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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
Miami Tech Works EPIC Challenge Delivers Unexpected RewardsThrough the EPIC Challenge, Miami students collaborate with tech startups to tackle real-world challenges, sharpen in-demand skills, and launch their careers.
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 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.
Partner Stories
- Corporate Social Responsibility
PepsiCo Foundation and Sustainable Agriculture: Partnering with Farmers for ChangeAt Business Solves 2025, Marissa Rollens outlined the PepsiCo Foundation’s approach to sustainable agriculture: investing in farmers as partners, reducing risk through regenerative practices, and leveraging innovation to build resilient food systems.
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- Shannon White, Partner, National Security outlines the importance of community preparedness as we head into hurricane season.Hear from Black small business owners on how the current economic climate has impacted their companies as they navigate this challenging time.Small and medium-sized businesses are utilizing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Incorporating Inclusion initiative in their journey to create more LGBTQ-inclusive workplaces. This past month, we hosted an event in Charlotte, NC.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced a groundbreaking new initiative focused on improving education outcomes for all students. The U.S. Chamber Foundation is leading a multi-year initiative with the support of a working group of preeminent leaders in education. The working group members bring an impressive breadth of experience, expertise, and diverse perspectives to this initiative. Included are leaders of organizations such as The Education Trust, Foundation for Excellence in Education, Parents Amplifying Voices in Education, and the Center for Measurement Justice.For the past decade, military spouses have experienced an unwavering unemployment rate of 22%, making it one of the highest unemployed demographics in the United States. According to new research, their spouses' military service is also negatively affecting their ability to maximize employer-sponsored retirement benefits, build their long-term financial futures and find careers that offer competitive salaries equivalent to their professional experiences and/or education levels. The Hidden Financial Costs of Military Spouse Unemployment survey, conducted by Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) in collaboration with Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and First Command Financial Services Inc., shines a light on the impacts of being a military spouse.Kaiser Permanente, the California Chamber of Commerce, and Capitol Impact employed Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) to better understand workforce skills gaps for current and future Kaiser Permanente construction projects and foster equitable outcomes for people entering the construction industry.Mary Janssen, regional director of NE Iowa at Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral, shared insights on the cost of childcare and its impact on both working parents and organizations focused early childhood education.Cheryl Oldham, senior vice president at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, reflects on the importance of K-12 policy for America's next generation and the future of the workforce.
