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.
Save the date! From elevating corporate civic engagement to forging a more resilient future and cultivating robust talent pipelines, Business Solves will explore how we can collectively build stronger communities.
As part of this event, the Citizens Awards will celebrate companies making an outstanding commitment to civic leadership and community impact. Apply now for a chance to be recognized among the nation's most purpose-driven organizations.
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
Watch highlights from Business Solves 2025
Featuring industry leaders Thomas J. Wilson (Allstate), Chris Gardner (Transfr), Dr. Albert Bourla (Pfizer), and Ross Perot Jr.
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.
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- Mike Hadley, senior director of the workplace business segment at Edward Jones, reflects on the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Business Solves conference and how leveraging local relationships, modern technology, and partnerships can expand workplace investing access, financial education, and trusted advice for small businesses and their employees.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.Leaders from IBM and Pinnacol Assurance shared how their organizations are helping prepare today’s workforce for the skills demands of tomorrow.Chick-fil-A, FedEx, Hilton, Pfizer among organizations recognized for exemplary corporate citizenship and impact in strengthening communitiesThis year's Citizens Awards winners demonstrate that strategic corporate citizenship can transform lives and strengthen communities.At Business Solves 2025, Marissa Rollens outlined the PepsiCo Foundation’s approach to sustainable agriculture: investing in farmers as partners, reducing risk through regenerative practices, and leveraging innovation to build resilient food systems.Travelers and the Maryland Chamber of Commerce show how civic engagement in the workplace can build trust, develop leadership, and strengthen communities.Allstate CEO Tom Wilson challenged business and community leaders to confront one of the most urgent yet often overlooked crises facing America today: the decline of trust.Novo Nordisk, Bank of America, and Building Bridges Across the River are transforming health outcomes in Washington through The Interrupt.
