uschamber.com Magazine January 2003

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• Tech Tools: Recycling Your Obsolete Computers
  Out with the old, in with the new. It’s no problem if you’re talking about the New Year—but it could be a problem if you’re talking about replacing your old computers.
• Businesses Help Workers Cope With Alzheimer’s
  Why should businesses care about Alzheimer’s disease? In addition to the emotional damage it inflicts on millions of American families, there are 61 billion reasons why.
• Survey Results Help Set Chamber Agenda
  Legal, regulatory, and tax reform top the list of priorities for U.S. Chamber of Commerce members followed by greater trade liberalization and an improved transportation system, according to the results of the Chamber’s 2002 National Business Agenda survey
• Save Money and More in 2003
  Making a commitment to get the most out of your U.S. Chamber membership should top your list of resolutions for 2003. You made the investment, now get the most out of it.
• Unemployment Funds Are Saved
  The U.S. Chamber’s fight to stop unemployment insurance funds from being used to pay workers who choose to take a voluntary leave of absence for reasons related to the birth or adoption of a child recently took a giant step forward.
• Buy Savings Bonds
  One of the most dependable savings instruments still offered to investors is the venerable U.S. Savings Bond.
• Companies Honored for Support of Reservists
  Before an audience of more than 180 business executives and high- ranking military officials—including Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz—seven employers received awards for their support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserves.
• Chamber Keeps an Eye on Congress
  The U.S. Chamber tracks a number of legislative and regulatory issues that affect businesses’ bottom lines.
• Lobbying 101
  You’ve read about the U.S. Chamber’s aggressive member-driven agenda, now just how are we going to accomplish it? Effective advocacy requires a combination of elements working in tandem.
• To Pay or Not to Pay -- January 2001
  To Pay or Not to Pay: Should We Reform the Bankruptcy Laws?
• In Your Corner: Election Results Not What They Seem
  Republican control of the White House, Senate, and House means pro-business legislation will sail through Congress, right? Not so fast!
• Small Business Matters: Time to Take Stock of Your Business
  As many small business owners close the books on 2002, the early days of 2003 are the perfect time for entrepreneurs to make a yearly review of their companies’ strategies and visions.
• Success Insight: Recovering From Disaster
  How would you respond if a fire shut down your place of business? Ask Cecelia and John Kennedy, CEO and President of the Multitech Group, Inc.
• ECON 101: New Year's (Budget) Resolution
  It's time again for those dreaded resolutions--eat less, drink less, spend less, etc. I know all that stuff is probably good for me, but I worry that all that austerity might not be good for an economy entering 2003 still searching for balance and momentum