Business Solves
For 25 years, our annual Business Solves Conference and Citizens Awards have brought together businesses—large and small—to showcase ideas and solutions to serve others, solve problems, and strengthen society.
Attendees gain specific examples of how businesses are helping solve critical societal challenges and discover partnership opportunities to advance the important work you’re leading in communities.
We also reveal the winners of our annual Citizens Awards—nine organizations that are utilizing their unique talent, resources, and expertise to improve communities. Businesses, local chambers of commerce, and trade associations can apply now through June 27, 2025, at 11:59 ET.
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October 28-29, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
Save the date! From boosting corporate civic engagement to shaping a more resilient future to building talent pipelines, Business Solves will examine how we can all work together to build stronger communities.
2024 Highlights
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Building Resilient Communities in Times of Crisis and DisasterExperts discuss the importance of resilience and disaster preparedness, as well as actionable solutions for risk reduction.
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Citizens Awards
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Announces Winners of the 25th Annual Citizens Awards
Microsoft, Capital One, AT&T, Southwest Airlines among winners of awards program celebrating the best in corporate citizenship
Past Highlights
25th Annual Business Solves Conference Celebrates Social Impact Champions and Innovative Solutions
The 25th annual Business Solves Conference and Corporate Citizenship Awards highlighted the impact of private-public collaboration in addressing emerging and persistent global issues through innovative business-led solutions.
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Our workforce expert, Jaimie Francis discusses relationship between employers and educators with Dr. Aisha Francis, president of Ben Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology.
Learn how Navjot Sawhney's promise sparked global change with the Divya Washing Machine, empowering women and transforming communities.
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Learn more about the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, winner of the 2023 Citizens Award for Best Sustainability Program, from Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil.
The 25th annual Business Solves Conference and Corporate Citizenship Awards highlighted the impact of private-public collaboration in addressing emerging and persistent global issues through innovative business-led solutions.
David Clunie, Principal - Head of Community Relations at Edward Jones examines the role of the private sector in advancing economic mobility for more Americans.
