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.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s flagship corporate citizenship conference highlights how businesses address society’s greatest challenges. Attendees gain specific examples of how businesses are driving change and discover partnership opportunities to advance the important work they’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.
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2025 Highlights
Where Business Meets Purpose: A Recap of Business Solves 2025
Speakers at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s signature event underscored that today’s rapid pace of change demands urgent, coordinated business leadership.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Names Winners of the 2025 Citizens Awards
Chick-fil-A, FedEx, Hilton, Pfizer among organizations recognized for exemplary corporate citizenship and impact in strengthening communities
Featured Sessions
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Building Stronger Communities Through CollaborationNovo Nordisk, Bank of America, and Building Bridges Across the River are transforming health outcomes in Washington through The Interrupt.
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Past 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.
44:13
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Latest Content
- PepsiCo Foundation's Food for Good program is a great example of a corporate social enterprise having a positive impact on the community. Here’s how they did it.Youth mental and physical well-being is in decline. Discover how companies are using partnerships and people-focused initiatives to promote change.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.Whether you're attending, joining a panel, or just excited to promote Business Solves, reference this toolkit for messaging, creative, and additional details.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.
