U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

At this year's #BuildingDisasterResilience conference, we’re focusing on five guiding principles—anticipating risk, improving efficiency, managing costs, strengthening collaboration, and measuring impact. 🤝 Explore the full agenda and join us: https://lnkd.in/ezfyy9tH

"The business community is a vital partner in making sure that American students are receiving the support they need to become successful." In our latest 'Commerce Meets Classroom' article, Kyle Butler breaks down national education data and what it means for employers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6pZD5-r

"We're back at the Gamechanger Desk," became a familiar refrain as our very own Joseph Davis, M.A. engaged #TalentForward speakers in candid conversations that went beyond their formal presentations to identify patterns and breakthrough thinking emerging throughout the conference. Check out the top takeaways from our signature workforce event, co-hosted with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: https://lnkd.in/eBfajvAq

By examining how Fortune 250 companies discuss global political challenges in their quarterly and annual reports, our analysis reveals a dramatic shift in how businesses view and communicate about international political risks. Download our latest report, led by Michael Carney, Pamela Wilson, and Kelsey Margey, to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eh4XAAfy

Our corporate citizenship expert Marc DeCourcey authored an op-ed with Fiserv SVP and Head of Global Corporate Citizenship Vivian Greentree, Ph.D. on the critical need for better disaster recovery data, highlighting our continued collaboration to strengthen small business resilience. It’s a conversation we’ll be continuing at our Building Resilience conference this May, where we’ll explore smarter, more collaborative approaches to crisis preparation and recovery. Details: https://lnkd.in/ezfyy9tH 📊 Read more via ESG Dive: https://lnkd.in/eyzQ2vW5 #BuildingDisasterResilience

How can your community or region bounce back from difficult challenges to thrive and prosper in a changing world? Whether it is rain, wind, fire, or an epidemic, these challenges are severe for communities and their residents. Disasters are more frequent, and their associated risks are requiring communities and regions to increase their preparedness and ability to recover quickly. Furthermore, the resources needed to recover are stretched thin which, in turn, limits the capacity to respond effectively and build resilience for the next disaster. #BuildingDisasterResilience The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host its 2025 Building Resilience Conference on May 6-7, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Join us for "The Resilience Reset" which is bringing together leaders to shape a more resilient nation that can effectively navigate crises and overcome the urgent challenges posed by disasters. To better prepare and recover from disasters and other global threats, we must streamline our national approach—making it faster, more agile, proactive, and risk-oriented. Stronger partnerships across sectors are essential to building lasting resilience. This year's Resilience Conference agenda will focus on five key areas:  1) Anticipating Future Risks; 2) Improving Efficiency; 3) Strengthening Cross-Sector Collaboration; 4) Managing Costs; and 5) Measuring Impact Join us on May 6 and 7 to be part of the solution in creating a more prepared and resilient future. See: https://lnkd.in/gB6CvJ3T

Our latest report with Harvard Business School provides a data-based assessment of how U.S. companies perceive geopolitical risk and articulates a recommended decision-making process and framework to manage such risk. 📄 Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/eWev8A6y 🗞️ Read coverage by Lingling Wei for The Wall Street Journal: https://lnkd.in/e66bxamB Pamela Wilson | Michael Carney | Meg Rithmire | David Fagan

"Small businesses are the backbone of the nation." 📢 When Hurricanes #Helene and #Milton struck the Southeastern U.S., we teamed up with American Express to support recovery efforts in impacted communities. We’re proud to be named a PRWeek Purpose Awards finalist for this work—helping small businesses like Hendersonville Toy Company, S. A. Mikell & Company, and Mastry's Brewing Co access funding to rebuild and restore operations. Hear their powerful stories and how the grants are making a difference. ⬇️

70% of Americans can’t pass a basic civic literacy test, and only 1 in 4 feel “very confident” explaining how our government works. Meanwhile, the workplace remains a trusted space for learning and connection. This May, we’re piloting Civics Academy—a new workplace learning initiative that builds civic understanding and ties it to key professional skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 📩 We’re looking for 20–30 employers with 15+ employees to join this first-of-its-kind program. Interested in participating or sharing with your network? Contact Pamela Sharma, MPP at psharma@uschamber.com. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7HVCxfP

Applications are now open for the our Judicial Fellowship Program with The Presidential Precinct—a two-week, fully funded experience in #WashingtonDC for foreign judges and magistrates committed to advancing judicial independence and reform. Participants engage with U.S. courts, collaborate with global peers, and develop actionable plans to strengthen the rule of law in their countries. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eUSQRUjV