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.
30:30
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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Our Experts
Marc DeCourceySenior Vice President
Shanique StreeteExecutive Director, Programs
Rob GlennVice President, Global Resilience
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Latest Content
- 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.The 2023 Citizens Awards spotlighted those making a significant impact on issues critical to society, from addressing youth food insecurity and expanding equitable access to quality healthcare to building resilience in the face of crises.For more than two decades, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Citizens Awards have highlighted how businesses serve as a force for good, expanding opportunity and driving progress in every aspect of society.We are proud to recognize the 2023 finalists, showcasing the extraordinary impact of business to solve our biggest problems.







