The Business Council
organization
The Business Council is a nonpartisan organization of business leaders headquartered in Washington, D.C. It holds meetings several times a year for high-level policy discussions, allowing CEOs of multinational companies to network with leaders in politics, science, and academia. The CEOs discuss business strategies and provide input on government policy.
Found in 1933, The Business Council has been described as one of the most influential commerce groups in the United States, with U.S. presidents regularly seeking its advice. As of 2026, Target executive chairman Brian Cornell is chair of the organization’s executive committee.
Mission
The Business Council allows global CEOs to gather and network along with leaders in politics, science, and academia. The organization is guided by the belief that the business community's contributions to public discourse and governance are in the interest of the common good of the American people. Member CEOs discuss strategies and innovation for their respective companies, as well as providing input on government policy.
Membership is by invitation-only and limited to CEOs of leading multinational businesses personally selected by fellow members of The Business Council. The organization is strictly nonpartisan and headquartered in Washington, D.C.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Business Council helped global companies navigate the public health crisis. The organization conducted weekly CEO calls at the height of the pandemic, inviting chief executives and other experts to discuss COVID vaccines, treatments, and other topics.
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