Business Forward

Thank you to the small business leaders and partner organizations who joined us at The White House's regional summit series this year. Your participation "highlighted how valuable local business leaders are to building and maintaining vibrant communities and local economies.” Read more in the press release featuring Elizabeth Fairchild and partners here: https://bit.ly/40pqBfY

ICYMI: Listen to our latest briefing where former Treasury Secretary Bob Rubin and Kenneth I. Chenault, Chairman and Managing Director of General Catalyst and former Chairman and CEO of American Express, answered business leader questions on the damage the outcome of this election could do to America’s economy and our global competitiveness. Subscribe and listen to the podcast now: https://lnkd.in/eQpE_CYS

ICYMI: Learn more on the cost of political chaos for small businesses in our latest briefing with Penny Pritzker and Jeff Sonnenfeld as they answered business leader questions on our economy and the rule of law, our safe harbor advantage, and the cost of losing it due to political chaos and a reckless presidency. Subscribe and listen to the podcast now: https://lnkd.in/emXypc5X

We joined 20+ leading business associations and organizations in a public letter to public officials and business leaders, urging them to support a safe and secure election process. See the full letter here:  https://lnkd.in/d-3aiAR3

This August, the Business Forward Briefing Center hosted a three-day policy program during the Chicago convention. We welcomed more than 600 guests, including senior officials from the Biden-Harris Administration, Governors, Members of Congress, C-suite executives, campaign advisors, union presidents, and policy experts. Together, we explored the business case for critical issues shaping America's future, including global leadership, democracy and the rule of law, innovation, workforce development, sustainability, and international trade. Check out highlights from 20 events on the future of America’s economy, climate, AI, and more. https://lnkd.in/eCKFVfm5

According to a recent survey, 76% of small business owners are concerned that laws to change and delay election certifications could lead to political instability. Read Rhett Buttle's blog on why business leaders should focus on safe and secure elections to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2xmViTX

Listen to our latest briefing where former Treasury Secretary Bob Rubin and Ken Chenault, Chairman and Managing Director of General Catalyst and former Chairman and CEO of American Express, answered business leader questions on the damage the outcome of this election could do to America’s economy and our global competitiveness. Subscribe and listen to the podcast now: https://lnkd.in/eCKvXVqs

Learn more on the cost of political chaos for small businesses in our latest briefing with Penny Pritzker and Jeff Sonnenfeld as they answered business leader questions on our economy and the rule of law, our safe harbor advantage, and the cost of losing it due to political chaos and a reckless presidency. Subscribe and listen to the podcast now: https://lnkd.in/eCKvXVqs

In our swiftly changing world, home Internet, working devices, and the skills to use them effectively are more vital than ever. That's why closing the #digitaldivide is imperative – and public-private partnerships are the key.   It was fantastic moderating a Business Forward roundtable with Robin Kelly, Gabe Amo, Joe Tate, Dorri McWhorter, and dozens of other participants as we discussed our shared interests in expanding digital skills and workforce development across our communities. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to work together – government, private-sector, and community-based organizations – to advance digital equity and drive economic mobility.

It was an honor to be invited to The White House to attend a series of meetings with incredible business leaders. Truly a great opportunity to share insights, challenges, and solutions that could shape the future of our respective industries. The Business Leader Summit and SE Business Briefing featured a series of updates and robust dialogue on policy priorities, support for business owners and business development. High on the agenda was a presentation by Dilawar Syed, Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and his team on initiatives to build more operationally resilient businesses. A heartfelt thank you to White House staff and Business Forward for organizing the impactful discussions. Your efforts in bringing us together are invaluable. Kate Balcerzak Jackson Spivey G. Martin Haggray Jessica Reeves Katie Frost Andrea Cid Preeti Tanwar Frank Knapp Wally Adeyemo Ryan Whalen John L.