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Sep 14, 2021
Applications Now Open for the Coalition to Back Black Businesses 2021 Grant Program
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced that the Coalition to Back Black Businesses is now accepting applications for its 2021 grant program, which will provide $5,000 grants each to more than 400 small business owners to help them meet critical business needs.
Jul 28, 2021
America’s Roads Might Not Be Ready for A Return to the Office, New Study Shows
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Pittsburgh-based tech startup RoadBotics today released a new study, which used artificial intelligence (AI) to assess roadway conditions in 20 of the nation’s major metropolitan areas.
Jul 22, 2021
U.S. Chamber Foundation Announces Allstate Chair, President and CEO Tom Wilson as New Board Chair
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to name Tom Wilson to a three-year term as its board chair. Wilson, who is chair, president and CEO of The Allstate Corporation, succeeds William G. Little, chairman of Quam-Nichols Company.
May 26, 2021
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Sustainable Plastics Initiative
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced a new initiative to help realize a more sustainable future for plastics. Funded by Brian Sheth and Adria Sheth’s Sangreal Foundation, the initiative will identify opportunities to reduce the environmental footprint of plastics, while helping businesses make their plastics value chain more sustainable.
May 24, 2021
Despite Economic Uncertainty, American Employers Are Still Investing in Talent
May 12, 2021
Employers, Elected Officials and Community Leaders Join Forces to Combat Shockingly High Unemployment Rates for Military Spouses
First Lady Jill Biden Sets Tone for 2021 Military Spouse Employment Summit
May 11, 2021
Black Business Owner and Navy Spouse Recognized for Developing App that Positively Impacts Black Communities at 2021 Military Spouse Employment Summit
Annual Impact Awards Celebrate Strides in Military Spouse Employment
Apr 22, 2021
U.S. Chamber Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes Program Expands in Huntsville, Ala.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber announced today a formal partnership through Hiring Our Heroes (HOH). Huntsville has been selected as the newest site for a full-time program manager to support the HOH Corporate Fellowship Program and other recruitment resources for transitioning military service members.
Mar 30, 2021
Hiring Our Heroes Presents U.S. Army Veteran with Toyota 4Runner
More Than 85,000 Entries Received in 2020 Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes
Mar 22, 2021
Hiring Our Heroes Announces Extension of the Salesforce Fellowship Program After Successful Pilot Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) and Salesforce announced today that after a significantly successful pilot year, the Salesforce Fellowship Program will continue into 2021 and will now accept transitioning service members. In the past, the program was only available to veterans and military spouses.