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
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 Forward: AI+WorkWednesday, May 27U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- WorkforceEmployer Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) Summer ConveningTuesday, June 2309:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDTU.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- 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
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Latest Content
- In this episode of “Continuing the Conversation,” Adam Alson and Haden Polseno-Hensley discuss addressing childcare challenges for small businesses in rural areas. Discover how these unique approaches are transforming communities and providing better opportunities for employees and their families.Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this awards program honors the best in corporate citizenship and highlights businesses of all sizes that are serving as a force for good.This year, we highlight 30 companies that have shown outstanding leadership in driving solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.From rebuilding operations to expanding their customer base, learn more about how the Maui Small Business Recovery Grant Program helped small business owners in Maui following the 2023 wildfires and strengthen their long-term resilience against future disasters.As we celebrate 10 years of the award-winning Talent Pipeline Management® initiative, members of the National Learning Network gathered to share best practices, stories of success, and how this framework has impacted their work and communities.A new survey uncovers a stark gap among small businesses who think they are prepared for the next disaster, but actually are not.New research reveals every dollar invested in disaster preparedness saves communities $13. Discover expert insights from our National Preparedness Month event on the economic benefits of investing in climate resilience.On Constitution Day 2024, we welcomed 100 new American citizens from 33 countries. Dionna Stokes, manager of civics, reflects on this life-changing event, exploring personal stories of citizenship and the power of civic engagement in shaping our nation's future.Butterball Farms CEO Mark Peters shares insights from his career journey, demonstrating how people-centric and enterprise-centric leadership work together. Learn how starting at the source can transform talent acquisition, retention, and empower both employees and communities.
