Committee for Economic Development

CED Issues Statement on Passing of Henry Kissinger

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of The Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), issued the following statement today on the passing of Dr. Henry Kissinger:

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of The Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), issued the following statement today on the passing of Dr. Henry Kissinger:
    CED joins world leaders in mourning the passing of Dr. Henry Kissinger, a titan of foreign affairs whose vision helped shape the world both during and after the end of the Cold War.
  • We extend our sincere condolences to his family.
  • For more than half a century, Kissinger formally and informally advised US presidents, world leaders, policymakers, and business leaders on a bipartisan basis.
  • Dr. Kissinger's work and achievements reinforce the need for sound counsel and bold, strategic leadership in challenging times.

Lower Costs, Better Value, Greater Access: CED Provides Rx for Health Care

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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It examines urgent health care policy issues that the pandemic exposed and magnified and provides recommendations for both the public and private sectors.

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  • It examines urgent health care policy issues that the pandemic exposed and magnified and provides recommendations for both the public and private sectors.
  • While our nation offers the best care in the world and conducts unparalleled research, millions of Americans still lack access to health care or cannot afford it," said Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of CED.
  • "Enacting CED's solutions will help develop a system that yields affordable and accessible care and better outcomes."
  • A greater focus on preventative care and wellness, rather than treating problems once they occur, will improve the quality of health care and overall health outcomes and lower costs in the system over time.

CED Honors Six Exemplary CEOs at Distinguished Leadership Awards Celebration

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomorrow evening, the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), will honor six US business leaders and their companies for exemplifying outstanding leadership in challenging times.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomorrow evening, the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), will honor six US business leaders and their companies for exemplifying outstanding leadership in challenging times.
  • The annual CED Distinguished Leadership Awards Celebration will take place in New York City.
  • For more than a quarter century, the CED Distinguished Leadership Awards have been honoring business leaders and their companies who exemplify CED's mission by answering the call for corporate citizenship and demonstrating a strong commitment to public policy in the nation's interests.
  • "This year's honorees—a group that epitomizes innovation, empathy, and integrity—continue to bring about lasting change within their own companies, communities, and the nation at-large."

Survey on Government Shutdown: Business Leaders are Concerned About the Economic Impacts

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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Ninety-one percent of CEOs and board directors surveyed in a new poll are concerned that a government shutdown lasting more than a couple of days will hurt the economy.

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  • Ninety-one percent of CEOs and board directors surveyed in a new poll are concerned that a government shutdown lasting more than a couple of days will hurt the economy.
  • The survey, conducted by the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), also found that 44% of respondents are adjusting their business plans.
  • The survey gauged more than 70 CEOs and board directors, between September 25 and September 28, regarding their expectations and concerns about a government shutdown.
  • Highlights from the new survey include:
    91% of respondents are concerned that a government shutdown lasting more than a couple of days will adversely affect the economy.

AI's Disinformation Capabilities Threaten Presidential Election--Highlighting Need for Action by Business and Government

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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The report provides a series of recommendations for business leaders and federal, state, and local governments for ensuring the 2024 presidential election is secure, credible, and accessible.

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  • The report provides a series of recommendations for business leaders and federal, state, and local governments for ensuring the 2024 presidential election is secure, credible, and accessible.
  • "While states and local election administrators must bolster secure, credible, and accessible elections, the private sector must also play a key role.
  • Government and business leaders should collaborate to expand efforts to understand how the public interprets AI-generated media and methods to best identify deepfakes.
  • Congress, working with business leaders, should take the necessary actions to help voters to have the ability to identify misinformation and disinformation.

CED Awarded Grant to Help Expand Access to Child Care

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), has been awarded a grant to study the essential role that child care plays in the US economy.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), has been awarded a grant to study the essential role that child care plays in the US economy.
  • The grant, awarded by the W.K.
  • The insights will provide important guidance for the policies and programs that will be needed to expand access to high-quality child care for families, particularly for children living in vulnerable conditions," said Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of CED.
  • The new series is an update and continuation of CED's ongoing Child Care in State Economies research initiative, supported by the W.K.

CED Honors Michael Dowling of Northwell Health with Distinguished Leadership Award

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), announced Michael Dowling, President and CEO of Northwell Health, as a recipient of its 2023 Distinguished Leadership Awards.

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  • NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), announced Michael Dowling, President and CEO of Northwell Health, as a recipient of its 2023 Distinguished Leadership Awards.
  • Under Dowling's purpose-driven leadership, Northwell Health has made tremendous strides in bringing attention to and addressing many of the nation's social and medical challenges—including COVID-19, and their outsized, invaluable role in defeating the pandemic.
  • "Few executives exemplify leadership in challenging times like Michael Dowling.
  • Throughout his two decades of being at the helm of Northwell Health, he has championed innovation and led admirably in times of crisis.

CED Announces Recipients of Its 2023 Distinguished Leadership Awards

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), announced the outstanding business leaders and their companies that will be receiving the 2023 CED Distinguished Leadership Awards.

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  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), announced the outstanding business leaders and their companies that will be receiving the 2023 CED Distinguished Leadership Awards.
  • An annual tradition, the awards honor leaders who demonstrate a strong commitment to corporate citizenship, business stewardship, and advancing public policy in the nation's interests.
  • The 2023 Awards Celebration will be held on October 26, 2023, in New York City, where the honorees will be introduced by leading executives—all of whom are distinguished leaders in their own right.
  • CED is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Leadership Awards for Business Stewardship and Corporate Citizenship:
    Introduced by Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ariel Investments
    Introduced by John Chambers, CEO, JC2 Ventures; Former Executive Chairman and CEO, Cisco Systems

President and CEO Dan Schulman Announces Intention to Retire from PayPal at Year-End

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced that President and CEO Dan Schulman has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from PayPal on December 31, 2023, and that he will work with the Board on a smooth leadership transition. Schulman will continue to serve on the Board of Directors. The Board will retain a search firm to help find Schulman's successor.

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  • "I'm proud of what we have accomplished at PayPal and of the incredibly talented and committed people I work with every day," said Schulman.
  • PayPal makes a difference every day for its customers and communities and the Company is positioned for a great future.
  • John Donahoe, Chairman of the PayPal Board, stated, "Dan has made an extraordinarily positive and lasting impact on PayPal and our people.
  • Schulman joined PayPal in 2014 to lead the Company as an independent public company following its separation from eBay.

Harold Bevis Joins the Committee for Economic Development (CED) as Trustee

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Jan. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harold Bevis, President and Chief Executive Officer of CVG, has joined the Committee for Economic Development as a Trustee.

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  • NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Jan. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harold Bevis, President and Chief Executive Officer of CVG, has joined the Committee for Economic Development as a Trustee.
  • Mr. Bevis will serve on the Trade and Economic Globalization Committee as well as the Technology and Innovation Committee.
  • The Committee for Economic Development is the public policy center of The Conference Board.
  • Harold Bevis is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:CVGI).