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Business Roundtable member companies?are delivering support in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. From immediate financial aid to on-the-ground assistance, they are helping impacted communities throughout Los Angeles. See a few examples of the generous contributions???. Amazon American Express Bank of America Boeing Carrier Chipotle Mexican Grill Comcast Hearst Hilton JPMorganChase Netflix Salesforce Uber Verizon Walmart #socialimpact #corporateresponsibility #disasterrecovery

Business Roundtable member company Johnson & Johnson is making a more than $55 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years, including four new manufacturing facilities. This investment will?create thousands of high-paying, high-tech?American jobs and?strengthen U.S. manufacturing and?innovation.? ? “Our increased U.S. investment begins with the ground-breaking of a high-tech facility in North Carolina that will not only add U.S.-based jobs but manufacture cutting edge medicines to treat patients in America and around the world,” said Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson. ? Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/eQeSDCrp

GE Aerospace announced that it plans to invest $1 billion, nearly double last year’s investment, in U.S. manufacturing sites in 2025. This investment aims to bolster engine safety, support expansions and modernize facilities in over 20 communities. It’s a move that will not only create jobs but also spark innovation and significantly elevate manufacturing capabilities. "As we invest in manufacturing and innovation, we help our customers modernize their fleets and define the future of flight," said Larry Culp, Chairman & CEO of GE Aerospace. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gP-2Wn7V

To support Habitat LA’s ReBUILD LA? Wildfire Relief effort, Prologis is contributing 120,000 square feet of warehouse space to store donated goods. Our donation will help Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles manage and distribute furniture and household essentials to families rebuilding after the wildfires.? ? Prologis has been a part of the Los Angeles community for 30 years and has partnered with Habitat LA since 2015, engaging more than 100 volunteers in hands-on projects to build and restore homes. ? Thank you to our partners at One Plumbing and Smith and Severson Builders for donating their services and Papé Material Handling for donating a forklift to help Habitat LA manage operations and support the campaign's logistics. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZwF_fbZ

Merck is investing in American workers and innovation with the opening of a new $1 billion, 225,000-square-foot vaccine manufacturing facility in Durham, North Carolina. This expansion is part of a broader commitment to U.S. manufacturing and R&D, with Merck investing over $12 billion since 2018 — and another $8 billion planned by 2028. These investments not only advance critical innovations but also create high-quality jobs, strengthening the U.S. economy and workforce. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGKsWtjt

Business Roundtable today released its Q1 2025 CEO Economic Outlook Survey, an index of CEO plans for capital spending and employment and expectations for sales over the next six months. The overall Index dipped modestly by seven points from last quarter to 84, roughly at its historic average of 83. The small dip is the result of decreases in all three subindices and reflects moderation in CEO plans and expectations. Explore the full findings and view past surveys ?? https://lnkd.in/enVHZsvZ

Business Roundtable member company Eli Lilly and Company is committed to bringing good jobs to American workers. In the next two years, Lilly plans to establish four new U.S. manufacturing sites, create more than 13,000 domestic jobs and more than double its investment in U.S. manufacturing. This will bring the company’s total commitment to capital expansion in the U.S. to over $50 billion. These investments will help bring life-changing medicine to people around the world, while generating American manufacturing jobs and benefiting local communities across the country. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gY_t5A6y

Business Roundtable member company Apple just announced its largest-ever investment in the United States. Over the next four years, the company will spend $500 billion and hire 20,000 workers to manufacture AI servers domestically. This major investment in research and development will lead to the expansion of teams and facilities in several states, including Michigan, Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada, Iowa, Oregon, North Carolina and Washington. In Houston, the company will begin construction on a new 250,000-square-foot facility, expected to open in 2026. Additionally, Apple is doubling its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund, originally established in 2017 to support world-class innovation and high-skilled manufacturing jobs across the country. “We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our long-standing U.S. investments with this $500 billion commitment to our country’s future,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “From doubling our Advanced Manufacturing Fund, to building advanced technology in Texas, we’re thrilled to expand our support for American manufacturing. And we’ll keep working with people and companies across this country to help write an extraordinary new chapter in the history of American innovation.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehgm5zbn #innovation #businessnews #BusinessRoundtable #membernews

This is awesome news to hear that Verizon is stepping up to help! ?? Justin Tanner

As the Los Angeles area begins to rebuild, we’re increasing our disaster relief donation to $2 million to support local communities and small businesses. We're proud to support organizations making a direct impact to relief and recovery efforts, including the LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds, the American Red Cross, the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund, the Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, and Team Rubicon’s Ready Relief Fund. https://lnkd.in/e5pwhtzi