[6] 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.
[1][5][9][10] The organization is strictly nonpartisan and headquartered in Washington, D.C.[5] During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Business Council helped global companies navigate the public health crisis.
[11] 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.
[16] Appointed in 2013, Colucci has held leadership positions in public policy at the White House, U.S. Department of Labor, and American Hotel and Lodging Association.
[22] In 2009, then-President Barack Obama claimed, “Every President since Franklin Delano Roosevelt has sought the advice of the Business Council.”[23] The executive committee is composed of the following people:[24][25][26]