Blog

October 5, 2020

One of my proudest accomplishments in 2019 was the opportunity to contribute my expertise to the U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Sharing Solutions campaign.

DR. ANTON BIZZELL

Opioid Crisis

Digital Empowers: The Digital Mental Health Evolution

January 31, 2020

This Digital Empowers Spotlight features a deep-dive into digital mental health and a unique opportunity for scalable and accessible digital approaches to mental health treatment and support.

Five Reasons to Attend the 10th Annual International Women's Day Forum

January 28, 2020

Over the past 10 years, the U.S.

Sara Napolitano Matz

Corporate Citizenship

Economic Empowerment

Women

As part of the Grow with Google Initiative, U.S. Chamber Foundation Receives a Google.org Grant to Identify Paths for Military Spouse Entrepreneurship

Hiring Our Heroes

August 20, 2019

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative and Grow with Google, the tech company’s economic opportunity effort, announced a collaborative effort to identify specific challenges military spouses face participating in entrepreneurial endeavors; growing small businesses, participating in remote work; and reskilling to growth industries.

Challenges Facing Women (Social) Entrepreneurs

May 22, 2019

Everyday women are building and running unicorn companies.

Deborah Agustoni

Economic Empowerment

Seeds of Change: Why Washington, DC is the Place for Social Entrepreneurs to Thrive

May 1, 2019

When TwentyTables founder Alex Cohen started his socially-driven community of food, he knew he wouldn’t have to look to Silicon Valley. Alex started his company in his own backyard.

Laura Fredericks

Corporate Citizenship

Center for Education and Workforce

Innovation

Digital Transformation is Changing Youth Perspectives on Business

November 6, 2018

Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship

Despite the accessibility of digital technology, there remains a notable disconnect between the tech-savvy and those struggling to find a place in the digital nation. This isn’t a problem that can be overcome with any urgency, but it’s imperative that the educational system continues to pivot curriculums towards digital skills. Programming, AI development, machine learning, analytics, data-driven strategy: if business is to adapt at all levels, it will need a formidable baseline of understanding.

Kayleigh Alexandra, Micro Startups

Education

Postsecondary Education

Youth Employment

Food Truck Nation Q&A: Boston’s Dynamic Duo

August 8, 2018

Patrick Lynch and Ali Fong launched Bon Me, an Asian cuisine food truck, in 2010 after participating in Boston’s food truck contest. Their business, which became profitable in its first year, has since expanded to include eight food trucks, two food carts, and seven restaurants with 230 employees. Patrick spoke with the Foundation about his experiences as an entrepreneur in one of the country’s fastest-growing industries.

Taylor Kirk

We Asked 6 Women STEM Entrepreneurs Their Advice to Others Following Their Path. Here’s What They Said.

February 12, 2018

Starting a business is hard work. Unfortunately for women in STEM fields, it can be even harder.

Cordell Eddings