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Press Releases & Statements
Jul 31, 2024
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Statement
Congress must take action on election AI deepfakes and voter deception
Jul 15, 2024
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Business for America calls on all leaders to condemn political violence
Apr 30, 2024
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With bipartisan support in both chambers, the Building Civic Bridges Act deserves business backing
Feb 29, 2024
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Once again, Business for America urges Congress to restore the Voting Rights Act
Feb 15, 2024
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Statement on AI + Election Security Coalition sign-on letter
In the News
Watchdogs press presidential candidates to disclose elite campaign fundraisers
Good governance groups urged the 2024 presidential contenders to disclose their top campaign fundraisers, a common bipartisan practice but not a legal requirement.
Sep 9, 2024
Promoting Business-Friendly Regulations: How to Work Productively with Town Officials
Becoming an effective player in local politics can go a long way toward promoting business-friendly regulations. Local politicians want to hear from businesses, just as they want to hear from other area stakeholders. “Many small business owners think that no one will listen to them,” says Nancy Bocskor, Development Director of Business For America. “But that’s not true. Studies show that small businesses are among the most highly trusted entities in the nation.”
Aug 29, 2024
Small Business Building Bridges Amid Division
Recently, I had the distinct honor of participating in a panel discussion hosted by Business for America. Our dialogue centered on the pivotal role that businesses, particularly small enterprises, can play in bridging the deepening chasms that threaten to divide our nation. As the CEO of the US Hispanic Business Council, I've borne witness to the palpable impact of divisive rhetoric on our communities and the urgent need for concerted action.
May 1, 2024
In fraught election year, program seeks to reduce political polarization at work
To help calm the tempers among coworkers, Business for America is starting the Disagree Better at Work campaign, an offshoot of the Disagree Better initiative launched in 2023 by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. The Disagree Better at Work project, according to BFA, is designed to provide businesses with information and tools to address the political toxicity that has crept into the workplace and made employees less collegial and less productive.
Apr 30, 2024
Building civic bridges supports business
Fortunately, solutions to polarizations are learnable skills. That’s why Business for America fully supports the bipartisan Building Civic Bridges Act (BCBA). Congress must act. The ability to #DisagreeBetter is vital to our nation’s social cohesion and economic future.
Apr 19, 2024
Watchdogs urge presidential candidates to disclose top campaign fundraisers
A coalition of good governance groups is calling on 2024 presidential candidates to routinely disclose their biggest campaign fundraisers. Fourteen organizations across the political spectrum signed onto the letter, including Business for America.
Jan 23, 2024
What to expect from sustainability and social impact in 2024
With a fraught and turbulent election year, we can expect… the revival of questions on what corporations should and shouldn’t be doing to protect democracy.” Organizations such as Leadership Now Project and Business for America are actively engaging with private sector leaders to ensure the United States has both a strong democracy and economy. Each organization regularly shares insightful research and educational materials that business leaders can turn to throughout the year.
Jan 4, 2024
Addressing the root causes of dysfunctional American politics with Business for America
In the current, tumultuous U.S. political environment, business leaders are exploring ways to navigate heated debates and intensifying culture wars. Two of the foremost leaders on that front are Sarah Bonk and Richard Eidlin of Business for America, who joined me for a discussion about how companies can help address the root causes of dysfunctional politics and prepare internally to take effective action.
Dec 19, 2023
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