Business Roundtable

Today, Business Roundtable launched a new national TV ad highlighting the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for America’s workers and families. After TCJA was signed into law, America’s leading businesses: ✅ Increased domestic investment by 20% ✅ Created more than 500,000 new jobs ✅ Raised wages by $6,000   Watch the ad that’s reaching households nationwide: 

During Business-Higher Education Forum’s (BHEF) Spring 2025 Convening, BHEF and Trellis Foundation announced a $500,000 investment to BHEF to expand the Workforce Partnership Initiative: Texas (WPI Texas) to new communities across the state of Texas.    WPI is a national initiative that connects corporate leaders with higher education institutions to co-create pathways into high-demand tech and tech-enabled careers through higher education.    “This expansion demonstrates what can happen when national strategy meets local action. WPI’s growth in Texas is proof that sustained corporate engagement and regional collaboration can create real opportunity for students—and deliver real results for business. We’re proud to partner with the Business-Higher Education Forum, Texas Business Leadership Council, and Texas Association of Community Colleges to continue advancing this important work and showing the business community’s commitment to high-quality career pathways with our community college partners.” - @/Dane Linn, Business Roundtable Senior Vice President of Corporate Initiatives   Learn more about WPI: https://lnkd.in/eQN6YzHa

When wildfires broke out across Los Angeles County in January 2025, the Chevron Fire Department helped to protect their community by providing logistical support, meals, and hydration to frontline firefighters. We have also pledged to contribute $1 million in support of wildfire relief efforts in California, aiding first responders, impacted families, and business recovery. Learn more about the donation and how the Chevron Fire Department jumped into action: https://lnkd.in/g9THSEFG

As part of Assurant’s commitment to communities impacted by wildfires, the Assurant Foundation is donating $150,000 to the American Red Cross. Since 2016, Assurant has supported the Red Cross with over $2 million in grants and matching gifts for disaster relief and is a member of its Disaster Responder Program. Assurant is also donating $50,000 each to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund and the California Fire Foundation’s LA Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund to support critical recovery services and aid wildfire victims. Read more about our California wildfire support here: http://aizgo.co/6045xkYGS

Amazon Web Services (AWS), a part of Business Roundtable member company Amazon, plans to invest $1 billion in a new data center in central Ohio by 2030, supporting thousands of jobs in construction and other local industries. As part of its investment in the community, AWS plans to invest more than $15 million to the city over 15 years, in addition to supporting infrastructure improvements and collaborating with educational institutions to provide workforce training. "Working with state and local leaders, we look forward to investing in the local community, strengthening its local workforce, enhancing educational opportunities and contributing to the city’s long-term growth.” – Roger E. Wehner, Vice President of Economic Development at AWS Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmUd3NCC

We’re proud to have been a sponsor of the FireAid LA benefit concert, which raised over $100 million to aid wildfire recovery and prevention efforts. The sense of community and support was incredible, showing just how much we can achieve when we come together. We’re here for California. #FireAidLA #ThePowerOfUs #ProudSponsor Jim Ely Rockette Richardson Ewell Photo credits: Jake of @jakewestphoto / Jake of @jakewestphoto / Ivan of @ai.visuals / Jake of @jakewestphoto

Business Roundtable member company Johnson & Johnson is making a more than $55 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years, including four new manufacturing facilities. This investment will create thousands of high-paying, high-tech American jobs and strengthen U.S. manufacturing and innovation.    “Our increased U.S. investment begins with the ground-breaking of a high-tech facility in North Carolina that will not only add U.S.-based jobs but manufacture cutting edge medicines to treat patients in America and around the world,” said Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQeSDCrp

GE Aerospace announced that it plans to invest $1 billion, nearly double last year’s investment, in U.S. manufacturing sites in 2025. This investment aims to bolster engine safety, support expansions and modernize facilities in over 20 communities. It’s a move that will not only create jobs but also spark innovation and significantly elevate manufacturing capabilities. "As we invest in manufacturing and innovation, we help our customers modernize their fleets and define the future of flight," said Larry Culp, Chairman & CEO of GE Aerospace. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gP-2Wn7V

To support Habitat LA’s ReBUILD LA™ Wildfire Relief effort, Prologis is contributing 120,000 square feet of warehouse space to store donated goods. Our donation will help Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles manage and distribute furniture and household essentials to families rebuilding after the wildfires.    Prologis has been a part of the Los Angeles community for 30 years and has partnered with Habitat LA since 2015, engaging more than 100 volunteers in hands-on projects to build and restore homes.   Thank you to our partners at One Plumbing and Smith and Severson Builders for donating their services and Papé Material Handling for donating a forklift to help Habitat LA manage operations and support the campaign's logistics. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZwF_fbZ

Merck is investing in American workers and innovation with the opening of a new $1 billion, 225,000-square-foot vaccine manufacturing facility in Durham, North Carolina. This expansion is part of a broader commitment to U.S. manufacturing and R&D, with Merck investing over $12 billion since 2018 — and another $8 billion planned by 2028. These investments not only advance critical innovations but also create high-quality jobs, strengthening the U.S. economy and workforce. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGKsWtjt