U.S. Chamber Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes Designates Ohio as a Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone
October 14, 2021
Ohio partners with businesses to tackle military spouse un- and underemployment
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First Lady Jill Biden Speaks at Launch of Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone Focused on Remote Work
September 16, 2021
As the leader in identifying and providing solutions to military spouse un- and under-employment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes has launched a new initiative focused on remote work opportunities.
Hiring Our Heroes Celebrates a Decade of Impact
March 18, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) is celebrating its 10th anniversary of its founding in March 2011 as an organization that has been connecting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and military caregivers with meaningful employment opportunities.
Coalition to Back Black Businesses Awards Grants and Mentorship to 600 Black Small Business Owners
February 24, 2021
The Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB), launched in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, American Express, and the nation’s four leading Black chambers – the National Black Chamber of Commerce, National Business League, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., and Walker’s Legacy – announced it has awarded $5,000 grants to 600 Black-owned small businesses in 33 states.
National PTA and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Team Up to Close Digital Divide for Students and Educators
June 4, 2020
National PTA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation have teamed up to launch Every Student Connected, an initiative to raise awareness of the need to close the connectivity gap. Through the effort, National PTA and the U.S.
U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Announces First Annual Military Spouse Impact Awards
June 20, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced today the winners of the first annual Military Spouse Impact Awards.
U.S. Chamber Foundation Profiles Second Chance Programs in New Issue of America Working Forward
June 11, 2019
Piper Kerman, Coss Marte, and other contributing authors explore the businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits connecting inmates and ex-offenders with jobs.
U.S. Chamber Foundation Research Shows Better Recruitment, Retention, and Employee Engagement at LGBT-Inclusive Companies
April 9, 2019
New Research Finds Inclusive Policies Are Most Effective When Paired With External Support For LGBT Employees
U.S. Chamber Foundation Launches Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone in Leavenworth, Kansas
March 20, 2019
City of Leavenworth and the Surrounding Business Communities Join Forces to Support 21st Century Military Families at Fort Leavenworth and in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area
U.S. Chamber Foundation Launches Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone Across Georgia
February 20, 2019
State of Georgia and Business Community Join Forces to Support 21st Century Military Families