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Chicago in the top 20 for costliest commutes for drivers nationwide

A new study found that Chicago commuters lose over $8,000 in wages each year sitting in traffic during their drive to and from work.

Chicago Sun-Times

10 questions for John McCabe of the North East England Chamber of Commerce

The boss of the regional business membership organisation answers our questions

Birmingham Post

‘Ghost’ candidate probe unearths big business transfers to dark money groups

ORLANDO, Fla. — When state investigators delved into the finances of several entities tied to Florida’s 2020 “ghost” candidate scandal, they unearthed major cash contributions from some of the state’s biggest business interests, including an affiliate of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

Orlando Sentinel

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Commentary: Winning GOP strategy in 2024 – back to business with immigration reform

The recent GOP attacks on the business community, including its leading advocacy group the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, arguably contributed to a poor showing in the 2022 midterms and is not the answer for success in the presidential and congressional elections in 2024.

Tribune News Service

Bears, business group push to make Arlington Heights subsidy plan more than just X’s and O’s on a blackboard

No legislation has been filed and no sponsors have been named for a measure that would create a new class of tax incentive that would allow the Bears to pay to Arlington Heights a negotiated sum for the property taxes on the 326-acre site of the old Arlington International Racecourse.

Chicago Sun-Times

As Murdaugh’s ‘trial of the century’ unfolds, the town of Walterboro awaits crowds. Will they come?

WALTERBORO, S.C. — Before the prospective jurors lined up outside the Colleton County Courthouse, before Alex Murdaugh himself was shuttled inside, and before most reporters had arrived to the six-block downtown for the day, JoAnn Goodhope was up and ready to take advantage of the coming media storm.

Tribune News Service

Labour frontbench invited to Aberdeen after Starmer rules out oil investment

The Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce accused the Labour leader of misunderstanding the energy transition.

The Independent UK

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Jon Weiss, owner of one of original Ace stores, dies at 87

Weiss Ace Hardware of Glenview, founded in 1931 in Evanston, was one of the first stores in the chain. Jon Weiss helped shape Glenview’s business community.

Chicago Sun-Times

Swedish eyes on the Humber as Stena Line invests with ABP

Krona tipped to follow as Immingham plans taken in by Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Birmingham Post

Northern Territory retail union and Chamber of Commerce unite to demand trespass law changes to protect retail, hospitality workers

As fed-up businesses suffer rising crime and antisocial behaviour, two major bodies want to see trespass laws changed to make it easier to ban abusive and violent customers.

ABC News

U.S. Chamber of Commerce chief: Business is "fed up" with Washington

The organization's president plans to say in a speech that business "demands better from our government."

Axios

Years of global supply chain chaos could be a nearshoring jackpot for the Americas in 2023

China's status as the factory of the world is diminishing, and Latin America is getting ready to step up.

Fortune

Senate adds breastfeeding worker protections to omnibus - Roll Call

The Senate adopted an amendment to the omnibus spending bill to require employers to provide space for workers to pump breastmilk on the job.

Roll Call

As GOP takes House control, where does Chamber of Commerce stand?

Policy stances and political endorsements by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce riled some Republicans who will be in the House majority next year.

Roll Call

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The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady leaves Washington after 26 years of placing policymaking over headline-making

Brady condemned the divisiveness that has taken hold of American politics, saying social media is the biggest driver of the problem while applauding former President Donald Trump for his influence on the Republican party.

Caixin Global

British Businesses Prepare for Rising Covid Infections as China Scales Back Controls

An annual survey by the British Chamber of Commerce in China shows a pessimistic outlook, with Chair Julian MacCormac saying it’s too early to predict the impact of ‘zero-Covid’ relaxation efforts

WEKU

Kentucky businesses and online distribution centers are expected to reap the benefits of holiday sho

It’s a wait-and-see attitude regarding Christmas holiday spending across the Commonwealth. That's according to officials with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Kate Shanks is the senior vice president for public affairs with the Chamber.

Birmingham Post

Ed Miliband on Humber 2030 Vision and how Labour aims to lead the global race to Net Zero

Big interview with former Labour leader who is now focused on the energy portfolio he once headed in government

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Los Angeles Times

In West Hollywood election, a famously liberal city appears to take a moderate turn

LOS ANGELES — In November 1984, the newly formed city of West Hollywood grabbed the world's attention when it seated the nation's first City Council with an openly gay majority.

Fortune

Is it time for Big Business to stop spending money on elections?

In an increasingly toxic political climate, the reputational risks of corporate donations to candidates could outweigh the potential gains.

ABC News

Hervey Bay loses Queensland Touch Football’s Junior State Cup to Rockhampton

A carnival that attracts more than 3,000 junior touch football players to the Wide Bay region is moving to a new town and community leaders want to know why.

Reuters

Cuba slashes growth forecast as economic crisis grinds on

Cuba has cut by half its original forecast for growth in 2022, the head of its chamber of commerce said on Monday, as the Caribbean island nation struggles to jumpstart its ailing economy and all-important tourism industry.

Birmingham Post

New apartments planned in revamp of chamber of commerce HQ

Building designed by legendary Birmingham architect John Madin will undergo repair work and two new buildings will be constructed with residential accommodation

Glasgow Live

Fears Glasgow budget cuts will send city back to the 'dark ages'

With the city facing £119.4m in cuts, and around £12m of those set to fall on the city's environmental services there are concerns the impact could "wreck" the local economy.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Finland to Establish 1st Joint Business Council

The Federation of Saudi Chambers and the Finland Chamber of Commerce signed on Friday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Helsinki to establish a joint Saudi-Finnish Business Council. Under the MoU, the Council will carry out commercial and promotional activities systematically in the field of trade and investment, while focusing…

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