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 in Stories
- Disasters
Building Resilience On and Off the CourtSmall business owner Jamal Gaines shares how he sustained operations and supported his local community after Hurricane Helene with a $5,000 grant from the U.S. Chamber Foundation's Readiness for Resiliency program, and why disaster preparedness is so important for small businesses.
- Civics
Civics Academy Pilot Summary Report
By Pamela Sharma
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
- Resilience in a BoxBecome 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
Partner Stories
Upcoming Events
- WorkforceTalent Pipeline Management (TPM)® National Learning Network (NLN) Fall ConferenceTuesday, September 30 - Wednesday, October 01U.S. Chamber of CommerceLearn More
- Corporate Social ResponsibilityBusiness SolvesTuesday, October 28 - Wednesday, October 29U.S. Chamber of CommerceLearn More
- CivicsNational Civics Bee® ChampionshipTuesday, November 11U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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Latest Content
- A new school year brings new opportunities. This edition of "Commerce Meets Classroom" revisits last year’s education “wish list” and offers fresh priorities—from high school redesign to accurate assessments and accountability—to help districts and states better prepare students for the future.
- Business Leads Fellow and President of the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, John Nyhan, shares his efforts to expand workforce readiness across the region.
- Carley Walker, a Business Leads Fellow, shares her efforts with WorkForce Now at the Fredericksburg Chamber, connecting students and employers to strengthen the region’s talent pipeline.
- New research shows childcare gaps cost South Carolina nearly $1 billion each year in lost economic potential.
- Small business owner Jamal Gaines shares how he sustained operations and supported his local community after Hurricane Helene with a $5,000 grant from the U.S. Chamber Foundation's Readiness for Resiliency program, and why disaster preparedness is so important for small businesses.
- Andrew Meehan, co-founder of Relate Advocacy, TPM Fellow, and TPM Academy Faculty, is a public affairs strategist driving workforce solutions in North Carolina. Through his work with the NC Chamber Foundation, he has become a leading advocate for statewide talent strategies, especially in healthcare.
- The New Data Paradigm, launched by the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s T3 Innovation Network, reimagines education and workforce data. By creating a public-private data utility, this effort empowers learners and workers with secure access to their records, improves system connections, and harnesses technology to expand opportunity nationwide.
- Amanda Wike's role in the Business Leads Fellowship Program has been crucial in her mission to improve Illinois' workforce, including expanding affordable childcare in her community.
- In this edition of “Commerce Meets Classroom,” we examine how career-connected learning is helping schools and employers meet a shared challenge: preparing students for real-world success.
