eBay CEO to join President for Discussion on Helping the Long-term Unemployed

January 31, 2014

WATCH LIVE at 11:30am EST as the President delivers remarks on plan to address unemployment.

Today, eBay Inc.'s President and CEO, John Donahoe, will join President Obama, Vice President Biden, and other senior officials for a CEO Roundtable on hiring the long-term unemployed.  The group will discuss with The President how the government and private sector can work together to create economic opportunity for all Americans - an idea eBay Inc. has long held as a priority and mission for the company.  eBay Inc. was founded on the idea that the human connection can be enhanced by technology to create inclusive commerce that empowers everyone.  Today, eBay Inc. creates opportunity and value for individuals, business and society by working in partnership with entrepreneurs and retailers across the globe.

The meeting today follows along with the initiative the President announced during his State of the Union Address earlier this week.