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Most Americans cannot explain how their own government and economy function, according to a new national survey from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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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
Hurricane MelissaThis page provides up-to-date guidance and resources to help the business community support response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa’s impact on Jamaica and Cuba.
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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
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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
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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.
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- WorkforceHiring Our Heroes Awards GalaWednesday, November 05Washington, D.C.Learn More
- CivicsNational Civics Bee® ChampionshipTuesday, November 11Washington, D.C.Learn More
- Emerging IssuesBeyond Shelter: The Business of Ending Homelessness in America Deep DiveThursday, November 20 - Friday, November 21Cambridge, MassachusettsLearn More
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- 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.
- 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
- This page provides up-to-date guidance and resources to help the business community support response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa’s impact on Jamaica and Cuba.
- Created by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, this playbook is a comprehensive guide for chambers, businesses, and organizations of all sizes to plan inclusive, nonpartisan celebrations of America's 250th birthday that educate, engage, and inspire.
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are sharing resources to help businesses and communities celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday in 2026.
- Most Americans cannot explain how their own government and economy function, according to a new national survey from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
- Telisha Van Rycke, regional director of workforce innovation at the Greater Burlington Partnership, discusses the relationships and innovations that have led to improvements in the talent pipeline in her local economy.
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- AT&T partnered with East Stroudsburg University students through the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s EPIC program to find fresh solutions to workforce challenges. The collaboration gave students real consulting experience while providing AT&T with new insights into recruiting and retaining Generation Z employees.
