Digital transformation is a key priority of the government and its work with the Inter-American Development Bank. Bold steps towards advancing this agenda are underway, including the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Digital Transformation in 2021. In this five-part series we will explore opportunities for digital transformation in T&T’s grocery eco-system and learn how… Seguir leyendo The Digital Grocery Ecosystem – Shaping the future of retail
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SBA Administrator Guzman Joined Congresswomen Salazar and Wilson in Miami to Highlight Government Contracting Opportunities and Visit Small Businesses
MIAMI, FL – On Monday, March 24, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, visited the Miami area to highlight the importance of government contracting for entrepreneurs and to hear from local small business owners about the… Seguir leyendo SBA Administrator Guzman Joined Congresswomen Salazar and Wilson in Miami to Highlight Government Contracting Opportunities and Visit Small Businesses
The Future of AI: Experts Weigh in on Global Competition and Fairness
Artificial intelligence is increasingly prominent in our everyday lives, from smart home devices to navigation and music streaming. In fact, 70% of businesses are expected to use AI by 2030. However, the United States is already facing stiff competition for global AI leadership. China has stated its ambitions to become an “AI superpower” by 2030 and… Seguir leyendo The Future of AI: Experts Weigh in on Global Competition and Fairness
Spiraling Inflation Is Small Businesses’ Top Concern According to New Survey
Small businesses everywhere are being impacted by the interrelated challenges of rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the worker shortage crisis—but inflation is hitting small businesses especially hard. Inflation is, by far, the top concern for small businesses this quarter, according to new data from the MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Special Report on Inflation… Seguir leyendo Spiraling Inflation Is Small Businesses’ Top Concern According to New Survey
Florida Supply Chain Summit on March 21-23 to Focus on Kinks Linked to Shortages on Shelves
Sessions also aimed at providing answers to real world challenges, such asmeeting the growing e-commerce challenges through Amazon’s expansion in Lakeland and Walmart’s use of robots to mitigate labor shortages TAMPA, Fla.–If you are interested in doing business in Florida or are performing vital supply chain, logistics or trade services, this action-packed 3-day summit is… Seguir leyendo Florida Supply Chain Summit on March 21-23 to Focus on Kinks Linked to Shortages on Shelves
U.S. Chamber: We Can’t Fill 11.3 Million Open Jobs without More Legal Immigration
Washington, D.C. — Today’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed there were 11.3 million job openings in January, little changed from 11.4 million the month before. “There are 4.75 million more open jobs today than there are people looking for work. One reason for the shortfall is decreased legal immigration. It is past time for Congress to… Seguir leyendo U.S. Chamber: We Can’t Fill 11.3 Million Open Jobs without More Legal Immigration
Spiraling Inflation Is Small Businesses’ Top Concern According to New Survey
Small businesses everywhere are being impacted by the interrelated challenges of rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the worker shortage crisis—but inflation is hitting small businesses especially hard. Inflation is, by far, the top concern for small businesses this quarter, according to new data from the MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Special Report on Inflation… Seguir leyendo Spiraling Inflation Is Small Businesses’ Top Concern According to New Survey
Announcement of Dilawar Syed as the State Department’s Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs
The Department of State is pleased to announce Dilawar Syed as the new Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs. Special Representative Syed brings a strong background in business and entrepreneurship, having built global enterprises in the fields of technology, healthcare, and business services. Special Representative Syed will also draw on his experience working at… Seguir leyendo Announcement of Dilawar Syed as the State Department’s Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs
IDB Lab Invests in Colombian Startup to Teach English to Manual Workers
THE INITIATIVE SEEKS BETTER JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IDB Lab, the innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), will provide financial support to Slang, the Colombian educational technology startup that is based on machine learning and artificial intelligence, to teach English to manual workers. This investment, worth $1 million, will support students entering… Seguir leyendo IDB Lab Invests in Colombian Startup to Teach English to Manual Workers
Infrastructure investment is critical to economic recovery
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “Our elected leaders are on the precipice of a historic investment in our nation’s crumbling infrastructure. Turning this long-overdue promise into a reality will grow our economy and… Seguir leyendo Infrastructure investment is critical to economic recovery