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 in Stories
- Civics
Our Future Leaders: Inside the National Civics Bee ChampionshipThe first-ever National Civics Bee Championship brought 27 standout students to Washington, D.C., to compete for big prizes. After excelling in local and state competitions, these young leaders showcased their civic knowledge and passion, marking a significant step in expanding the competition nationwide by 2026.
By Alicia Sondberg
- Workforce
Cracking the Talent Code: TPM's Impact on Michigan's Key Industries
By Marcia Black-Watson
- Education
Making Business Work for Child Care
By Joseph Davis - Education
Money Matters: The K-12 Funding Squeeze
By Kyle Butler
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
- Resilience in a BoxBecome 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 Trust®A nonpartisan commitment to boost civic literacy, skills, and participation.Read More
Partner Stories
- Corporate Social Responsibility
How PepsiCo Foundation Created a Social Enterprise to Feed the HungryPepsiCo Foundation's Food for Good program is a great example of a corporate social enterprise having a positive impact on the community. Here’s how they did it.
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Upcoming Events
- WorkforceTalent Forward SummitWednesday, March 26 - Thursday, March 27U.S. Chamber of CommerceLearn More
- DisastersBuilding Resilience ConferenceTuesday, May 06 - Thursday, May 08U.S. Chamber of CommerceLearn More
- WorkforceTalent Pipeline Management (TPM)® National Learning Network (NLN) Fall ConferenceTuesday, September 30 - Wednesday, October 01U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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Latest Content
RealTime Talent Executive Director and TPM Academy® Faculty, Deb Broberg, uses the Talent Pipeline Management® framework to help the Minnesota workforce community make data-driven decisions to solve their local talent pipeline issues.
Vermont Business Roundtable Chief Talent Officer and TPM Academy® Faculty, Mary Anne Sheahan, uses the TPM® framework to create career pathways and financing solutions for the Vermont community.
In the final edition of the first year of “Commerce Meets Classroom”, Kyle Butler provides a look back on a lively year and provides a few thoughts on where the field should be heading.
Innovation Scholar Moon Nguyen reflects on the transformative power of volunteerism and the journeys that inspire it.
Learn how the Talent Pipeline Management framework has transformed Michigan’s key industries, bringing economic growth and stronger communities.
The first-ever National Civics Bee Championship brought 27 standout students to Washington, D.C., to compete for big prizes. After excelling in local and state competitions, these young leaders showcased their civic knowledge and passion, marking a significant step in expanding the competition nationwide by 2026.
A Q & A with EPIC President and CEO Nicole Riehl
On December 3–4, we hosted an invite-only event for business decision makers in partnership with Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC).
As school districts face tightening budgets and a looming fiscal cliff for 2025-26, businesses have a critical role to play in supporting education through strategic investments, community partnerships, and advocacy for evidence-based programs.
Inaugural championship gathered 27 state champions in Washington, D.C., to test their civic knowledge and skills, and make civics education a priority for America’s youth. Winner received the Bill Daniels National Civics Award and a $100,000 education savings account.
