uschamber.com Magazine June 2003

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• An Exclusive Interview With John Henshaw
  Uschamber.com staff recently caught up with John Henshaw, head of the Labor Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), to discuss his approach to ensuring workplace health and safety.
• Chamber Participates in Small Business Conference
  The U.S. Chamber participated in the Department of Energy’s annual small business procurement conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 11-14.
• Congress Freezes Postal Rate
  Due to a new bill that passed both the House and the Senate with bipartisan support, U.S. postal rates will not increase until at least 2006. It now awaits approval from President Bush, who is expected to sign it into law.
• Chamber Member Wins SBA Award
  The U.S. Chamber is proud to announce that member Wayne M. Gatewood Jr., president and CEO of Quality Support, Inc., was named Veterans Small Business Advocate of the Year for the Washington Metropolitan Area for 2003.
• Business Matchmaking Scholarships Available
  Provides small-business representatives with a chance to discuss near-term contracting opportunities with government and private company procurement officers in prescheduled, one-on-one meetings.
• Fueling America’s Energy Needs
  “Energy is the juice that literally keeps the economy moving,” says William Kovacs, vice president, Environment, Technology & Regulatory Affairs at the U.S. Chamber.
• Working on Homeland Security Chamber Urges Cooperation, Not Regulation
  While protecting the country from terrorist attacks, it is important to avoid sending America’s economy into a tailspin caused by government regulations that stress rigorous mandates over collaboration with business.
• Jobs for the Disabled
  For the last 20 years, the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) has played a leadership role in helping people with disabilities who are employable enter the workforce.
• Chamber Fights for Small Business Program
  As many business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs have learned, consulting with Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) pays off big.
• Relieving the Paperwork Burden
  Last year the U.S. Chamber fought hard for passage of the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, which provides real assistance to small businesses coping with a mountain of government regulations and paperwork requirements.
• Chamber Cares About Your Bottom Line
  As you reach the midpoint of 2003, take a moment to consider if you are getting the most out of your U.S. Chamber membership.
• Focusing on Regional Issues
  During a recent U.S. Chamber regional meeting on transportation infrastructure , business and government leaders emphasized that the best way to address state transportation needs is to get involved in the national debate on the issue.
• Success Insight: Putting Safety First Pays Off
  Scott Construction, Inc. has increased safety awareness among their employees by establishing safety programs.
• Tech Tools: Regulating Spam?
  Recent surveys have indicated that a majority of American consumers categorize almost any unsolicited mass e-mail as spam- unless it originated from a company with whom they’ve previously done business.
• Getting the Economy Moving Again
  America's aging transportation infrastructure is a threat to the nation's economy, global competitiveness, environment, and homeland security.
• Face Off: Amtrak: Should It Be Privatized?
  Ronald Utt and Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) debate over the privatization of Amtrak.
• In Your Corner: Business Gets Its Day In Court
  When the U.S. Supreme Court voted to overturn a punitive damage award that was 145 times greater than the compensatory damages in the case, the justices made an unmistakable move to restrict "irrational and arbitrary" verdicts against business.
• Small Business Matters: Marketing Your Small Business
  You can have a spectacular product or service, but if no one knows about it, you still have it at the end of the day. Many small-business owners fall short of effectively marketing their goods and services, resulting in lost revenues and lower profits.
• Working For You: Bruce Josten
  Bruce Josten, one of the U.S. Chamber's most renowned employees, is recognized throughout the nation's capital as a strong advocate for business and as one of the most politically connected association executives.
• ECON 101: What's Happened to Manufacturing?
  The manufacturing share of GDP and jobs has fallen in the past 50 years. Why has the drop occurred? Will it continue? And what can and should be done about it? Novemeber 2002