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
- 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.Food insecurity affects health, learning, and work. Many organizations want to help but aren’t sure where to start. This toolkit provides clear, step-by-step guidance to help organizations take practical action, work with partners, and measure progress over time.Zach Fiore is helping the Metro Atlanta Chamber adapt Talent Pipeline Management® for one of the nation’s largest labor markets. By shifting from job-based alignment to shared talent challenges, he has built a more flexible, employer-driven approach to workforce strategy at scale.Explore key takeaways from the 2026 Building Resilience conference.At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Building Resilience conference, Walmart Foundation's Marvin Carr-Ligons moderated a conversation with leaders from UnidosUS, Feeding America, and United Way Worldwide on how hunger relief, social connection, and disaster preparedness function as one integrated resilience system.Small businesses are navigating two forces at once: rapid technological change and an unpredictable threat landscape. The ones who are building for both aren't just surviving—they're the engine driving their communities forward.
