The phrase, "The Spirit of Enterprise," in addition to being the title of one of our MSBA curriculum classes this semester, borders the logo of the United States Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has truly captured this spirit on the journey to becoming America's most respected and influential business organizations.
As a researcher for the Emerging Issues division of the U.S. Chamber Foundation, I do not work with the political side of the organization. The Chamber is known for its lobbying activities to support the interests of its members, generally leaning more conservative, but the Foundation is simply a research and educational organization to inform Americans on economic and public affairs. I specifically research issues that will shape the future of free enterprise and entrepreneurship five to ten years from now. While the research itself may be a bit dull at times, it is exciting to think that I am uncovering issues that most people do not even know exist yet. I help plan, manage, and execute events held by the U.S. Chamber Foundation as well as contribute to, compile, and edit the Business Horizon Quarterly, a publication put out by the Emerging Issues program every couple of months.
The opportunity to be a part of an organization that is at the forefront of American business and the entrepreneurial spirit is undoubtedly an honor. I learn a great deal every day from my coworkers and and it is so cool to read newspaper articles and watch television interviews of people who I work with and who are a part of the same organization as me on a daily basis. The Chamber never ceases to provide a voice for those businesses who otherwise would not be heard.
Melissa, your work sounds so inspiring! I can understand what you mean by the dull moments, but the knowledge that you are researching and uncovering unknown issues must be awesome! That's so exciting to be at the forefront of America's Spirit of Enterprise!
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