What We Do
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
Our Impact
- Disasters
Small Business Resilience: Examining Optimism, Risk, and Ability to RecoverPreliminary research findings from a national study of U.S. small businesses
Our Issues
- DisastersWe help businesses and communities respond to, prepare for, and recover from disasters.Read More
- WorkforceWe develop solutions to meet America’s workforce needs.Read More
- CivicsWe strengthen American democracy.Read More
Our Solutions
- Small Business Readiness for ResiliencyBecome a more resilient business with these easy-to-use tools.Read More
- Talent Pipeline ManagementLearn how to build successful talent pipelines to fill open jobs.Read More
- The Civic TrustA nonpartisan commitment to boost civic literacy, skills, and participation.Read More
Solutions Bank
Our latest pilot is an AI-powered platform that provides business leaders with a curated repository of real-world, proven solutions to complex challenges, starting with childcare.
Upcoming Events
- DisastersBuilding Resilience ConferenceLive NowU.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- WorkforceMilitary Spouse Employment SummitThursday, May 2110:00 AM EDT - 02:30 PM EDTU.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- WorkforceTalent Forward: AI+WorkWednesday, May 27U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
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Latest Content
- Small businesses are navigating two forces at once: rapid technological change and an unpredictable threat landscape. The ones who are building for both aren't just surviving—they're the engine driving their communities forward.Research from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Verizon reveals a major gap between small business confidence and disaster preparednessPreliminary research findings from a national study of U.S. small businesses“Rule of law” can sound like a phrase reserved for law school classrooms or bar exam prep, not something that affects everyday life. But Law Day, May 1, is a celebration for every American; because rule of law isn't a legal abstraction—it is the foundation of a thriving society.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce the state and local chambers bringing free AI trainings directly to small businesses and entrepreneurs in communities across the country.Corrie Melton brings a data-driven, employer-led approach to workforce development through the Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) framework. From launching collaboratives in Tallahassee to scaling statewide at the Florida Chamber of Commerce, she builds systems grounded in trust, data, and continuous improvement.Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council Looks to Rewrite How America Tackles the Child Care CrisisMadison Cabagbag, a 15-year-old student, led a real-world marketing challenge through the EPIC program, partnering with a local business. The experience highlights how work-based learning initiatives build career skills, connect students with employers, and deliver fresh, actionable ideas to industry partners.Aisha won the National Civics Bee in Illinois after developing “BRIGHT,” a 6-step toolkit to help kids unplug, get guidance, and report abuse.Vincent Ginski leveraged TPM® to transform workforce coordination in North Carolina. From launching a 24-employer collaborative in Gaston County to supporting 10 collaboratives statewide, he brings a data-driven, employer-led approach to closing talent gaps at scale.
