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
- Civics
Colorado Student Wins 2026 National Civics Bee® Championship and $100,000 Education PrizePeter Daniell, a middle school student from Broomfield, Colorado, has won the 2026 National Civics Bee Championship.
Our Insights
- Civics
The State of Civic and Economic Understanding in AmericaInsights into Americans’ Civic and Economic Knowledge, Skills, and Engagement | An Annual Report from The Civic Trust®
By Hilary Crow
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
Spotlight
Apply by Nov. 15
With support from Verizon, the Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Mitigation Grant program awards grants of $5,000 each to help small businesses reduce risk to natural disasters.
Upcoming Events
- DisastersR4R Mitigation Grant Informational WebinarFriday, November 0602:00 PM EST - 03:00 PM ESTVirtualLearn More
- WorkforceHiring Our Heroes Awards GalaThursday, November 12U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062
- Emerging IssuesBusiness Risk Innovation ForumMonday, November 16U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
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Latest Content
- This year's finalists showcase the transformative power of business to develop solutions that tackle our most critical societal challenges.Learn about how an employer-led collaborative launched pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs to attract, train, and hire new employees. Within just a few years, these programs significantly reduced labor shortages for employer partners.Looking back on the last 20 years since Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Entergy’s Patty Riddlebarger recounts how the company helped communities recover and drive lasting change for the city.This USA TODAY op-ed highlights how our Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) program is helping small businesses prepare for disasters and strengthen community resilience.John Phillips, president and CEO of AE Electrical Solutions in Frankfort, Kentucky, is using the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) framework to turn construction workforce shortages into a sustainable talent pipeline.Meet the 12th cohort of the Business Leads Fellowship Program, our premier education and workforce fellowship. Members represent 20 states and join an elite network of champions.As we gear up for the 2025 Business Solves Conference and Citizens Awards, we are spotlighting organizations whose work exemplifies innovation, impact, and a commitment to solving problems at scale.In Lenawee County, using the Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) approach, auto dealerships determined that they needed to develop prep classes to help entry-level workers become state-certified in mechanical work. Since then, the collaborative has helped dozens of entry-level workers become state-certified technicians.In Michigan's Tri-County, the construction industry identified a common need: entry-level talent requires the same foundational skills across trades. In addition, workers need advanced training in HVACR, plumbing, and electrical to meet regional demand.Discover how workforce collaborations are using shared infrastructure to better connect employers, training providers, and job seekers. This Q&A with FutureFit AI's Aly Slater highlights practical strategies for aligning education and training with real job opportunities and supporting career transitions—insights that will be featured at the upcoming TPM® NLN Summit.
