An Enduring Mission and a Vision for the Future

The American business community has been an extraordinary source of strength and solutions during a uniquely complicated time in our shared history. The challenges we face are numerous and complex. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs, and other job creators don’t shrink back from challenges—they rise and overcome them. They find ways to serve their customers and communities in new ways. They adapt and evolve their business models to meet… Seguir leyendo An Enduring Mission and a Vision for the Future

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Carnival announces Stein Kruse as new Senior Advisor to the President and CEO

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced Stein Kruse has been named to a new role as senior advisor to the chairman and to the CEO. “Stein’s knowledge and experience have been invaluable to the corporation during the course of his career,” said Arnold Donald, president and CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc. “This… Seguir leyendo Carnival announces Stein Kruse as new Senior Advisor to the President and CEO

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Florida Organizes First-In-Nation Virtual International Trade Show

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (October, 2020) – Enterprise Florida, Inc. has announced the first-ever Florida International Trade Expo, a virtual showcase and matchmaker of leading Florida export products and services. Taking place over three days from March 16th to March 18th, 2021, Florida is the first U.S. state to organize such a virtual trade event. This… Seguir leyendo Florida Organizes First-In-Nation Virtual International Trade Show

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New offering speeds up access to funds for business owners

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Everyday Funding makes funds available faster and more often as merchants receive payments from customers Now more than ever, small businesses need to move faster, be more agile and demonstrate the flexibility needed to thrive in the current environment. For business owners, cash flow and timely funding are vitally important. They need continuous access to… Seguir leyendo New offering speeds up access to funds for business owners

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Gilead Partnering with 40 Companies to Scale Up Production of Promising COVID-19 Treatment

Gilead’s innovative medicine, Veklury® (remdesivir), has been making headlines as the first antiviral treatment for COVID-19 to demonstrate patient improvement in clinical studies — enabling patients to recover more quickly, and freeing up provider time and hospital resources.   Since January, Gilead has taken multiple steps to ramp up production and rapidly build supply of Veklury®, preparing for potential global demand.  In… Seguir leyendo Gilead Partnering with 40 Companies to Scale Up Production of Promising COVID-19 Treatment

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Most Small Businesses Say the Economy Is Their Top Election Issue

A majority of America’s small businesses rank the economy as one of the top two issues influencing who they will vote for this fall according to data from the Q3 2020 MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (Index). The survey of 1,000 small business owners—conducted between August 21 and 27 of this year—also indicates… Seguir leyendo Most Small Businesses Say the Economy Is Their Top Election Issue

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The Cost of Inaction is Too Great: Congress Must Pass A Phase 4 Coronavirus Relief Package

Congress and the administration deserve credit for their swift action early on to support American businesses and workers amid the coronavirus pandemic, but a lot is still riding on the passage of a Phase 4 economic relief package.   Lawmakers must get this done to give our economy a boost and businesses the support they need. The cost of inaction is too great.   Here… Seguir leyendo The Cost of Inaction is Too Great: Congress Must Pass A Phase 4 Coronavirus Relief Package

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Carnival Corporation statement related to CLIA’s news

Miami, Florida, September 21, 2020.- Our highest responsibility and top priorities are compliance, protecting the environment, and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, our crew members and the communities we visit. That ongoing focus is reflected in the core elements of extensive health protocols for a gradual resumption of cruise operations in the Americas submitted today by… Seguir leyendo Carnival Corporation statement related to CLIA’s news

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Women and Trade: The Role of Trade in Promoting Women’s Equality

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Trade can dramatically improve women’s lives, creating new jobs, enhancing consumer choice, and increasing women’s bargaining power in society. But women’s relationship with trade is complex, as it can also lead to job losses and a concentration of work in lower-skilled jobs To ensure that trade enhances opportunities for everyone—regardless of gender—policymakers should assess the potential… Seguir leyendo Women and Trade: The Role of Trade in Promoting Women’s Equality

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Facebook Reduced Its Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions Footprint by 59%

Facebook has established a science-based target to reduce its operational emissions by 75% by the end of 2020 compared with 2017 levels and has already reduced its greenhouse gas footprint significantly. In 2019, the company reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 59% compared with 2017 levels. The company has committed to accelerating the renewable energy… Seguir leyendo Facebook Reduced Its Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions Footprint by 59%

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