From a joint statement by the members of Business Roundtable (BRT), the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE), and Mexico’s Consejo Mexicano de Hombres de Negocios (CMHN). CEO members of the group met at BRT's Washington offices on Sept. 20, 2012: [North] America is blessed with an... Continue Reading
A constant flow of news stories points out the economic benefits of and growing support for hydrofracturing in the production of fossil fuels. A round-up: CNNMoney, "North Dakota grows five times faster than nation." Propelled by a massive energy boom, North Dakota once again captured the... Continue Reading
All across the United States, natural gas is proving to be fuel for economic growth, especially in the chemical sector and steel industry. Reuters, "Dow Chemical to build specialty plants on U.S. Gulf Coast" (Reuters) - Dow Chemical Co said it plans to build several plants on the U.S. Gulf... Continue Reading
BRT-member CEOs unveiled the Roundtable's latest policy report today, "Taking Action on Energy: A CEO Vision for America’s Energy Future." A telephone news briefing was led on the report by David Cote, chairman and chief executive officer of Honeywell International; Nick Akins, president and... Continue Reading
Business associations found much to comment upon in President Obama's State of the Union address. In general, the tone was positive. A roundup: Business Roundtable, President John Engler statement, "BRT: SOTU Strikes Encouraging Notes on Jobs and Growth; Now It's Time for Action": Growth and... Continue Reading