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
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Free, In-Person AI Training for Small Businesses NationwideThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce the state and local chambers bringing free AI trainings directly to small businesses and entrepreneurs in communities across the country.
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- Civics
Introducing The Juror Education Project
By Hilary Crow - Disasters
Strengthening America for the Next Generation
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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
- 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
- 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
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Latest Content
- Fostering Partnerships Using TPM: How the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce Builds its WorkforceConnecticut Office of Workforce Strategy (OWS) received $24 million in federal funding to expand job training programs that have struggled to meet demand amid a shortage of skilled workers in the state. Garrett Sheehan, president and CEO of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, discussed the talent challenge OWS focused on when they first applied to the Good Jobs Challenge.On Tuesday, September 27th, the U.S. Chamber Foundation hosted the 2022 National Learning Network Summit sponsored by GoEducate, with over 100 in-person attendees and more joining virtually. The Summit brought together faculty, fellows, and partners to collaborate and engage the core element of the TPM Academy® strategies through networking, immersive case studies, breakout rooms, and panels led by an array of subject specialists.Charles Aull, executive director of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, discussed how childcare impacts the labor market in Kentucky, specific access and affordability concerns in the state, and solutions employers can explore.At a time when we need to address STEM labor shortages, we cannot afford to leave segments of our population behind. The National Science Foundation (NSF) supports a strategy to address these issues through the newly funded Community College Presidents’ Initiative in STEM Education. Community colleges, serving the most diverse student body in higher education, are fertile ground for effective diversification of the STEM workforce. 51% of community college students taking college credit classes are students of color.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today named the finalists for its 23rd Annual Citizens Awards – 27 companies that have shown remarkable leadership in driving solutions to the world’s toughest problems, from developing qualified talent for jobs in the energy sector, to reducing waste and emissions across the supply chain, to delivering clean drinking water to first responders during times of crisis.The loss of eligibility for public safety-net programs and the benefits they provide as income rises above eligibility limits is called a “benefit cliff.” Benefits cliffs can significantly impact lower-wage workers and their families financially and may act as a disincentive for pursuing modest promotions and incremental raises and career development.The U.S. Chamber Foundation has launched a multi-year initiative with the support of a working group of preeminent leaders in education to develop policy recommendations focused on all students, especially those who have been historically underserved by the K-12 system.Amber Rangel Mooney, who participated in the Elite Cohort of the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Business Leads Fellowship Program (Business Leads), currently works as vice president and director of workforce development at Empire State Development and knows the importance of expanding career growth opportunities first-hand.
