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Dear Council on Competitiveness Members and Friends, For four decades, an extraordinary group of members and leaders have defined, strengthened and stretched the Council on Competitiveness—a tradition that continues as we welcome our next Chair. The Council’s Board and Executive Committee have unanimously elected Mr. J. Erik Fyrwald, CEO of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. […]

Washington, DC, August 28, 2025 — Today, the Council on Competitiveness (Council) will announce Mr. J. Erik Fyrwald, CEO, IFF, as its next Chair. The announcement comes in advance of the Council’s September 17-18, 2025, Executive Committee and National Commissioners Meeting in Lafayette, IN, which is themed around the future of the bioeconomy, and will bring […]

Competing in the Next Economy: Innovating in the Age of Disruption and Discontinuity arrives at a pivotal moment as the United States confronts significant technological and geopolitical transformations. This report includes essential policies for government, state agencies, the private sector, and research institutions that will reinforce the country's standing as a global leader in technology and […]

The 2025 State of Competitiveness white paper is a companion volume to Competing in the Next Economy: Innovating in the Age of Disruption and Discontinuity — a major report from the Council's National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers. This white paper explores six mega-trends and key drivers shaping the future of U.S. competitiveness, and […]

“Competing in the Next Economy: Innovating in an Age of Disruption and Discontinuity” Sets the Competitiveness Agenda for the Incoming Administration and Congress Washington, D.C., December 3, 2024 — The Council on Competitiveness — the nation’s leading nonpartisan advocate for enhancing U.S. productivity and prosperity for all Americans — released its next major policy recommendations from its […]

The path from imagination to innovation has distinctly characterized the American journey. Americans are about exploration, opportunity, and discovery; about new beginnings; about taking on big challenges. This is Idaho’s history, and it has never been more true than today—as Idaho’s engine for innovation powered a gross state product (GSP) growth of 5 percent in […]

September 06, 2024 03:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Council on Competitiveness is hosting its latest “Competitiveness Conversation” Sept. 9th at Purdue University, highlighting how the Midwest is leading the world in three critical technologies: semiconductors, quantum science, and advanced bioscience. The event brings together leaders from business, academia, government, and national labs to […]

Overview During the Tennessee Competitiveness Conversation, attendees heard from experts on a variety of topics—spanning advanced mobility; the future of energy supply, security, and innovation; the renaissance of advanced manufacturing, from R&D, to design, to production; and the growing talent challenges and opportunities facing Tennessee. This final panel tied together the two-day summit, examining the […]

Key Address Insights Bill Lee, Tennessee’s 50th Governor, made it clear that Tennessee is a success story because of its people. Tennessee has one of the fastest growing economies of any state and is an attractive destination for interstate migrants. A low tax burden and one of the lowest debts per capita of any state […]

Overview This leadership panel explored the complexities of Tennessee's talent landscape, emphasizing the necessity of skilled workforce development in maintaining competitiveness in a dynamic economic environment. The discussion provided valuable insights into creating a more agile and resilient workforce, not just for Tennessee but as a model for nationwide strategies. Moderated by Liliana Ramirez, Director […]