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
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Honors Michigan LEO for Workforce Impact
By Victoria Andreasen
- Civics
Young Americans Are More Optimistic About Civic Engagement Than the Country at Large.New research studies from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and College Board show why that matters for business and education leaders.
By Liane Paonessa
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
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® SummitTuesday, September 29 - Wednesday, September 30U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- CivicsJustice on a Global Stage: Judicial Fellowship Program ForumThursday, October 01U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- CivicsNational Civics Bee® ChampionshipMonday, October 12 - Wednesday, October 14Washington, D.C.
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Latest Content
- In West Michigan, the public safety collaborative decided to restart and support essential training programs to meet their labor gap struggles. Within a few years, most employer partners filled their vacant positions.The Thumb Region Health and Human Services (HHS) Employer-Led Collaborative needed to expand healthcare training and career opportunities. Using the TPM® framework, within just a few years, 59% of participants earned industry-recognized credentials, and 61% secured employment in the medical field.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world of work, and the skills employees need to thrive. In this edition of "Commerce Meets Classroom" we examine an important question: What knowledge and skills should students develop in K–12 education to prepare for postsecondary training and the workforce?Rick Pearce reflects on how his experience as a Business Leads Fellow has shaped his approach to partnerships between businesses and schools in Southwest Ohio.Kris Noble shares how her experience as a Business Leads Fellow in the inaugural 2018 cohort prepared her to support Illinois’ entrepreneurial workforce.Mike Hadley, senior director of the workplace business segment at Edward Jones, reflects on the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Business Solves conference and how leveraging local relationships, modern technology, and partnerships can expand workplace investing access, financial education, and trusted advice for small businesses and their employees.The U.S. Chamber Foundation’s annual convening of Talent Pipeline Management® practitioners reaffirmed the strategies shaping the future of workforce development.Learn how to proactively prepare your small business for natural disasters with a 10-step checklist, including risk assessment, emergency planning, employee training, data protection, and community partnerships.Barron’s reports that U.S. economic data is becoming less reliable due to strained federal systems, and highlights practical ways to modernize.Christopher Mammen leads The Dee Howard Foundation in expanding equitable aerospace pathways for San Antonio students, blending TPM® strategies with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs that prepare young people for high-demand, high-skill careers.
