Let’s Keep America’s Manufacturing Engine Humming
93% of Small Businesses Concerned About Fiscal Cliff
Breaking the Monopoly of Mediocrity in Public Education
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Let’s Keep America’s Manufacturing Engine Humming

The United States remains the world’s largest manufacturer, but to stay on top we need to close the skills gap and ensure access to overseas markets.

93% of Small Businesses Concerned About Fiscal Cliff

The mood of the nation’s small business leaders is predominantly uncertain.

Breaking the Monopoly of Mediocrity in Public Education

The much-anticipated film, Won’t Back Down, incites a national discussion about school reform.

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Economy & Taxes

Business Leaders are Optimistic Fiscal Woes Can be Fixed

The fiscal cliff, an uncompetitive tax code, and systemic overregulation are stifling business expansion, economic growth, and ultimately job creation.

Energy & Environment
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How Much Higher Would Unemployment Be Without the Energy Boom?

Energy is playing a critical role in putting people back to work all over the country.

Regulations
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FTC, Stop Punishing Hacking Victims

Because FTC has never formally promulgated any data security standards, a business has no way of knowing whether it’s compliant until after it’s been hacked.

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How-To

Get Better Sales Performance Through Balance

from NY Enterprise Report

There’s a delicate balance between praising and criticizing your sales team.

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How-To

4Q Business Planning

If you own a small family business, consider making decisions now before favorable tax provisions disappear.

Entrepreneur
How-To

Raising the Social Media Bar

Ever wonder if or how your small business should be using social media and what your competitors are doing in this realm?

International
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Bridging the Divide Between Regulatory Reforms and the Real Economy

Businesses face a state of play where the rules are constantly shifting and unintended consequences are making it harder to compete.

Economy & Taxes
Opinion

Econ 101: Jobs—Where Are They?

The labor market participation rate is the lowest in 31 years.

Driving theDay

Driving the Day: 10/9/12

Mid-sized businesses would have seen a 9.5% jump in total healthcare costs if the Affordable Care Act had been fully in place this year, according to a report from the Urban Institute. Click for more news driving the day.

Quick Poll: What is the most likely outcome of the fiscal cliff?

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Inspiring Eureka: Rethinking Math and Science Education

It's Official: Worst Recovery in Post-World War II Era

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“I Am American Business"

VIDEO: Manufacturers Seek Skilled Workers

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In Your Corner

Break the Monopoly of Mediocrity in Education

When unionized teachers in Chicago took to the picket lines in September, leaving classrooms empty in the first weeks of the new school year, it caught America’s attention. Now that the debate over education has been reignited, let’s put the focus back where it belongs—on the students. Fed up parents, educators, and students have a ready ally in business.

Vote for Jobs!

With little more than a month remaining before the elections, the U.S. Chamber urges Americans to find out just who—and what—they’re voting for. On our website VoteForJobs2012.com, voters can find a breakdown of the most important races and compare the candidates based on their commitment to job creation.