Washington, D.C. – Today, Business Forward Foundation issued its latest report on the economic cost of President Trump’s Muslim travel ban, anti-immigrant policies, visa rollbacks, and harmful rhetoric about Mexicans, Muslims, and “shithole countries.” The ‘Trump Slump’ in Massachusetts Tourism explains how global dissatisfaction with Trump is hurting international tourism to Massachusetts. America’s standing in…
On Friday, July 29, Business Forward welcomed U.S. Department of Education officials, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Amy Loyd, and Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Roberto Rodriguez, for a briefing on Pathways to Success, opportunities to connect with the initiative, and steps…
Washington, D.C. – Today, Business Forward Foundation issued its latest report on the economic cost of President Trump’s Muslim travel ban, anti-immigrant policies, visa rollbacks, and harmful rhetoric about Mexicans, Muslims, and “shithole countries.” The ‘Trump Slump’ in California Tourism explains how global dissatisfaction with Trump is hurting international tourism to California. America’s standing in…
On Wednesday, June 22, Business Forward welcomed Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and NIST Director, Laurie Locascio, for a briefing on the Administration’s efforts to support small business, the Bipartisan Innovation Act, and steps business leaders can take to get involved. Listen to the podcast.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Business Forward Foundation issued its latest report on the economic cost of President Trump’s Muslim travel ban, anti-immigrant policies, visa rollbacks, and harmful rhetoric about Mexicans, Muslims, and “shithole countries.” The ‘Trump Slump’ in Tourism explains how global dissatisfaction with Trump is hurting international tourism, the U.S.’s second largest export. America’s…
On Monday, May 16, Business Forward and Spitfire Strategies welcomed environmental and financial experts for a discussion on the climate impact of corporate cash. Guests included James Vaccaro, Executive Director at the Climate Safe Lending Network (CSLN), Paul Moinester, Founder and Executive Director of The Outdoor Policy Outfit (TOPO), Peter…
Washington, D.C. – Today, Business Forward issued its latest report on women’s progress in the workforce, the potential impact of eliminating the gender gap, and steps the Trump Administration has taken to make it harder for women to raise a family and succeed at work. Gender Gap in Illinois finds that helping women match men’s…
Two years into the pandemic, small businesses are still facing challenges to recovery and growth. Business owners report that loss of revenue, temporary closures, and rising costs due to supply chain issues and inflation continue to be the biggest threats to their solvency. Despite these challenges, business formation surged as…
Washington, D.C. -Today, Business Forward Foundation issued a report, We Are Not Full, highlighting the cost of President Trump’s immigration policies on Pennsylvania’s economy. “President Trump argues that America is full – that we can’t handle any more immigrants,” said Jim Doyle, president of Business Forward Foundation. “Pennsylvania’s real problem is declining…
On Wednesday, April 6, Business Forward welcomed officials from the U.S. Department of Treasury for a briefing on the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), additional policies that support job creation, and steps business leaders can take to get involved. Listen to the podcast.