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Press Releases & Statements
Nov 13, 2023
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Press Release
Business in the crossfire: New report shows how America’s toxic politics affect corporate speech
Oct 18, 2023
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Statement
The PA General Assembly’s failure to move the primary date spotlights political dysfunction
Oct 11, 2023
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Statement
BFA joins call for transparency in 2024 presidential election
Sep 21, 2023
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Statement
Passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is not just a moral imperative; it's good for business
Sep 19, 2023
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Press Release
Indiana businesses hold events across the state on National Voter Registration Day
In the News
TROUBLING TREND: Business for America survey shows companies face more political backlash for social advocacy
Along with taking care of customers and tending to the bottom line, businesses increasingly are expecting to be attacked over culture war issues, according to a new survey recently released by Business for America. “At the root of the issue is America’s dysfunctional hyper-partisan politics,” Bonk said.
Nov 17, 2023
Watchdogs want more details about 2024 candidates’ bundlers
More than a dozen campaign finance and government watchdog groups are calling for greater transparency from almost every major presidential candidate about their campaigns’ biggest fundraisers.
Oct 10, 2023
DEI: How can we promote diversity without creating division?
In The New York Times, Business for America founder and CEO Sarah Bonk recently said that “the way they’ve rolled out DEI has exacerbated divides even while addressing valuable issues. … It has created some hostility, resentment.”
Jun 8, 2023
If Civic Education Fails, the Business Community Will Suffer
Business for America is working with businesses in Indiana to bring them into collaboration with state efforts to advance civic education. It’s opened a branch in Indiana to lead the formation of an Indiana Business Alliance for Civics, building on commitments from Cummins, Elanco and Salesforce, among others.
Jun 1, 2023
The D.E.I. Movement Picks Up a Word: Belonging
The nonpartisan nonprofit Business for America recently interviewed more than two dozen executives at 18 companies and found this to be a common theme. “The way they’ve rolled out D.E.I. has exacerbated divides even while addressing valuable issues,” said Sarah Bonk, BFA’s founder and chief executive. “It has created some hostility, resentment.”
May 13, 2023
Improving K–12 civic literacy is an investment in our democracy
Businesses are concerned that too many young people lack a basic understanding of the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence and the responsibilities of being a citizen. This limited education about our democratic system makes people more vulnerable to misinformation and sowing distrust in the electoral process, which are destructive to our country’s social cohesion and economic competitiveness.
May 4, 2023
Indiana’s inaugural Civics Summit focuses on promoting education, engagement
The summit highlighted some of the work that needs to be done and how educators and non-educators alike can promote civics. The event included five panel discussions that examined civics education along with the role of the private business and the legal community in fostering civic engagement.
Apr 19, 2023
Lawmakers discuss voting reform
State Representatives Jesse Topper, R-Bedford, and Jared Solomon, D-Philadelphia, discussed their differences — and some common ground — on a host of topics related to elections reform on Friday. The event, “Lunch with Lawmakers” is part of what the group Business for America hopes will be an ongoing series. It was co-hosted by a spectrum of business-oriented organizations including the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce.
Feb 18, 2023
Opinion: Our economy depends on investment in civic literacy
Last year, we saw a great example of putting country ahead of party, with the bipartisan congressional introduction of the Civics Secures Democracy Act (CSDA), co-sponsored by Senators Cornyn (R-TX) and Coons (D-DE). Streamline is proud to have joined Timberland, Allstate, Cummins, Patagonia, Business for America and many other companies in encouraging congressional leaders to pass the bipartisan legislation.
Feb 16, 2023
NDAA contains mixed success for K Street
The nonpartisan advocacy group Business for America is on the Hill today and tomorrow to push for movement on the [bipartisan bill to overhaul the Electoral Count Act] before the House changes hands next year. Business leaders from Salesforce, Cummins, Hannon Armstrong, PepsiCo, Marriott, Bitwise Industries and the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce are set to meet with [members of Congress] about the bill.
Dec 7, 2022
Corporate Civic Engagement Cannot Wait
There are real risks to developing deeper corporate civic responsibility; but, not supporting our representative democracy is even riskier. BFA Founder Sarah Bonk describes how companies can step up their efforts—and how the “fringe benefits” for culture and business climate make civic engagement an even more worthy investment.
Nov 8, 2022
Strengthening Our Democracy Is Critical For Maintaining America’s Economic Competitiveness
“The future of our republic relies upon effective election administration, public trust in the results, and the peaceful transfer of power — and so do our markets and businesses. Our country cannot afford a constitutional crisis,” said Sarah Bonk, the founder and CEO of Business for America.
Oct 19, 2022
A Thriving Democracy Is Good For Business
As a partner of National Voter Education Week, Business for America continues to encourage and mobilize companies to be an elections resource for their employees. "Any business can help create a more engaged citizenry who are better informed on the issues and able to spot mis- and disinformation... Everyone agrees it's a winning investment,” said Sarah Bonk, founder and CEO of Business for America.
Oct 5, 2022
Proposed reforms for the Electoral Count Act draw broad support
The nonpartisan organization Business for America is mobilizing the business community with a sign-on letter to support the passage of the Electoral Count Reform Act. "The future of our republic relies upon effective election administration, public trust in the results, and the peaceful transfer of power — and so do our markets and businesses," Sarah Bonk, the founder and CEO of Business for America, said in a statement. "Our country cannot afford a constitutional crisis."
Jul 22, 2022
Business for America announces business letter of support for the Civics Secures Democracy Act
Business for America is mobilizing companies to sign a letter urging Congress to pass comprehensive bipartisan civics education legislation in 2022. The letter is open to the business community who will join a growing and diverse list of signatories including Allstate Insurance Company, American Sustainable Business Network, Aspen Skiing Company, Hannon Armstrong, Naturepedic, REI Co-op, Salesforce, and the San Francisco 49ers.
Jun 20, 2022
Senate Bill Would Boost Funding for Civics Education
“An investment in civics education produces a more informed and engaged citizenry, which leads to a more educated workforce, greater market stability, and better economic outcomes,” said Sarah Bonk, founder of Business for America.
Jun 15, 2022
$1 billion federal civics push aims to boost low trust in U.S. government, politics
The legislation has backing from… some business groups hoping to build public confidences in the political and economic systems. “Continued neglect of civics education will further weaken both our democratic institutions and our economic competitiveness,” said Sarah Bonk, founder of Business for America.
Jun 14, 2022
$1 billion federal civic push aims to boost low trust in U.S. government, politics
“Continued neglect of civics education will further weaken both our democratic institutions and our economic competitiveness,” said Sarah Bonk, founder of Business for America. “An investment in civics education produces a more informed and engaged citizenry, which leads to a more educated workforce, greater market stability, and better economic outcomes.”
Jun 14, 2022
Businesses to Lawmakers: Prioritize COVID Recovery Over Ballot Challenges
More than 60 businesses across Pennsylvania signed a letter to legislative leaders, calling on them to focus on improving the economic climate and abandon efforts making it harder for people to vote.
May 12, 2022
Shoring up American democracy with a corporate spirit
The movement is a part of a larger trend toward civic engagement and protecting our democracy… Sarah Bonk started the civic organization Business for America after realizing that business engagement would be essential to overcoming political partisanship.
Apr 12, 2022
The women who lead democracy reform
"Research shows that companies with more women in leadership have better financial performance, more innovation, and less risk. When our public servants more closely resemble America’s diverse voices, our democracy will work better, too. It’s an honor every day to work with women from across the country fighting to make our democracy truly representative." —Sarah Bonk, Business for America
Mar 14, 2022
Companies need to give their employees time to vote
Companies can support the PA Back to Business Campaign, which is a nonpartisan effort led by Business for America and the West Philadelphia Corridor Collaborative to encourage the state Legislature to focus on economic recovery instead of voting restrictions.
Mar 14, 2022
As Ukraine takes center stage in State of the Union, democracy reformers look at issues at home
"Our business members and partners agree that a competitive economy functions best in a representative democracy backed by the rule of law and adherence to norms. The assault on democracy in Ukraine is a stark reminder that we must also protect our democratic institutions here at home."
Mar 1, 2022
US companies condemn election fraud ‘falsehood’ on January 6 anniversary
Business for America, whose members include PayPal and Warby Parker, said it was not enough for employers to issue statements and encourage staff to vote. “We urge all companies to ensure their future donations go to those supporting free, fair, accessible, and secure elections that represent the will of the people,” it said.
Jan 6, 2022