The Chamber’s Myron Brilliant, Senior Vice President, International Affairs, appeared on the PBS Newshour to discuss the U.S.-China economic relationship.
by Ricardo HarvinYesterday, following the great Awards lunch, the next session featured small business owners sharing their stories, and some insights into what it takes to run a successful business, moderated by Colleen DeBaise, Small Business Editor, The Wall Street Journal.Maxine Clark, Founder,
After the breakfast and the big morning session, everyone had a chance attend various breakout sessions. Naturally, I chose to cover the one hosted by Google's Tom Oliveri, Director of Marketing, Google Apps & Enterprise. He was joined by several small business owners who have been using Google App
This morning's breakfast offered attendees the chance to sit down and ask questions of various experts on a wide range of topics. Getting down to business first thing in the morning is nothing new to our guests, so turnout at some of the tables was very good. I had the chance to speak to a few busi
by Ricardo HarvinThe Summit is in full swing, with a very energized group - proof of which was evidenced by standing room only sessions this afternoon, which didn't thin out even though things were running a bit behind and cocktails were waiting.I sat in on the "Celebrating Free Enterprise" session
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The U.S. Chamber's Institute for 21st Century Energy released "Copenhagen Accord By-the-Numbers" today, a report which reveals that, even if emissions reduction pledges made under the Copenhagen Accord were adopted, the world would still see a significant rise in greenhouse gas emissions, primarily
Onto the breakout sessions, this one on the opportunities for small businesses in doing business internationally. Moderated by Leslie Schweitzer, Senior Trade Advosor, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the panel discussion and Q&A session highlighted the fact that, while there are challenges in expanding g
Now we're finally talking some REAL money.If you interrupt prime time, you're likely to get graded.
This idea's been making the rounds. For them it's fine, but I don't think I'm going to like it.
Can't they just split the job?
Monday's going to be a busy day, what with the Treasury Secretary Geithner expected to announce a(nother) plan for rescuing the economy, and the WTO holding an emergency meeting to save us all from ourselves.
Bill Kristol argues that Republicans should use the President's own words to force a more
It is always enjoyable to talk to our members and last week I had the chance to meet Laura Wilson of Pyramid Services, Inc., Asheboro, North Carolina after her visit to Capitol Hill. The burden of regulatory compliance was tops on her agenda, and she let staffers know it in the offices of Senators
As this article reports the U.S. Chamber's Glenn Spencer was in Fayetteville, Arkansas yesterday educating businesses about the impact of the "Employee Free Choice Act" better known as card check. From the article:Under the proposed legislation, an open voting process would replace the existing sec
by Ricardo Harvin
Sandra Westlund-Deenihan, President of Quality Float Works—a 2008 U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winner—has an article in The Business Ledger on how trade and open markets are directly benefiting her company.
By taking advantage of global market conditions her busin
Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court slashed the damages Exxon Mobil must pay as a result of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in what experts are calling a far reaching decision. The court reduced punitive damages from $2.5 billion to $500 million, or the same amount as compensatory damages.
The Nationa
Senator Barack Obama and his former rival Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton event will campaign together on Friday in the town of Unity, New Hampshire. The symbolism goes beyond the town's name, as Clinton and Obama each won 107 votes there in the January primary.
In the tradition of innovation contes
In Kentucky, agricultural exports help support more than 14,000 jobs both on and off the farm in food processing, storage, and transportation.
More than $22 billion was added to Kentucky's economy in 2005 by businesses purchasing local goods, allowing them to export manufactured goods to customers
by Ricardo Harvin
From this map, it seems that America's not alone in having less than stellar geography skills.
And I always thought it was more of a beer and brat kind of town.
Speaking of beer (yikes!)...
Former Idaho Governor, Dirk Kempthorne has this to say about the benefits of trade to Idaho: "We have been aggressive in our efforts to expand opportunities for Idaho businesses and these numbers reflect our great success story in our continued efforts to sell Idaho goods and services around the wo
Trade and exports are vital to our economy, for example, the benefit of trade to Georgia in 2006 was $20 billion in manufactured goods exported to the world.
Here's some of the other numbers from TradeRoots that show just how valuable trade and exports are:
Trade benefits small businesses in Georgi
by Ricardo Harvin
There's only one today but if you're less dumb, it should give you some things to think about.
I value education, and learning in general, but this one is too much. The bottom line of the post is that those of us with less education - defined simply as not having a college degree
This was a lively session, with good back and forth between the attendees and panelists. The breakout was moderated by Ronald Monford, President and CEO, Mind Over Machines, Inc.; the panelists were Kevin Hourigan, CEO, Bayshore Solutions and a finalist for the Small Business of the Year Award; Er
A short list for (what's for some of us) a long weekend.
The myth of exit polls. A broad look into what they mean, and what they miss.
Duck and cover.
Several Chamber members were invited to witness the President's signing of the economic stimulus package at the White House yesterday, including Jason Speer, vice president of Quality Float Works, Inc. and Tom Sawner, CEO of Arlington, Virginia based Educational Options, Inc., winner of the Chamber
A little late night reading for you that shows it's true when Hillary and Barack say that they were friends (or at the very least, friendly) before the campaign. Now what happens after may be something else altogether.
Just because it's possible, doesn't mean it's likely. Just because it's improbable, doesn't mean it's impossible.
Not to say that these stories are related (or even relevant) but I live in DC, so you'll understand if I get a little jumpy from time-to- time.
An opinion: Nuclear attack highly unlike
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My grandmother's doing it in June.
Would Reagan still be electable?
You looking at me? I love technology, but...
It's been a long time since a convention has been where a party's presidential nominee has actually been chosen - usually the decision has been made long before those events.
Right now though, it looks like the Democrats may be headed (reluctantly) down that road and, if Mike Huckabee can pull off
Economic Growth In Mexico Said To Be Slowing Illegal Migration To US - No doubt the best way to resolve the immigration issue is to have strong economies and stable societies on both sides of the border.
Hollywood's lasting labor pains
Huck Plays The USSR Card
Legislating Lunch
Victorian Architectu
by Ricardo Harvin
No Wonder Eli Picked the Hybrid
Fool Me Once, Shame on You - Fool Me Twice...
Newt Gingrich, Civil Libertarian? - I'd need to see his ACLU card.
Mmm, Bacon...
Revisionist History, or Bait & Switch? - Does this mean the author's going to be audited edited now?
by Ricardo Harvin
An Op-Ed in today's Wall Street Journal puts forth the argument that it's not health care companies that are responsible for increases in health insurance costs, it's politically mandated coverage.
UPDATE: Senate Passes Stimulus Plan; House Leaders Plan Quick Action
McCain speaks, and has George Allen's support
Another reason why free markets rule
Smoke 'em if you got 'em?
(Helping) your government at work
Marxist media?
by Ricardo Harvin
Some news on last year's winner, and one of the 2006 regional finalists for our annual Small Business of the Year award:
Ford Motors reports, "With the new Transit Connect, Ford has dished up a fresh transportation option for My Chef Catering in Naperville, Ill." A local and natio
