia for a virtual launch
of the Colombia - U.S. Investment Roadmap, which serves as a
comprehensive guide for strategic trade and investment
opportunities for U.S. companies in Colombia. The event will feature remarks by H.E.
ambassador Juan Carlos Pinzón and ProColombia president Flavia
Santoro.
Sign Me Up! Click here to learn more and to register now. |
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12th Annual International
Women’s Day Forum:
Business Powering Gender Equity
Hosted by: the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce Foundation |
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When: Thursday, March 3 - Friday,
March 4, 2022
What: Hosted in partnership with the U.S. Department of
State, join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for our
12th Annual International Women’s Day Forum on March 3-4, 2022,
to discuss how businesses, nonprofits, and governments can
seize this moment to reinvent and drive sustainable progress
for women. Hear from female leaders at Comcast, Kate
Spade, UPS and more.
Sign Me Up! Click here to learn more and to register now. |
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We'd hate
for you to miss out...
Click here to learn more about additional
upcoming events hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. |
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COVID-19 Guides and Resources from the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber is committed to helping as many
businesses, families and industries as possible endure the
financial hardships caused by the pandemic and return to work
in a safe and sustainable way. Click here to view the U.S. Chamber’s COVID-19 resource
center with guides and resources to help the business community.
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