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The U.S. government has committed to welcoming hundreds of thousands of people displaced by major refugee crises, including 95,000 at-risk Afghans who worked alongside the U.S military and 100,000 Ukrainians displaced by Russia’s recent military invasion. These developments represent an enormous opportunity for the American business community to help refugees to integrate into the U.S. workforce.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, along with founding sponsor FedEx, announced the launch of the Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R), to provide financial assistance to small business owners impacted by a natural disaster.
Today’s most effective business leaders know about risk. They consider the full playing field before making a move. “What are the pitfalls of this business decision?” “How might this new offering help or harm our reputation?” “How can we mitigate the most negative impacts?”
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is excited to welcome our newest member of the team – Rob Glenn, vice president of global resilience at the Corporate Citizenship Center.
In mid-December, massive tornadoes ripped through Arkansas, Tennessee, and Western Kentucky causing fatalities, injuries, and billions of dollars in damage.
Hear from the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance and FEMA as they provide valuable and accurate information on how to access disaster assistance for businesses impacted by Hurricane Ida.
One of the most powerful hurricanes ever to hit the U.S., Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on Sunday, August 29 as a Category 4 storm and has left hundreds of thousands of people without power, in addition to significant destruction across Louisiana communities. Here is a list of partners responding to the most immediate needs that you might consider supporting to help with relief and recovery efforts.
