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
- Workforce
The Human Advantage: Navigating the Future of AI and WorkAt AI+Work, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation convened leaders to examine how AI is reshaping work. The conversation focused on trust, human capabilities, lifelong learning, small business leadership, and why successful AI adoption depends on people, not just technology.
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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
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
- WorkforceTalent Pipeline Management® (TPM) National Learning Network SummitTuesday, September 29 - Wednesday, September 30U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- Corporate Social ResponsibilityBusiness Solves Conference and Citizens AwardsTuesday, October 27 - Wednesday, October 28U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- WorkforceHiring Our Heroes Awards GalaThursday, November 12U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062
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Latest Content
- Following doublet earthquakes that devastated northern Venezuela, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation convened a private sector coordination call on June 30, 2026 to mobilize support for response efforts.Pathways with Purpose spotlights how employer-led partnerships can help students explore careers, build relevant skills, and connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities.Struggling to hire and retain talent? The issue may not be supply—it may be job design. The Job Quality Resource Guide equips employers and workforce partners with practical tools to improve job quality, leading to stronger retention, faster hiring, and better outcomes for both workers and businesses.This page provides up-to-date guidance and resources to help the business community support response and recovery efforts following the doublet earthquakes that have impacted Venezuela.The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City is using TPM strategies to strengthen regional workforce alignment. By coordinating employers, educators, and training providers, the initiative is expanding access to good jobs while helping businesses fill critical roles across key industries.TalentFirst is using Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) strategies to address manufacturing talent shortages in West Michigan. With support from the U.S. Chamber Foundation, the initiative is building skills-based career pathways that connect workers to high-demand jobs and help employers develop sustainable talent pipelines.Half of all workers at small businesses already use AI at work — and the vast majority are using it to get more done, not to automate themselves out of a job. That is the central finding of the inaugural Main Street AI Monitor, released today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with Ipsos.This report shows how artificial intelligence can turn real-world experience into verified, portable skills data—helping make invisible skills visible. Through real-world testing, Experience You Phase 2 demonstrates how Learning and Employment Records can expand opportunity and enable a more skills-based labor market.National Civics Bee champions Barrett and Maanha team up with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to compete in a multi-category civics showdown.
