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
The Human Advantage: Navigating the Future of AI and Work
By Alicia Sondberg
- 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.
By Shanique Streete
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.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
- CivicsCivics@Work: The Skills for America's FutureThursday, September 1710:00 AM EDT - 12:00 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
- This page provides up-to-date guidance and resources to help the business community support response and recovery efforts following the doublet earthquakes that have impacted Venezuela.The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City is using TPM strategies to strengthen regional workforce alignment. By coordinating employers, educators, and training providers, the initiative is expanding access to good jobs while helping businesses fill critical roles across key industries.TalentFirst is using Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) strategies to address manufacturing talent shortages in West Michigan. With support from the U.S. Chamber Foundation, the initiative is building skills-based career pathways that connect workers to high-demand jobs and help employers develop sustainable talent pipelines.Half of all workers at small businesses already use AI at work — and the vast majority are using it to get more done, not to automate themselves out of a job. That is the central finding of the inaugural Main Street AI Monitor, released today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with Ipsos.This report shows how artificial intelligence can turn real-world experience into verified, portable skills data—helping make invisible skills visible. Through real-world testing, Experience You Phase 2 demonstrates how Learning and Employment Records can expand opportunity and enable a more skills-based labor market.National Civics Bee champions Barrett and Maanha team up with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to compete in a multi-category civics showdown.New research and a growing coalition of partners are changing the odds for America's small businesses before the next disaster strikes.At AI+Work, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation convened leaders to examine how AI is reshaping work. The conversation focused on trust, human capabilities, lifelong learning, small business leadership, and why successful AI adoption depends on people, not just technology.Food security is closely linked to economic stability and employee productivity. When workers and their families can consistently access nutritious food, companies gain a healthier, more reliable workforce and more robust local economies.
