2021 State of American Business Event - U.S. Chamber of Commerce



Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's for their 22nd annual State of American Business event as they explore how a united business community can rally a divided nation around a widespread economic recovery, restore good governance, and rebuild our economy for the future.

This year, the are adding Policy Power Hours on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday to explore the challenges and opportunities on the horizon at the state, national, and global level.


 

State of American Business Address
Thomas J. Donohue, CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Thomas J. Donohue

CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce


Panel: Forging Solutions and Leading the Recovery
Neil Bradley, EVP & Chief Policy Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Neil Bradley

 

EVP & Chief Policy Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Rep. John Katko (R-NY)
Rep. John Katko

(R-New York)

Nela Richardson, Senior Vice President & Chief Economist, ADP
Nela Richardson

Senior Vice President & Chief Economist, ADP

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA)
Rep. Abigail Spanberger

(D-VA)


Panel: Strengthening Democracy and the Role of Business
Marlene Colucci, Executive Director, The Business Council
Marlene Colucci

Executive Director, The Business Council

Gregori Lebedev, Chairman, Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
Gregori Lebedev

Chairman, Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)

Andrew Wilson, Executive Director, Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
Andrew Wilson

Executive Director, Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)


Panel: Innovating & Adapting for the Future
Suzanne Clark, President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Suzanne Clark

President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Dara Khosrowhahi, CEO, Uber
Dara Khosrowhahi

CEO, Uber

Penny Pennington, Managing Partner, Edward Jones Investments
Penny Pennington

 

Managing Partner, Edward Jones Investments
Mike Roman, Chairman & CEO, 3M
Mike Roman

Chairman & CEO, 3M


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For Any Questions: Our team at events@uschamber.com is standing by to answer questions before and throughout the program. 

 

Full Agenda for the Week

Tuesday, January 12  

12:00 pm ET 
State of American Business Address 

  • Thomas J. Donohue, CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

 
Panel: Forging Solutions and Leading the Recovery 

  • The Hon. John M. Katko (R- NY), U.S. House of Representatives  
  • Nela Richardson, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, ADP   
  • The Hon. Abigail Spanberger (D- VA), U.S. House of Representatives
  • Moderated by Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce   


Panel: Strengthening Democracy and the Role of Business

  • Marlene Colucci, Executive Director, The Business Council
  • Andrew Wilson, Executive Director, Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) 
  • Moderated by Gregori Lebedev, Chairman, Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) 

  
Panel: Innovating and Adapting for the Future 

  • Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO, Uber  
  • Penny Pennington, Managing Partner, Edward Jones Investments 
  • Mike Roman, Chairman and CEO, 3M 
  • Moderated by Suzanne Clark, President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 
 

Wednesday, January 13  

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET 
Policy Power Hour: America’s Global Competitiveness 

  • Moderated by Myron Brilliant, Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

 
Challenges and Opportunities in U.S.-China Relationship 

  • Charles Freeman, Senior Vice President for Asia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

 
Reframing the Transatlantic Relationship 

  • Marjorie Chorlins, Senior Vice President, European Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 


Panel: Global Reach and Impact 

  • Nisha Biswal, President, U.S.-India Business Council, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 
  • Khush Choksy, Senior Vice President, Middle East, Turkey and Central Asia Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 
  • Scott Eisner, President, U.S.-Africa Business Center, Senior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 
  • Neil Herrington, Senior Vice President, Americas, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 
 

Thursday, January 14  

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET  
Policy Power Hour: Spotlight on Washington 
 
Business Priorities for 2021 

  • Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

 
Call for Bipartisanship 

  • Jason Grumet, President and Founder, Bipartisan Policy Center 

 
Panel: Deep Dive: Infrastructure 

  • Collin O’Mara, President and CEO, National Wildlife Federation 
  • Yvette Pena-O'Sullivan, Executive Director, LIUNA 
  • Thomas Smith, Executive Director, American Society of Civil Engineers 
  • Moderated by Martin Durbin, Senior Vice President, Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce  

 
Panel: Workforce: Education, Reskilling, and Immigration 

  • Ali Noorani, President and CEO, National Immigration Forum 
  • Tom Stenzel, President and CEO, United Fresh Produce Association 
  • Ashli Watts, President and CEO, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce 
  • Moderated by Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce  
 

Friday, January 15  

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET  
Policy Power Hour: State Issues, National Implications 
 
Remarks:  

  • Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

 
Small Business Panel 

  • Melissa Bercier, Founder & President, Couch Clarity 
  • Russell Dunn, Owner, Maid in Texas 
  • Moderated by Tom Sullivan, Vice President, Small Business Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

 
Navigating an Emerging Patchwork of State & Local Laws 

  • Katie Boyd Britt, President and CEO, Business Council of Alabama 
  • John Harmon, Founder, President, and CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey 
  • Allan Zaremberg, President and CEO, California State Chamber of Commerce 
  • Moderated by Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

 
Interview: State Lawsuit Climate 

  • Dave Yost, Attorney General, Ohio 
  • Moderated by Harold Kim, President, U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform 

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Tuesday Jan 12, 2021 Friday Jan 15, 2021

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