Rania Rostom: The Way We Work is Changing (And That’s a Good Thing)
Disruptive forces such as the Industrial Internet, advanced manufacturing and the Global Brain represent an opportunity that our region cannot afford to miss.
Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale: Safeguarding U.S. Trade Secrets Abroad — An Imperative for U.S. Competitiveness
When it comes to safeguarding America’s trade secrets — and the jobs that depend on them — bolstering U.S. law is not enough. The Trans-Pacific Partnership can help to ensure more robust protection abroad as well.
Sophisticated techniques for stealing trade secrets from U.S. companies are being deployed by foreign perpetrators at an unprecedented rate, at a potential cost of billions of dollars.
Cindy Cisneros: How Business Can Ramp Up Education to Drive Down Unemployment
Companies across America are building stronger workforces by investing in employee skillsbuilding and education. Cities need to play a stronger role in supporting their efforts.
Amb. Jendayi Frazer: Ex-Im Bank Key to Economic Diplomacy
The Ex-Im Bank is a necessary tool to involve American companies in emerging market growth and deepen economic ties.
Blair Glencorse: Building Business Through Trust in Africa
Businesses can help build trust and transform the lives of Africa’s citizens through greater engagement, transparency and collaboration.
Stephen Ezell: Latest Data Lend Urgency to Need for Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization
With global competitors expanding export credit to support their own companies, why would the Unites States unilaterally disarm the Ex-Im Bank?
With Congress in the midst of considering legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank — its current authorization expires and thus must be extended by June 30, 2015 — comes fresh evidence reiterating the vital need for the Bank in providing export credit finance support for America’s exporters.
Rep. Rick Larsen: FAA Reauthorization Poses Opportunities for U.S. Aviation Leadership and Growth
The U.S. must keep up with the latest technological advances around the world, from unmanned aircraft to next-generation airspace management.
Ralph Cavalieri: Finding an Alternative Way to Fuel the Aviation Industry
More than 135,000 people will visit the Paris Air Show this week to explore the next generation of aviation innovation. Developing the next generation of aviation jet fuels must be a part of this conversation.
Sustainable alternative aviation fuels are within our grasp. The science and the economics are all fairly well understood — though there’s plenty of room for innovation and improvement. Making it a reality, however, requires a long-term investment in research and supply chain development coupled with stable government policies.
Brian Littlefield: Skyrocketing Aerospace Growth and Complex Supply Chains
Commercial airplane makers are ramping up production to meet historic demand from operators around the world, but the good times come with risk in this increasingly complex business that sees supply chains sprawling further and often into emerging markets.
Now, more than ever, a mastery of aerospace logistics is key to success. Without it, the chance for failure grows.
Jeffrey R. Immelt: The Importance of Growth
Speech as delivered to The Economic Club, Washington, DC, on June 17, 2015.