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
- 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
Solutions Bank
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
- WorkforceMilitary Spouse Employment SummitThursday, May 2110:00 AM EDT - 02:30 PM EDTU.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- WorkforceTalent Forward: AI+WorkWednesday, May 27U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- 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
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Latest Content
- Candace Carnahan, president and CEO of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, drives workforce innovation through collaboration. Leading initiatives like West Slope Works, she connects schools, employers, and communities to strengthen local talent pipelines and foster sustainable economic growth.Introducing “On the Horizon,” a new series from our Innovation Scholars exploring the signals and trends shaping the future of business and society.The Judicial Fellowship Program united 25 judges from 18 countries to share strategies for judicial independence, transparency, and rule of law. Organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Presidential Precinct, the Fellowship is building a lasting alumni network to strengthen courts, democracy, and public trust worldwide.Competition expands to all 50 states to prepare students to shape America’s next 250 yearsThe competition gives middle school students a platform to shape the next chapter of American democracySpeakers at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s signature event underscored that today’s rapid pace of change demands urgent, coordinated business leadership.As Hurricane Melissa left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation worked with the U.S. Department of State to convene a high-level coordination call.Leaders from IBM and Pinnacol Assurance shared how their organizations are helping prepare today’s workforce for the skills demands of tomorrow.This year's Citizens Awards winners demonstrate that strategic corporate citizenship can transform lives and strengthen communities.Chick-fil-A, FedEx, Hilton, Pfizer among organizations recognized for exemplary corporate citizenship and impact in strengthening communities
