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.

Technology and Innovation Policy Priorities

Advancing Racial Equity and Justice

OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITIES



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Making an Impact

Business Roundtable members annually

Employ

20 million people

Give

More than $8 billion in charitable contributions

Invest

More than $225 billion in research and development

Pay

$360 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 2020 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.

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