WASHINGTON, D.C. — At its board meeting last week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Accreditation designation to 19 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.“Chambers of commerce that achieve an Accreditation designation are truly leaders in their industry” said Raymond P. Towle, U.S. Chamber Vice President, Federation Relations and IOM. “When chambers of commerce earn the distinction of becoming Accredited, it is a mark of excellence for the organization, its staff, and its leadership. This rigorous review includes all aspects of a chamber’s policies, operations, and programming, and Accredited chambers are recognized for their ability to serve as a resource to their region’s businesses while maintaining transparent governance practices, sound financial controls, safe work environments, effective communications, and value in programming.
Texas Association of Business asks Gov. Abbott to stop accepting, distributing weekly $300 in federal aid Employers believe that supplemental UI benefit payments from Washington is disincentivizing work and resulting in many good Texas jobs going unfilled. Author: Reagan Roy Updated: 12:02 PM CDT May 13, 2021
TYLER, Texas The Texas Association of Business, along with 37 business associations and chambers of commerce, sent a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott and the Chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission, Bryan Daniel, asking them to consider ending Texas’s participation in the supplemental federal UI payment which stacks on top of standard unemployment insurance.
Employers are citing the $300 additional weekly federal stimulus payment as the biggest barrier to fill their job openings and some states have already announced they are ending participation in this program.
Two northwest Houston suburbs are set to grow like crazy this year
Paul Wedding, Staff writer
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As seen a new home is constructed in a new development called Raleigh Creek in Tomball.Gustavo Huerta, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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As seen a new home is constructed in a new development called Raleigh Creek, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Tomball.Gustavo Huerta, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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As seen a new home is constructed in a new development called Raleigh Creek, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Tomball.Gustavo Huerta, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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As seen a new home is constructed in a new development called Raleigh Creek, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Tomball.Gustavo Huerta, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less