As America celebrates World Trade Month, the U.S. Chamber and others in the business community are seizing the moment to dig into some of the key drivers of international commerce and the jobs it sustains.

The week of May 13 has been set aside as International Investment Week. While trade in goods and services often seems to dominate the headlines — “U.S. Exports Rise” or “Oil Imports Decline” — international investment is playing an outsized role in U.S. growth and job creation.

We’ve been celebrating “Imports Work for America” week (see earlier posts on what imports mean for American jobs, families,

Some immigration reform critics push around claims about American companies’ need for high-skilled immigrants and the H1-B visa program.

Plans are well underway for the Entrepreneurial Support Network of West Central Illinois’ 4th annual Small Business Awards Luncheon on May 14.

The caterer has been secured, the carefully-selected menu has been sent off for printing, the luminaries have accepted invitations to speak (including outgoing Aledo Mayor Bill Breeden), the awards have been ordered for the seven winners in eight categories.

The health care law is no friend to small businesses. Confusion about the law and the new taxes imposed to pay for it has forced many small businesses to stop hiring.