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Through the November elections and beyond, the U.S. Chamber will outline policies that will help us reach the goal of 3% annual real economic growth.
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'The State of American Business is optimistic'
The benefits of free enterprise are the highlight of an optimistic State of American Business 2024 address from U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark.
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The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that its final rule on independent contractors will be published in the Federal Register on January 7. Click here for a copy of the rule.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, supporting the Senate Amendment to H.R. 133, the omnibus COVID-19 relief legislative package.
Small businesses anticipate the worst of the pandemic is still ahead according to the Q4 2020 MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (SBI). The poll, released this week, also finds that half (50%) of small businesses see operating for a year or less in the current business climate before having to permanently close.
Small businesses in West are more conservative when looking towards future
Small businesses in South are most likely to report good local economy
Small businesses in Midwest are least likely to have plans to increase staff
Attitudes of small businesses in Northeast are pessimistic about the economy
71% of commercial construction contractors face at least one material shortage
We break down the results of the Q4 2020 Commercial Construction Index.
Maxine Turner, founder of Salt Lake City catering company Cuisine Unlimited, breaks down the cost of Congress' inaction on pandemic relief.
