According to the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) Business Confidence Index (BCI) for July, business confidence stood at 106.9 in May and increased by 1.9 index points in June but decreased by 1.5 index points in July to 107.3.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/business/business-confidence-subdued-retail-sales-drop-august-2023/

According to the U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in Arkansas 76% of parents miss work due to child care issues and 11% voluntarily left a job due to child care issues.

Source: https://talkbusiness.net/2023/02/rep-mayberry-offers-bill-to-address-child-care-center-workforce-shortages/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rep-mayberry-offers-bill-to-address-child-care-center-workforce-shortages

A few days after the June 2 interview, Aitken and five city council members attended a private luncheon hosted by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at Angel Stadium which raised questions about whether officials violated the state’s chief open meeting law.

Source: https://voiceofoc.org/2023/08/angels-baseball-still-wants-5m-from-anaheim-over-illegal-and-dead-sale-of-angel-stadium/

Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews speaks to the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 (CTV News Edmonton/Matt Marshall).

Source: https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/no-surprises-from-alberta-fund-before-election-toews-pledges-to-edmonton-business-leaders-1.6303393

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talks to attendees at a speech at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce on July 20, 2023.

Source: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/08/30/news/alberta-communities-six-month-pause-renewable-energy-approvals

Also present during the event were Cebu Home and Builders Centre CEO Michael Co, Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Kelie Ko, and representatives from Banilad, Mandaue City Government.

Source: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/513252/mandaue-lgu-private-sector-install-bike-repair-stations

Also, the president will touch on details around emerging cross-sectoral investment opportunities in Nigeria in his address to American business leaders at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/unga-78-tinubu-others-to-mark-halftime-of-sdgs-in-new-york/

Ambassador of the Year Dana Wasser stands with Crystal Jordan, new executive director of the Port Neches Chamber of Commerce.

Source: https://www.panews.com/2023/01/20/photos-port-neches-chamber-celebrates-fun-times-positive-outlook/

Applications are now being accepted into the program, which will take place from June 5 to 9, 2023, according to a press release from the Tipp City Chamber of Commerce.

Source: https://miamivalleytoday.com/leadership-apps-being-accepted-for-rising-seniors/

Are you interested in becoming a member of the Chamber of Commerce?

Source: https://ecbpublishing.com/conexons-bobby-hutchinson-to-speak-at-april-chamber-luncheon/

As Benzie Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Barefoot brings home, “most retirees who I know Laura Henry, Vlasta Bovee, Linda Becktel enjoy their ‘free time’ for a while before they get bored.

Source: https://mynorth.com/2023/03/local-retirees-are-saving-the-day-for-small-town-businesses/

As summer fades into fall, the Jewish Chamber of Commerce invites entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts to come together for an evening of camaraderie and growth.

Source: https://www.heritagefl.com/story/2023/08/25/news/jewish-chamber-rosh-hashanah-networking-breakfast/18660.html

Attendees listen to a speaker during the Deseret Elevate Forum at the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas, Nev., on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/27/23935096/nevada-way-of-doing-things

At the 2023 Session Priorities event hosted in January by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Gov. Tim Walz heralded this as “the Golden Age for infrastructure.”

Source: https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2023/02/optimizing-infrastructure-investment-strategies-employed-by-minnesotas-largest-public-private-partnership/

Avon-Canton Chamber of Commerce The Jingle Bell Trolley will be running between Avon and Canton on Nov.18.

Source: https://www.courant.com/2023/10/26/holiday-trolley-avon-canton-chamber/

Basalt town officials have pledged they will work with the Basalt Chamber of Commerce to promote business this summer.

Source: https://www.aspendailynews.com/news/basalt-tries-to-ease-parking-concerns-on-midland-avenue/article_ace68d42-e7fc-11ed-af6b-f721a2668e04.html

BC Opposition leader Kevin Falcon, with Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce CEO Alex Mitchell, takes questions from the audience during a chamber Leaders Lunch on Wednesday (May 24).

Source: https://www.abbynews.com/news/opposition-leader-kevin-falcon-says-highway-1-expansion-a-priority-in-eastern-fraser-valley/

Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced the roster of panelists for their Annual Budget Breakfast event to be hosted at Hamilton Princess Hotel on Monday, 20th February.

Source: https://bernews.com/2023/02/chamber-announces-budget-breakfast-panelists/

Brandon Chamber of Commerce president Tanya LaBuick says there are many reasons to be optimistic about her city's business community.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/brandon-restaurants-expand-winnipeg-1.6819021?cmp=rss

Bruce Williams, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, said he was excited but “not surprised at all” to hear that B.C.’s capital, where he has lived for more than 20 years, was top of the magazine's list.

Source: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/victoria-embraces-adventure-for-top-spot-on-cond%C3%A9-nast-list-of-world-s-best-cities-1.6590180