Kansas Chamber Announces Annual Dinner Keynote Speaker
Monday, January 20, 2020
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TOPEKA, KAN. – The Kansas Chamber announced Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer will be the keynote speaker for Chamber’s 2020 Annual Dinner. “The Kansas Chamber and its members are excited to host Ari Fleischer as our keynote speaker in January,” said Alan Cobb,... The p... .. read more..
Cookie-Cutter Approach to Non-Compete Agreements Unwise
Monday, January 20, 2020
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The Michigan Chamber testified in the State House last week in opposition to legislation to restrict employers’ use of noncompete agreements. The Chamber’s testimony focused on why it isn’t wise to take a cookie-cutter approach to this complex issue. Read more about Cookie-Cutter Approach to Non... .. read more..
State of the State Needs to Focus on Workforce, Health Care Costs
Monday, January 20, 2020
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By Kurt R. Bauer WMC President & CEO Gov. Tony Evers will deliver his second State of the State address this coming Wednesday, and it would be a missed opportunity if he did not discuss Wisconsin’s workforce shortage and … Continued .. read more..
2020 Will Be An Important Year for International Trade
Friday, January 17, 2020
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The year 2020 is shaping up to be a big one for international trade - China, USMCA, Brexit, US-Europe trade, tariffs and more. Here’s what AIM is following: .. read more..
State Holding Employment Status Seminars Statewide
Friday, January 17, 2020
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The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has scheduled free seminars throughout the state on AB 5 and the ABC test for classifying workers. AB 5 (Gonzalez; D-San Diego; Chapter 296) placed into law starting January 1 the ABC test for determining whether a worker is an employee or in... .. read more..
Higher education funding must be prioritized in 2020, KCTCS president says
Friday, January 17, 2020
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As the state legislature gets set to craft the next two-year state budget, Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) President Jay Box says investment in higher education must be a priority. In an interview with The Bottom Line, Box, […] The post Higher education funding must ... .. read more..
CalChamber Alert – January 10, 2020
Friday, January 17, 2020
Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce (https://advocacy.calchamber.com)
https://calchamberalert.com/ The post CalChamber Alert – January 10, 2020 appeared first on Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce . .. read more..
WMC Thanks Senate for USMCA Passage, Asks President Trump to Quickly Sign Agr...
Thursday, January 16, 2020
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MADISON – After the U.S Senate voted 89 to 10 in favor of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt Bauer released the following statement: “We’re glad the Senate followed the lead of … Continued .. read more..