A Guide to Ending Conversations Strategically
A Guide to Ending Conversations Strategically Every so often, we might encounter people who continuously talk without allowing the other person any input. If you encounter this during a busy workday where you're struggling to meet your work quota, dealing with...
NATO Forum: Business, Goverment Discuss Making World Safer
For the first time in the 75-year history of NATO, an alliance-endorsed working conference of business executives, defense officials, and NATO leaders gathered to seek solutions to a safer world.At the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, hosted by the U.S....
How the U.S. Chamber Is Supporting Pro-Growth Champions in 2024
The political focus of the U.S. Chamber is to support a policy environment that promotes innovation, economic growth, and the jobs American families rely on. We cannot achieve that without the support of elected officials who advance and defend the free enterprise...
Prospective Lawmakers Discuss Policy Issues at Free Enterprise Forum
The U.S. Chamber event brought together congressional candidates to provide an outlook for the legislative battles looming in the 119th Congress.In January 2025, the 119th Congress will be sworn-in with several looming policy challenges on the horizon. To provide an...
Has Your Small Business Applied for the CO—100 and All the Perks?
Ten businesses will receive $2,000, and America's Top Small Business of the Year will be awarded $25,000. All small businesses that make the list will receive brand exposure, exclusive access to top experts, and VIP perks. Apply today!The U.S. Chamber and CO—,...
See the Policymakers and Leaders Who Meet with the Chamber
Policymakers, business leaders, and top officials meet with the Chamber every year to discuss issues and champion pro-business priorities.As the world's largest business organization, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce connects a diverse membership, from small businesses...
Chamber Poll: Voters Say Taxes Are Too High
In December 2017, Congress passed the landmark Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the most comprehensive tax reform legislation since 1986. The TCJA significantly reduced and simplified the federal income tax burden for American families and workers and modernized the...
Turn Conference Insights into Actionable Strategies
Capture and Organize Key TakeawaysAt good conferences, there’s rarely a shortage of ideas. In fact, you likely come away from attending one with a million ideas in your head.But then life happens. Someone has a crisis or there’s a fire to put out, and suddenly you’re...
Calling America’s Top 100 Small Businesses: Apply Today for Recognition!
Why the U.S. Chamber Honors America's Top 100 Small BusinessesThe U.S. Chamber and CO—, the Chamber’s award-winning digital resource center for small businesses, are proud to celebrate and recognize the very best in American small business.We have expanded our...
Are You Worried About Inflation?
For the past two years or so, it feels as if economists have been avoiding the wordsrecessionandinflation. No one wants to hear those terms. They’ve been pointing to economic equations and data to show we’re not “technically” in a recession because unemployment is low...
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How to Run an Effective “12 Days of Deals” for Small Business Season
x While the twelve days of Christmas are traditionally celebrated between December 25 (Christmas Day) and January 5 (the eve of the Epiphany), consumer businesses often celebrate with the “12 Days of Deals” observance where they offer a new deal every day for twelve...
Spotlight on Cross Keys Bank: Serving Shreveport and Bossier City with Integrity and Community Focus
With convenient locations in both Shreveport and Bossier City, Cross Keys Bank has been a trusted financial institution in Louisiana for over a century. Founded in 1902, Cross Keys Bank is dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and businesses through...
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year — Small Business Season
November 1st - December 31st , 2024 x What does nearly every feel-good holiday movie have in common? A small business owner, of course! And that’s because there’s something magical about following your dreams and being part of a community.If you think back to some of...
Boost Your Business Growth: Join the Tuition-Free ICCC Leadership Training Program for Shreveport Entrepreneurs!
We are excited to collaborate with Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) to offer a tuition-free leadership training program that helps small businesses build capacity and resiliency for long-term sustainable growth. A self-paced program, ICCC provides entrepreneurs...