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
- Civics
Announcing the 2026 Cohort of Judicial Fellows
By Melissa Mendizabal
- Workforce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Honors Michigan LEO for Workforce ImpactThe U.S. Chamber Foundation is recognizing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity as the inaugural recipient of the Excellence in Impact Award for its leadership in scaling employer-driven workforce strategies that deliver measurable results across industries and communities.
By Victoria Andreasen
Our Insights
- 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.Disasters
- WorkforceWe develop solutions to meet America’s workforce needs.Workforce
- CivicsWe strengthen American democracy.Civics
Our Solutions
- Small Business Readiness for ResiliencyBecome a more resilient business with these easy-to-use tools.Small Business Readiness for Resiliency
- Talent Pipeline ManagementLearn how to build successful talent pipelines to fill open jobs.Talent Pipeline Management
- The Civic TrustA nonpartisan commitment to boost civic literacy, skills, and participation.The Civic Trust
Spotlight
Apply by Nov. 15
A new initiative, with support from Verizon, offers training and $5,000 grants to small businesses to help them mitigate risk from natural disasters. Get started by completing a free Disaster Resilience course on Verizon's Digital Ready platform.
Upcoming Events
- 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
- Corporate Social ResponsibilityBusiness and Civic Leadership GalaTuesday, October 27U.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 20062Learn More
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Latest Content
- This page will provide up-to-date guidance and resources to help the business community effectively contribute to response efforts following the earthquake in Myanmar.This report provides a data-based assessment of how U.S. companies perceive geopolitical risk and articulates a recommended decision-making process and framework to manage such risk.Meet our eleventh cohort of the Business Leads Fellowship Program, our premier education and workforce fellowship, representing 23 states, and joining an elite network of champions.The Transform 2025 workshop highlighted the importance of digital tools for skills-based hiring and workforce development. Key insights included validating skills claims, helping candidates communicate their skills, and using Learning and Employment Records (LERs) and digital credentials to modernize hiring practices.In our annual impact report, you’ll see not just what we’ve accomplished, but where we’re going—and how we’re shaping a stronger, more resilient future together.The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce established partnerships between local employers and talent providers to raise career awareness and build effective talent pipelines to fill critical roles.Miami Tech Works Director and Talent Pipeline Management® Fellow Terri-Ann Brown uses the TPM® framework to organize South Florida IT employers and training providers to establish effective technology-talent pipelines.U.S. Chamber Foundation Senior Vice President Jason Tyszko outlines five ways we can address the current challenges in the labor market, and why Talent Forward is the critical event to drive impact.Presented in partnership with The Presidential Precinct, the Judicial Fellowship Program is a professional exchange and residential learning experience designed to strengthen the legal systems in foreign countries by building a cadre of judicial leaders from around the world.iBIO leveraged our Employer Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) program to bridge education and industry, providing community college and high school students with valuable real-world learning experiences in the life sciences sector.
