The state of American business 2007 - US Chamber of Commerce

05 Jan '07

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The state of American business is fundamentally strong. Whether business remains strong will depend on the decisions and actions of the government and private sector leaders who drive the world's most successful economy.

Our economy faces changes and challenges we have never seen before. It would be a serious mistake to take current growth for granted and wait until the problems we can identify today become crises tomorrow.

We must act now to reform and modernize the policies and practices that drive some jobs, capital, and companies out of our country.

We must commit ourselves today to equipping our young people with the education and training they need to succeed in a competitive worldwide economy.

We can no longer afford to ignore urgently needed improvements in our infrastructure or the compelling need to expand energy from all sources.

And with 77 million baby boomers starting to retire, we must squarely confront the realities of changing demographics— welcoming law-abiding immigrants, competing for global talent, opening markets at home and abroad, and securing our health care, pension, and entitlement systems.

In 2007, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will appeal to governments at all levels, elected offi cials across the political spectrum, companies and chambers of all sizes, and institutions across society to join us in advancing a clear mission— to build a more competitive economy that creates jobs, opportunities, and economic security for all Americans.

We understand that the political and legislative environment in Washington has changed. This may alter our tactics and, in some respects, our expectations, but not the ambition of our goals.

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