The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced a two-year initiative to engage the American business community on the overlap of health and economic opportunity. The “Better Health through Economic Opportunity” campaign will be made possible through a $1.7 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
“Businesses understand that healthy communities are vital for long-term growth and competitiveness,” said Suzanne Clark, executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “We are delighted to partner with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and bring to light the important role businesses play in community wellness.”
The initiative will be managed by the Chamber Foundation’s Corporate Citizenship Center and will seek to foster both a national and local dialogue on the role business can play in promoting community health. It will include a research project on the connection between health and economic growth, toolkits to help local businesses shape the healthy future of their communities, a national summit in 2016, and forums hosted at regional chambers of commerce in 10 communities across the country, including the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, and the Fort Worth Chamber.
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