On Wednesday, April 3, Business Forward welcomed Senator Amy Klobuchar for our fifth Solutions 2020: Real-world Recommendations for the Next President conference call. Senator Klobuchar discussed her new comprehensive trillion-dollar infrastructure plan to create millions of jobs by fixing our nation’s crumbling roads, bridges, rails and more. This plan is part of her 2020 agenda for growing our economy and improving economic opportunity. She is eager to hear from business leaders...

On Thursday, March 21, Business Forward welcomed Tom Steyer, noted investor, philanthropist, and activist, for our next Solutions 2020 briefing. Steyer focused on the cost of the Trump presidency to our global economic competitiveness. He discussed fiscal policy, clean energy, and national security. Tom offers an extraordinary perspective on these topics, and is interested in working with local business leaders on solutions.  

On Wednesday, March 13, Business Forward welcomed Senator Cory Booker, for our third Solutions 2020: Real-world Recommendations for the New Congress and the Next President conference call. Senator Booker focused on his 2020 agenda for growing our economy and improving economic opportunity. Business leaders like you understand the importance of a business-minded approach to policy and can provide workable solutions that create jobs and foster economic growth. U.S. Senator Cory...

On Wednesday, February 27, Business Forward welcomed Senator Kamala Harris, for a Solutions 2020: Real-world Recommendations for the New Congress and the Next President conference call.     U.S. Senator Kamala Harris on the Future of Work from Business Forward on Vimeo. U.S. Senator Kamala Harris Intro from Business Forward on Vimeo. U.S. Senator Kamala Harris on Climate Change from Business Forward on Vimeo.

Solutions 2020 conference call: Brief Congressman John Delaney On Thursday, February 14, Business Forward welcomed Congressman John Delaney, for our first Solutions 2020: Real-world Recommendations for the New Congress and the Next President conference call. Congressman Delaney focused on his 2020 agenda for growing our economy and improving economic opportunity. Business leaders like you understand the importance of a business-minded approach to policy and can provide workable solutions...

On Tuesday, February 5, Business Forward welcomed Congressman Jim Cooper (TN-05), for a conference call on health care reform and the path forward in the new Congress. He discussed suggested reforms to the Affordable Care Act, as well as his work on expanding health insurance coverage to more people.  

On Wednesday, January 16, Business Forward welcomed Steve Tobocman, Co-Chair of the Welcoming Economies Global Network and Director of Global Detroit, for a webinar on the importance of immigrants in stimulating business and making local economies competitive. He will discuss the best practices for attracting, retaining, and integrating their talent, as well as talk about how business leaders can help lead on these issues in their own communities.  

On Thursday, January 10, Business Forward welcomed Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-05), for a discussion on health care reform and the path forward in the new Congress. He discussed bipartisan solutions on how to stabilize the individual market, improve access to high-quality care, and lower prescription drug costs.  

On Tuesday, December 11, Business Forward welcomed Carmel Martin, Managing Director of State and Local Partnerships at the XQ Institute, for a discussion on the future of work and how high school redesign can help students and their employers compete. Carmel Martin on the Future of Work from Business Forward on Vimeo.   Webinar: Carmel Martin on the Future of Work from businessforward

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