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Publications > uschamber.com Magazine > 2007 Archives > February 2007

uschamber.com Magazine February 2007

 
U.S. Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue (l.) takes questions from the media following his presentation of the Chamber's The State of American Business report.

Cover Story: State of American Business

The U.S. Chamber unveiled new initiatives on energy and transportation as part of a broader strategy to build a more competitive economy that supports business, creates jobs, and promotes economic security.
 

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Small businesses are struggling to find qualified workers, in part, because public school systems are not adequately preparing youth for college or the workplace.
 
Nearly half of private start-ups backed by venture capital in the United States were founded by one or more immigrants, according to a study by the National Venture Capital Association.
 
Your Chamber membership can be one of your greatest assets. Now that you've made the investment, it's time to take full advantage of your membership. The Chamber offers much more than just its lobbying strength in Washington. It provides a wide variety of exclusive member benefits and opportunities to help you stay informed on small business issues and save you time and money.
 
Networking is one of the three most important areas small business owners should focus on, along with leveraging technology and developing strategic alliances.
 
A recent Harris Poll found that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is among the most well recognized and trusted organizations in Washington, DC.
 
The U.S. Chamber in January released a tool kit aimed at educating businesses on strategies for reducing vulnerabilities in their supply chains and fighting counterfeiting and piracy.
 
Flight cancellations and delays, overcrowded airports, and long waits on the tarmac are common experiences for today's airline travelers.
 
Taxes are an inevitable-and painful-part of every business owner's life. But there are ways to reduce, if not eliminate, your company's tax burden if you know how to use business-expense tax deductions to your advantage.
 
Since health savings accounts (HSAs) first became available in 2004, the U.S. Chamber has worked for legislation to make them more attractive to both employers and employees.
 
The U.S. Chamber's Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) has launched an online news service reporting on activities affecting the legal climate at the state and local levels.
 
It's important to prepare your tax return properly, not only to protect yourself from audits and penalties but to ensure that you're not paying more than your fair share. But take heart-as a U.S. Chamber member, you can find help in the Chamber's online Small Business Tax Tool Kit.
 
 
 
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