Category: US Chamber of Commerce

Business Leaders Nervous Ahead of Debt-Ceiling Talk

Ahead of today’s high-stakes meeting between President Joe Biden and congressional leaders to discuss raising the debt ceiling, U.S. business executives have issued a stern warning, urging both parties to reach an agreement. The cost of a default or even the possibility of one is too high, the group warned. “With the U.S. at risk…


US Chamber: Stronger Response Needed to Confront ‘Significant Increase’ in Retail Crime as Communities Suffer

Governments and law enforcement need to respond to the “significant increase” in shoplifting and organized retail crime occurring across the United States, says the Chamber of Commerce in a letter to policymakers. In response to a recent Business.org survey that found a majority of small business owners saw an increase in shoplifting last year, the…


US Chamber of Commerce Appoints Suzanne Clark as CEO to Replace Thomas Donohue

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce this week named Suzanne Clark as its CEO, to replace outgoing leader Thomas Donohue. “Suzanne Clark’s extensive experience through ever increasing responsibilities during her more than 16 years at the Chamber, combined with her ambitious vision and ongoing work to strengthen the U.S. Chamber of Commerce make her the resounding…


US Chamber of Commerce Appoints Clark to Succeed Donohue as CEO

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce this week named Suzanne Clark to serve as its next chief executive, becoming the first woman to lead the organization. Clark, currently the group’s president, will succeed Thomas Donohue, who is stepping down from the role after 24 years. Clark, who will continue as president, will become CEO on March 11; Donohue…