United States Chamber of Commerce

BenjiLock: An American Success Story - Recognized as a Top Small Business by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BenjiLock, a pioneer in blending traditional lock systems with cutting-edge fingerprint technology, is thrilled to announce its recognition as one of America's top 70 small businesses in 2023 by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious honor marks a remarkable achievement in the company's journey, underscoring its commitment to innovation, perseverance, and hard work.

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  • This prestigious honor marks a remarkable achievement in the company's journey, underscoring its commitment to innovation, perseverance, and hard work.
  • The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's annual "America's Top Small Business Awards" is a celebration of small business innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.
  • Speaking about the significance of small businesses in America, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark said, "Small businesses are the trusted backbone of America's entire business ecosystem.
  • This accolade validates the power of innovation, perseverance, and hard work, and we are proud to contribute to the success story of American small businesses."

Curtain Closes on the Region's First Sustainable Finance Conference Ahead of the City's Preparations for COP28

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Topics of deliberations ranged from navigating the landscape of sustainable and Islamic finance to integrating ESG into decision-making empowering sustainability through digital transformation and more.

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  • Topics of deliberations ranged from navigating the landscape of sustainable and Islamic finance to integrating ESG into decision-making empowering sustainability through digital transformation and more.
  • The fireside chat on "The Path to Making Dubai a Global Sustainable Finance Hub."
  • Moderated by Amal Larhlid, Partner Sustainability, PwC focused on the scope of sustainable finance driving Dubai as a global player in the sustainable financing sector.
  • The event further showcased the unwavering commitment towards global sustainability efforts by driving collaboration and innovations towards shaping a sustainable future.

New Survey of Small Business Owners Shows a Credit Crunch is Hindering Growth

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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A credit crunch has descended upon small business owners nationwide hindering their growth and causing some to say that if it continues, they’ll be forced to close altogether.

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  • A credit crunch has descended upon small business owners nationwide hindering their growth and causing some to say that if it continues, they’ll be forced to close altogether.
  • While 78% of all small business owners said it was difficult to access capital, the challenge is more pronounced among minority small business owners.
  • 81% of Hispanic small business owners and 85% of Black small business owners are concerned about their ability to access capital.
  • According to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices survey, 81% of Hispanic small business owners and 85% of Black small business owners are concerned about their ability to access capital.

Westinghouse Deepens Supplier Localization with Bulgaria MOU Signings

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019067098/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019067098/en/
    Participants in today’s MOU signing ceremony in Sofia.
  • The suppliers include OSKAR-EL, Glavbolgarstroy, ENPRO Consult, EnergoService and EQE Bulgaria.
  • “I am proud that a U.S. company, Westinghouse, can partner with the Ministry of Energy and Parliament on this important project,” said U.S.
  • Over 135 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle.

greater:SATX to Present at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Talent Pipeline Management® National Learning Network's Fall 2023 Summit

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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TPM is a framework launched by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in 2014 and shared with EDOs and local workforce strategy teams across the nation to help them align local employer workforce needs with the local talent pipeline. The Summit is a focal event for TPM NLN and aims to convene TPM Academy graduates, participating employers and industry partners to share best practices in leveraging the TPM framework to meet local employers' workforce needs -- a crucial strategy to regional economic, community and workforce development competitiveness.

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  • TPM is a framework launched by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in 2014 and shared with EDOs and local workforce strategy teams across the nation to help them align local employer workforce needs with the local talent pipeline.
  • greater:SATX representatives presenting include Romanita Matta-Barrera, Chief Workforce Officer, who will address the more than 120 attendees, and Christopher Mammen, VP of Workforce Development, who will lead a roundtable discussion.
  • "Across the U.S., communities are struggling to ensure their education and training programs align to the needs of the employers hiring in their communities.
  • greater:SATX's partnership in the TPM Fall NLN Summit and willingness to share what is working for their region helps everyone succeed."

India Index Raises $500K In A Pre-seed Round

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded by Samir N. Kapadia , The India Index LLC (India Index) successfully raised $500K in their seed funding round, led by a group of private investors from the United States and India.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded by Samir N. Kapadia , The India Index LLC (India Index) successfully raised $500K in their seed funding round, led by a group of private investors from the United States and India.
  • Since its launch, India Index has managed to establish a growing network of users across India and the United States.
  • From JSW Group to Bharat Forge Limited, some of India's largest enterprises use India Index to capture export opportunities in the U.S. market.
  • Observing these gaps in the supply chain ecosystem, Samir N. Kapadia, a U.S.-India trade advisor and tech startup executive, launched India Index.

Ohio Start-up Mivie Launches Nation's First Social Impact Certification

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Cincinnati-based start-up has launched the nation's first standard social impact measurement for companies to help them improve and enhance their policies around DEI, corporate social responsibility, and supply chain diversity.

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  • Link to Mivie video here:
    According to Fernandez, "After the death of George Floyd and the national, racial awakening that came with it, companies strongly pushed to deepen their social impact, but that commitment began to wane.
  • Social impact can only be accomplished if we hold organizations accountable through a universal standard certification."
  • The mission of Mivie is to equip all small, medium, and large businesses with the necessary tools to understand and enhance their social impact, catalyzing long-lasting and positive change."
  • This unique certification provides organizations the tools and resources to progress and positively impact their workforce and communities."

Findings of LABC-Commissioned Study on Boosting Affordable Housing Supply Presented Today at Request of L.A. City Homelessness and Housing Committee

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Together, we testified today before the L.A. City Council’s Homelessness and Housing Committee about the barriers to housing production identified in a recent independent study undertaken by the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate and commissioned by the LABC Institute.

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  • Together, we testified today before the L.A. City Council’s Homelessness and Housing Committee about the barriers to housing production identified in a recent independent study undertaken by the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate and commissioned by the LABC Institute.
  • The coalition encouraged lawmakers to follow its roadmap and translate its findings into tangible action to create a more affordable and inclusive Los Angeles.
  • Data from the LABC-commissioned study was pivotal in the City’s decision last month to waive site plan review for affordable housing projects.
  • The City Council approved a motion to codify key provisions of the directive in June; however, we strongly urge the Committee to see the policy expanded to include mixed-income projects in addition to 100% affordable projects.

AmCham South China Study - Business Confidence in China Rising, Increases in Investment Plans Observed

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China)  released its 2023 Mid-Year Report on Impact of COVID Policy Change.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China)  released its 2023 Mid-Year Report on Impact of COVID Policy Change.
  • The study shows slow but steady improvement in business sentiment, investments, and activities in the first half of 2023.
  • The Mid-Year study offers a comparison of data with AmCham South China's annual study, the 2023 Special Report on the State of Business in South China, released earlier this year on February 27.
  • The gathering of data for the annual study had been completed by December 15, 2022, shortly before China ended its "Zero-COVID" policy.

Plug Power and 32 Signatories Submit Letter to Biden Administration on Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Implementation

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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That is why today Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and 31 other organizations submitted a letter to Biden Administration officials addressing Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit (PTC) implementation.

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  • That is why today Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and 31 other organizations submitted a letter to Biden Administration officials addressing Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit (PTC) implementation.
  • The letter underscores the Clean Hydrogen PTC’s importance in driving energy security, job creation, and decarbonization of the most difficult-to-abate sectors.
  • In addition, Plug has developed a technical and policy impact analysis , “The Road to Clean Hydrogen: Getting the Rules Right,” about PTC implementation.
  • Well-established organizations and companies with decades of experience in clean energy implementation signed the letter encouraging the Administration to advance pragmatic, forward-looking guidance for the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen PTC.