Axios’ Zoom In Series, in partnership with JPMorganChase and the United States Conference of Mayors, explores new ideas from business leaders and local officials as they work to revive and reimagine the future of communities across America. Over the past year, the series has brought together voices from across the country to share strategies, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to pressing challenges faced by local communities.
Zooming in on American Competitiveness
Recently, we hosted our latest Zoom In event in Washington, D.C., bringing together policy and economic leaders to discuss the forces shaping America’s competitiveness. Mainstage conversations explored key policy issues from trade deals and technology breakthroughs to supply chain resilience and infrastructure investment critical to strengthening U.S. economic and technological leadership.
Tim Berry, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility and Chairman of the Mid-Atlantic Region at JPMorganChase, delivered opening remarks, emphasizing the firm’s commitment to supporting U.S. competitiveness and economic opportunity: “The long game of American leadership is about people – who we train and attract, and, just as importantly, how we mobilize them. Today’s skills gap is a critical national security issue, and the public and private sectors need to come together to drive solutions forward." The “View from the Top” mainstage conversation featured Doug Petno, Co-CEO of the Commercial & Investment Bank at JPMorganChase, who discussed the firm’s new Security & Resiliency Initiative (SRI) — a 10-year, $1.5 trillion plan focused on rebuilding U.S. capacity in advanced manufacturing, energy resilience, defense, AI, and semiconductors — and a new policy paper released by the PolicyCenter and Center for Geopolitics that explores how the workforce shortage in critical industries is a national security risk. The report also highlights strategies for expanding apprenticeships, supporting employer-based training, and advancing public-private partnerships to ensure America’s long-term competitiveness. As said by Doug during the event: “There is absolutely no question that the United States sits in an unbelievable place in the competitive landscape in the global economy, including our thought leadership, human capital, financial capital, innovation, and capital markets. The talent in the U.S. is exceptional, there’s just not enough of it, as the report we released highlights.” Read more about the policy paper in Axios. Jarrod Agen, Deputy Assistant to the President and Executive Director of the White House National Energy Dominance Council, was also featured in a discussion during the event. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi participated in an editorial segment, offering a legislative perspective on advancing U.S. competitiveness.
Barbara Humpton, CEO of Rare Earth, contributed further insights on the nation’s efforts to drive innovation, strengthen supply chains, and aid economic growth through strategic investments and public-private partnerships: “What I also think is valuable is the private sector—things like JPMorganChase stepping in with the critical funds that are going to help rebuild our critical infrastructure and the industries so vital to our economy.” What’s Next
Stay tuned for our events next year! You can read more about Zoom In and check out the content hub here. | 
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