Advocacy

Fall TLC meeting well received

More than 60 people joined NAFEM’s Technical Liaison Committee (TLC) meeting either virtually or in person in New Orleans Oct. […]


10.27.2022

ESG can help future-proof organizations 

Whether or not the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) advances required environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures, the topic is […]


09.22.2022

NAFEM engages SBA Office of Advocacy to share concerns about regulatory processes

As an independent voice for small- and medium-sized businesses within the federal government, the Small Business Association Office of Advocacy […]


09.22.2022

National rail strike averted

At the eleventh hour, U.S. railroads and unions agreed to a tentative contract brokered by the Biden administration, averting a […]


09.22.2022

Learn how leading supply chains are reacting to climate change

A recent Gartner study of chief supply chain offices finds that 72% recognize the impact of climate change led environmental […]


09.22.2022

Visit NAFEM’s resource center for the latest information

NAFEM regularly updates its comprehensive resource center. Check it out for the latest on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, health […]


09.22.2022

September ’22 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade

The “appliance alliance” wrote Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai affirming support for each other’s […]


09.22.2022

September ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain

Despite some rumors to the contrary, negotiations continue between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), representing employers at 29 ports along the […]


09.22.2022

September ’22 at-a-glance … environment

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $104 million in federal funding to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from heavy […]


09.22.2022

September ’22 at-a-glance … energy

In its Aug. 29 comments submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regarding amended test procedures for commercial refrigeration […]


09.22.2022

Automation, lowering utility costs on the menu as restaurants grapple with multiple challenges

More than 90% of restaurant operators report higher operating costs since the pandemic, and 80% report higher utility costs, according […]


08.25.2022

$52.7 billion allocated to support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing

Congress passed and President Biden signed the $52.7 billion Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act of […]


08.25.2022