February 2012

Capital Roundup

Opinion

Readers Weigh In on Agencies, Gov. Daniels, Lawsuit

Regulations Would Put Dog Walkers on Short Leash

February To-Do List

U.S. Chamber Celebrates 100 Years - Headquarters Are Built in 1922

At the seventh annual meeting of Chamber delegates in 1919, Chamber President Henry Wheeler pointed out the “necessity for greatly improving its headquarters.” The Chamber’s Building Committee chose the corner of H Street N.W. and Connecticut Avenue N.W., directly across Lafayette Park from the White House. The committee paid $775,000 for the 35,000-square-foot lot, which was the former location of Daniel Webster’s home.

How-To

Who Will Buy My Business?

The best strategy and tactics for selling your small business depend on who is buying

Profiles

Drilling Roots Run Deep in Family Business

Family-owned Stewart Brothers Drilling Company diversified its business to withstand changes in the mining industry over the course of several decades.

Profiles

Influencing Washington From 2,700 Miles Away

The small town of The Dalles, Oregon, has a large impact on Washington, D.C., because of a committed group of local business and civic leaders.

Profiles

Talking Elections With Scott Reed

Seasoned political strategist Scott Reed shares his insights into the 2012 elections and the U.S. Chamber's voter education program.

In Uncertain Times, An Agenda for Growth and Jobs

The Chamber's Tom Donohue outlines a growth and jobs agenda at the 2012 State of American Business.

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