Gayle Jagel, founder of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA), discusses the program and the importance of local chambers.
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Several Chamber members topped Wall Street 24/7's list of the Best Small Companies in America.
Just Born, the company that produces Peeps candies, has learned a thing or two about its products, its customers, and growing a business based on fluff.
Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan is now co-founder of a wealth management firm that looks to help other rockers make smart financial decisions.
Started in 2004 with support from the Kauffman Foundation, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy aims to instill confidence in young people to become capable, successful business owners.
The Hunger Games clearly shows the consequences of a society devoid of free enterprise.
Mei Xu, founder of Chesapeake Bay Candle, exemplifies the benefits of immigrant entrepreneurship, namely jobs.
While some countries might be content to kiss the Blarney Stone and hope flattering talk is enough to save their economies, the Irish aren’t just paying lip service to their nation’s growth and job creation strategies.
Transportation legislation is on the move and has the potential to make America's road and transit systems safer, save time and money, and create jobs.
The Hamilton Project is out with a new report that examines the "jobs gap" and what it will take to return the U.S. to pre-recession employment levels.
In celebration of International Women's Day, the Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) and the United Nations Office for Partnerships, in partnership with the Center for Women in Business hosted an event at the UN headquarters in New York City yesterday.
Tumblr is a hybrid—part blog platform, part social network. With more than 46 million total blogs over 18 billion posts in its lifetime, Tumblr is a universe all its own. Though the free service is not generating significant revenue at this point, the potential of Tumblr is not lost on investors, to the tune of $85 million in its latest round of venture capital.
William Jones tells his story of how he became one of the 8,000 veterans and military spouses who have found employment through Hiring Our Heroes and what it meant for him and his family to find a happy ending after a difficult nine month search.
In advance of Oscar Sunday, here are some lessons the Best Picture nominees can teach business owners.
The Chamber’s Hiring Our Heroes announced on the Today Show this morning that it will expand its program from 100 hiring fairs nationwide in its first year to 400 fairs in its second year.
In a recent Gallup poll nearly half of small business owners cited potential health care costs (48%) and government regulations (46%) as reasons they were not looking for new employees.
The reviews are in on President Obama’s budget, and it’s rotten tomatoes for the commander in chief.
The Chamber’s Center for Women in Business (CWB) provided mentoring to military spouses at a recent Hiring Our Heroes job fair.
The U.S. Chamber partnered with Young Entrepreneurs Academy and local chambers of commerce to bring the program to 12 regions, including the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.
The Kauffman Foundation is coming out with its first-ever TV ad—and it's going to be big, Super Bowl big.
In partnership with Hiring Our Heroes, PeopleScout announced plans today to hire 10,000 veterans over the next year through its client network.
This year, the U.S. Chamber partnered with the Young Entrepreneurs Academy and local chambers of commerce to bring the program to 12 regions, including North Carolina.
Featuring King Abdullah II of Jordan, Egypt's Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Said Eisa, military spouses, and the Chamber's annual State of American Business Address.
The Chamber’s quarterly Small Business Outlook Survey was released today and the 1,332 small business owners surveyed said that they need Washington out of the way before they start hiring.
The Chamber's Bruce Josten joined Scott Hennen to talk about free enterprise and the Chamber's 2012 agenda.
Over 1,000 military spouses and 100 employers packed the Convention Center in Washington, DC, today for a career forum and job fair put on by the Military Spouse Business Alliance.
On Tuesday, the Chamber welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki in an effort to mark the transition from U.S. military engagement in Iraq to economic engagement through the establishment of commerce, trade, and investment.
The Chamber's Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC
On December 7th, 1941 Japan attacked the United States Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. The following day, the U.S. entered World War II. This date, which will live in infamy, reminds us of the importance of our nation’s military and their families.
As a new generation of veterans comes home, many
This week, the Chamber welcomed USTR Ron Kirk and a panel of experts to discuss the next steps for the U.S. trade agenda.
The Chamber’s Energy Institute Leadership Council hosted a meeting featuring FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff on Thursday.
On Thursday evening, the U.S. Chamber an
It was a busy week at the Chamber, kicking off with Scott Serota, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield, speaking as part of the CEO Leadership Series on Monday.
The Chamber took Hawaii by storm this week as well, with Hiring Our Heroes hosting a job fair in conjunction with First Lady Mi
The Chamber is hosting the Future of Entrepreneurship Education Summit this week in Washington, DC. The event will bring together government, education, and corporate entrepreneurship leaders for three days of discussion, collaboration, and networking.
After spending Thursday on Capitol Hill and
On Veteran's Day, the U.S. Chamber honors the uniformed men and women who have served our country. Watch this video to learn about what the Chamber is doing every day to help these men and women and their spouses find meaningful employment.
Martin Regalia, the Chamber’s chief economist, led the quarterly economic briefing on Tuesday.
Also on Tuesday, Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) visited the Chamber for a transportation infrastructure forum.
The U.S. India Business Council welcomed Indian Minister of Corporate Affairs M. Veerapa Mo
Over the last two weeks, we’ve asked our fans to answer questions about entrepreneurship and free enterprise. The questions were similar to a survey of high school juniors the National Chamber Foundation and Junior Achievement released in September.
As it turns out, American Free Enterprise fans
Grand Rapids, MI is the first stop on a cross-country road show aimed at helping small businesses get started or grow their social media programs that starts today.
Hosted by Facebook, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the National Federation for Independent Business (NFIB), these events educate
This week was all about small business at the U.S. Chamber.
Monday, the Chamber's Small Business Council was joined by Rep. Bobby Schilling (R-IL) and former press secretary for President Clinton Mike McCurry for a meeting and roundtable discussion.
On Capitol Hill Tuesday, Sen. Scott Brown
The U.S.-Egypt Business Council held its annual gala dinner on Monday at the Chamber. The dinner was followed by the annual meeting at the Willard on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the Chamber’s Hiring Our Heroes program was in Boston for one of its 100 job fairs.
Wednesday brought House Speaker
This week, the Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America held its annual meeting at the Chamber. The three-day event brought former United States Trade Representative and current World Bank President Robert Zoellick in to discuss the business forecast for Latin America and
The U.S. Chamber's Hiring Our Heroes, in partnership with local chambers, veterans assistance groups, and federal and local government agencies and in close coordination with the White House’s Joining Forces initiative, has the reach to attract available talent and employers with open positions to job fairs across the country.
This week was all about trade at the U.S. Chamber, with the passage of the long awaited South Korea, Colombia, and Panama free trade agreements on Wednesday.
The Chamber was on Capitol Hill Wednesday for a trade rally that served as the final push to pass the FTAs. Rally speakers included Re
Gallup is out with a new survey this week on students’ entrepreneurial energy. The survey is similar to the National Chamber Foundation (NCF) and Junior Achievement (JA) survey released last month. While the surveys had different methodologies and audience samples (Gallup looked at students in g
Gallup is out with a new survey this week on students’ entrepreneurial energy. The survey is similar to the National Chamber Foundation (NCF) and Junior Achievement (JA) survey released last month. While the surveys had different methodologies and audience samples (Gallup looked at students in grade
The Chamber welcomed Tunisian interim Prime Minister Beji Caid Essebsi on Wednesday evening.
On Wednesday and Thursday the Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) hosted its Global Leadership Conference at the Chamber.
This week marked the Chamber's Regional Government Affairs Conference,
Editor’s Note: This post by Katie Denis, originally appeared in ChamberPost, the official blog of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
On Wednesday, the Chamber hosted Partnership for a New American Economy Co-Chair and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for an event to discuss the need for sensi
On Wednesday, the Chamber hosted Partnership for a New American Economy Co-Chair and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for an event to discuss the need for sensible immigration reform for high-skilled workers.
Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue and the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Im
The next generation of business leaders has a surprising grasp of free enterprise principles and an entrepreneurial spirit yet have significant concerns about the future of the economy as it pertains to future employment, according to the results of a new survey.
The Free Enterprise National Survey of high school juniors, a joint effort of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s National Chamber Foundation (NCF) and Junior Achievement USA™ (JA), revealed the following:
At the Friendship Charter Public School and Collegiate Academy on Tuesday, the Chamber’s Margaret Spellings joins Junior Achievement President and CEO Jack E. Kosakowski to release the findings from a recent survey on high school juniors’ thoughts on free enterprise and entrepreneurship.
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This week, the Chamber was on Capitol Hill with two Wednesday press conferences. The Chamber’s Bruce Josten joined Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Representatives Charles Boustany (R-LA), Pat Tiberi (R-OH), and John Barrow (D-GA) to highlight the impending burdens and general uncertainty facing e
Editor’s Note: This post by Katie Denis, originally appeared in ChamberPost, the official blog of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Rebuilding Ground Zero weighs heavy with meaning and expectation. Attempting to strike the balance between reverent and purposeful, One World Trade Center and the 9/
Rebuilding Ground Zero weighs heavy with meaning and expectation. Attempting to strike the balance between reverent and purposeful, One World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial present a powerful portrait of American businesses innovating solutions and building a future for New York City, as pre
This week, the National Chamber Foundation held its Quarterly Economic Update, featuring U.S. Chamber Chief Economist Martin Regalia, American Petroleum Institute Chief Economist John Felmy, Edward Jones economist Kate Warne, and AFI founder Michael Gooch.
On Thursday, the Chamber's John Murphy a
This week, the Chamber hosted the current secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, and former secretary of the department, Tom Ridge, to discuss the shared responsibility of the public and private sectors in advancing security efforts nearly 10 years after the September
Fareed Zakaria writes in today's Washington Post that the president's number one priority should be job creation and that "Obama needs proposals that can get through Congress, not ones that sound good on TV."
We couldn't agree more.
In addition to offering some sobering statistics on the state
This week, the Chamber’s Brazil-U.S. Business Council hosted Daniel B. Poneman, Deputy Secretary of Energy, for a roundtable discussion with the business community.
Also featured are the 38 newest graduates of the Institute for Organization Management's not-for-profit management program.
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What are the best states for entrepreneurship? According to a new report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, New York, Washington, and Massachusetts earn a place at the top of the list.
Inc.com reports that the 2010 State Entrepreneurship Index “evaluates a state's percentage growth and per
What are the best states for entrepreneurship? According to a new report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, New York, Washington, and Massachusetts earn a place at the top of the list.
Inc.com reports that the 2010 State Entrepreneurship Index "evaluates a state's percentage growth and per
“The Week in Photos” showcases Chamber events and activities. Check in every Friday to see what we’ve been doing, both around town and around the world.
by Katie Denis
The Chamber is leading a coalition of 130 business groups in backing a Senate amendment that would repeal the not-yet-enacted policy that federal, state or local governments to withhold 3% when paying for goods or services, Dow Jones reports. The letter said, "Compliance with this la
by Katie Denis
The Senate is set to vote today on a proposal to delay the new rules lowering the "swipe fees" that banks charge retailers each time a consumer uses a debit card. The measure, which has been heavily lobbied on both sides, offers a shorter 6-12 month delay than financial firms had hop
by Katie Denis
A standing room only crowd of small business owners packed into the Capitol today for the America’s Small Business Summit Rally on the Hill. The gathering was addressed by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, Rep. Charles Boustany, and Rep. Steve Souther
General Stanley McChrystal shared his thoughts on leadership today with over 600 small business leaders at America’s Small Business Summit. His salient lessons, illustrated by historical examples and a bit of humor, received a standing ovation from an appreciative crowd.
McChrystal’s “Plywood L
What do Columbus, Ohio, North Little Rock, Arkansas, and Burlington, Vermont all have in common?
They are among the nine finalists for the 4th annual Siemens Sustainable Community Awards!
The Siemens Sustainable Community Awards are a project of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Lead
Earlier this year, Tom Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the Chamber's 2011 priorities with his annual State of American Business address. The primary focus of Donohue's speech was the need for a jobs recovery.
A true economic recovery is not possible wit
