Washington, D.C. — Today, Business Forward Foundation issued its latest report on how severe weather is distorting commodity prices, disrupting supply chains, damaging facilities and equipment, and hurting consumer demand for Iowa businesses. Iowa Companies Explain Climate Change and Severe Weather Risk is meant to serve as a resource for local, state, and Congressional officials…
On Wednesday, October 12, Business Forward welcomed former CIA officer and national security advisor Evan McMullin for a briefing on climate action and severe weather’s impact on business leaders in Utah. Listen to the podcast.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Business Forward Foundation issued its latest report on how severe weather is distorting commodity prices, disrupting supply chains, damaging facilities and equipment, and hurting consumer demand for Wisconsin businesses. Wisconsin Companies Explain Climate Change and Severe Weather Risk is meant to serve as a resource for local, state, and Congressional officials…
Small businesses across the U.S. have faced uncertain economic conditions since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. A recent study shows that the number of active small business owners dropped by 22% in 2020. Though entrepreneurs kept adapting and business formation remained strong, a majority of existing small business…
Washington, D.C. — Today, Business Forward Foundation issued its latest report on how severe weather is distorting commodity prices, disrupting supply chains, damaging facilities and equipment, and hurting consumer demand for Michigan businesses. Michigan Companies Explain Climate Change and Severe Weather Risk is meant to serve as a resource for local, state, and Congressional officials…
Last week, Congressional leadership announced an agreement on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The Senate passed the IRA on Sunday and the House is expected to vote on the legislative package today — if passed, the IRA would reduce inflationary pressure on our economy, trigger the nation’s largest-ever…
Leading Independent Research and Education Organization Makes Business Case Against Trump’s “America First” Agenda WASHINGTON, D.C. — Business Forward Foundation today released Answering America: The Business Case Against Trump’s Agenda, a report examining the impact of Trump Administration policies on our national economy, with emphasis on five Midwestern states –…
“We encourage you to to think about how you can forge stronger partnerships and deeper collaborations to build the talent pipeline that you need for your future.” —Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education The future of work offers both an opportunity…
Washington, D.C. — Today, Business Forward Foundation issued its latest report on how severe weather is distorting commodity prices, disrupting supply chains, damaging facilities and equipment, and hurting consumer demand for Pennsylvania businesses. Pennsylvania Companies Explain Climate Change and Severe Weather Risk is meant to serve as a resource for local, state, and Congressional officials…
On Tuesday, July 26, Business Forward welcomed U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) officials, Counselor for Health Policy, Office of the Secretary, Rachel Pryor, and Deputy Director of External Affairs, Jesse Cross-Call, for a briefing on how the Biden-Harris Administration has expanded the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and…