Live from Shared Value Summit: Business Leaders on Social Change

Can't make it to New York? Watch the 2017 Shared Value Leadership Summit from your desk!

Live from Shared Value Summit: Business Leaders on Social Change

This week, FSG's Shared Value Initiative will be streaming the entire plenary program of the 2017 Shared Value Leadership Summit.

Over 200 Global Investors Urge G7 to Stand by Paris Agreement and Drive its Swift Implementation

Long-term institutional investors representing more than USD 15 Trillion in assets have written to G7 heads of state urging governments to stand by their commitments to the Paris Agreement at their upcoming Summit in Taormina, Italy on May 26-27.

Business in a Box: PayPal’s ‘One-Stop-Shop’ for Small Businesses

Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding experience. But we hear from small business owners time and time again that it is also very daunting. Starting an online business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and setting up an online store. And once the business is up and running, there’s cash flow to monitor, inventory to track, and the often tedious process of finding capital to grow.

HP, Graham Windham and the Hamilton Connection: Changing Students' Lives With Technology

Educators and policy-makers know that personal technology and broadband access are game-changers when it comes to improving outcomes for students – but far too many of the schools they attend lack the resources to provide them. But for students who face significant challenges in their home lives, access to technology inside the classroom can help bridge the digital divide.

Why Small Business Matters

Small businesses mean more than just your favorite sandwich or the best coffee you’ve had since 2002. They bring commerce to local communities, drive innovation and contribute to the global marketplace as well. In fact, more than half of all employees in the US are employed by 28 million small businesses.

HP Labs Developed a New Rewritable Printing Technology Set to Impact Multiple Industries

In March, HP Labs piloted a new writable, energy-free display technology that could impact a wide swathe of industries, including finance, hospitality, healthcare, security, retail, and transportation.

Nike Engages Innovators to Make an Impact

With the complex challenges facing businesses today, it’s not uncommon for them to go beyond company walls in search of real-world solutions. Now, one company is opening its doors to all types of innovators from different walks of life to create a product that meets the needs of a diverse set of consumers.

Maven Gig Delivers the Shared Economy in an EV

GM’s car-sharing brand Maven recently expanded to include Maven Gig, an enabler for the sharing economy. This new platform provides the Chevrolet Bolt EV to freelance gig drivers who do not have access to a vehicle. The service supports people maximizing their earning potential, while helping add more electric vehicles to the streets.

Tips for Submitting an Award-Winning Nomination for #Citizens2017

Every year the U.S. Chamber Foundation seeks to find the best examples of corporate citizenship from around the world. If you’re a company or nonprofit partner we encourage you to submit a nomination for our 18th annual Corporate Citizenship Awards!

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