U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Economy

Poll: Small businesses having tougher time finding workers than in June

Some 49 percent of small businesses actively hiring state it's hard to find potential employees with the skills required, a jump from only 34 percent in June.

John H. Glenn

October 29, 2021

Mo Brooks bashes ALFA, the BCA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

In a pair of radio interviews, Brooks launched into bizarre rants against the conservative business groups, comparing them to "socialist Democrats."

Bill Britt

October 5, 2021

U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Jerry Carl

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl in the race for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber said in a statement that it is proud to endorse Carl, in an effort to promote free enterprise and job-creating policies for businesses across all regions and sectors. “In difficult times, we … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 2, 2020

U.S. Chamber of Commerce gives Jones award for pro-growth, bipartisan record

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced that U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, was awarded the 2020 U.S. Chamber Spirit of Enterprise Award. This award recognizes members of Congress who have shown their “commitment to not only supporting pro-business legislation, but also commitment to bipartisan leadership and constructive governing necessary to move the country forward,” according … Continued

June 23, 2020

U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognizes U.S. Sen. Jones’ bipartisan pro-growth leadership

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday announced that U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, was awarded both its Jefferson–Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship and the Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award. Only two senators won both honors this year. The awards recognize members of Congress who demonstrate the bipartisan leadership and constructive governing necessary to move … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 10, 2020

U.S. Chamber awards Brooks “Spirit of Enterprise” Award

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Award on April 4 for his strong 2018 record of support for free enterprise and opposition to socialism. The Spirit of Enterprise Award is given annually to members of Congress based on rankings the U.S. Chamber gives for key pro-Free Enterprise, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 16, 2019

Shelby’s Chief of Staff Katie Britt chosen to lead Business Council of Alabama

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., announced the departure of his chief of staff, Katie Boyd Britt, following the official notice of her decision to serve as President and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, a non-partisan business association representing companies throughout the state. “Katie Britt is an exceptional choice to serve as CEO … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 7, 2018

Opinion

Labor Day’s forgotten meaning still hotly debated

Labor Day is intended to be a tribute to the labor movement and, “is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers,” according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s website. Today, in Republican-dominated states, labor unions are seen as an enemy to free enterprise. David Macaray writing for CounterPunch suggests it’s not the … Continued

Bill Britt

September 3, 2018

BCA announces new executive committee members, ongoing transition plan

After a tumultuous summer for the Business Council of Alabama, one of the state’s most prominent business and lobbying groups, that included the ouster of the group’s longtime CEO, the BCA’s board of directors announced Wednesday a new plan to revitalize the group and a new executive committee that will lead the group through that transition. … Continued

Chip Brownlee

August 15, 2018

US Sen. Shelby endorses Sen. Strange

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., endorsed appointed Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala., in the Republican primary runoff on Sept. 26. The endorsement is being promulgated in a statewide direct mail campaign paid for by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and their Alabama affiliate: the Business Council … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 18, 2017