Leadership in Action

U.S. corporations play a vital role in American society as engines of creativity, innovation and economic opportunity. The long-term success of these companies and the U.S. economy depends on businesses investing in the economic security of their employees and the communities in which they operate. From offering competitive wages and benefits to developing training programs to enrich the skills of students and adult workers, leading U.S. employers are creating opportunities for Americans to secure well-paying jobs and build fulfilling careers.

Driving Solutions

As leaders of America's largest companies, Business Roundtable CEOs believe we have a responsibility to help build a strong and sustainable economic future in the United States. That means creating quality jobs and good wages and benefits. It requires action to increase opportunity and raise living standards. It demands advancing public policies that better enable people of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. Together with partners in the public, private and non-profit sectors, Business Roundtable CEOs are committed to driving solutions that make a meaningful difference for workers, families, communities and businesses of all sizes.

Making an Impact

Business Roundtable members annually

Employ

More than 15 million people

Give

More than $8 billion in charitable contributions

Invest

Nearly $147 billion annually in research and development

Pay

Nearly $296 billion in dividends to shareholders

Generate

More than $488 billion in revenues for small and medium-sized businesses

Provide

Health care and retirement benefits to tens of millions of Americans and their families

*statistics based on 2017 data

Up to the Challenge

Fueled by the promise of opportunity and the power of innovation, the United States has built the world’s most vibrant, diverse and dynamic economy. Our nation’s future prosperity and competitiveness now depends on meeting pressing economic challenges we face today.

Rebuilding America’s Economic Foundation

Once a national economic asset, America's deteriorating infrastructure now stands as one of the largest impediments to strong and sustained economic growth. Our nation's long-term competitiveness depends on addressing these pressing infrastructure needs today. 
Creating Pathways to Career Success

A strong American economy demands a skilled, diverse and competitive U.S. workforce. Action is needed now to better align education, training and workforce readiness programs to the jobs of today and careers of the future.
Maintaining America's Tax Competitiveness

Today's U.S. corporate tax system is on par with the rest of the developed world, encouraging companies to invest in America, benefiting U.S. workers, families and communities. Policymakers should preserve and build upon this system to promote strong, sustained economic growth.

Innovation Nation: An American Innovation Agenda for 2020

Business Roundtable CEOs have put forward a cross-cutting policy agenda to secure U.S. leadership in innovation, maintain a robust U.S. economy and increase living standards for all Americans through 2020 and beyond.
Read the Agenda

Why Congress Should Pass USMCA

Trade with Canada and Mexico supports jobs in all 50 states. Browse this interactive map to learn how your state and others benefit from trilateral trade in North America.

Business Roundtable Data Privacy Framework

Working with companies from virtually every sector of the U.S. economy, Business Roundtable has released a framework for a national law that establishes core individual data privacy rights and provides clear obligations for how companies handle personal data.

The Latest

Sep 12

Business Roundtable Urges Congress and Administration to Enact Bipartisan Solutions to Prevent Gun Violence

Technology
Sep 10

Business Roundtable CEOs Call on Congress to Pass Comprehensive, Nationwide Consumer Data Privacy Law

Leadership in Action
Aug 25

Redefined Purpose of a Corporation: Welcoming the Debate

Trade
Aug 23

Business Roundtable Statement on U.S.-China Trade Dispute

Leadership in Action
Aug 19

Business Roundtable Redefines the Purpose of a Corporation to Promote ‘An Economy That Serves All Americans’

Education & Workforce
Jul 18

Federal Minimum Wage Policy

Jul 17

Business Roundtable Statement on Current Political Discourse

Technology
Jul 10

BRT Releases Recommendations for Strengthening Digital Identity, Reducing Identity Theft and Fraud

"By helping to bridge the divide between political parties and working collaboratively to drive solutions, Business Roundtable CEOs play a key role in fostering economic mobility and sustained growth. Working together, the business community and government can foster a healthy and vibrant business climate that creates opportunity for everyone in this country."

Jamie Dimon

Chairman and CEO, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Chairman, Business Roundtable

Learn More