What We Do
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
Our Impact
- Civics
Announcing the 2026 Cohort of Judicial Fellows
By Melissa Mendizabal
- Workforce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Honors Michigan LEO for Workforce ImpactThe U.S. Chamber Foundation is recognizing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity as the inaugural recipient of the Excellence in Impact Award for its leadership in scaling employer-driven workforce strategies that deliver measurable results across industries and communities.
By Victoria Andreasen
Our Insights
- Disasters
Small Business Resilience: Examining Optimism, Risk, and Ability to RecoverPreliminary research findings from a national study of U.S. small businesses
Our Issues
- DisastersWe help businesses and communities respond to, prepare for, and recover from disasters.Disasters
- WorkforceWe develop solutions to meet America’s workforce needs.Workforce
- CivicsWe strengthen American democracy.Civics
Our Solutions
- Small Business Readiness for ResiliencyBecome a more resilient business with these easy-to-use tools.Small Business Readiness for Resiliency
- Talent Pipeline ManagementLearn how to build successful talent pipelines to fill open jobs.Talent Pipeline Management
- The Civic TrustA nonpartisan commitment to boost civic literacy, skills, and participation.The Civic Trust
Spotlight
This year's finalists are connecting people to opportunity, strengthening local economies, supporting healthier communities, and improving preparedness before crises occur.
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Upcoming Events
- CivicsNational Civics Bee® ChampionshipMonday, October 12 - Wednesday, October 14Washington, D.C.
- Corporate Social ResponsibilityBusiness Solves Conference and Citizens AwardsTuesday, October 27 - Wednesday, October 28U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- WorkforceHiring Our Heroes Awards GalaThursday, November 12U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
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Latest Content
- Civics Academy is a nonpartisan initiative by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation that equips employees with essential civic knowledge and 21st-century workplace skills.Celeste Tiller reflects on her experience as a Business Leads Fellow, highlighting how her participation in the program continues to support her efforts to strengthen York County's workforce.At the 2025 Employer Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) Summer Convening, we explored how work-based learning can empower the next generation of leaders and problem-solvers.This page will provide up-to-date guidance and resources to help the business community effectively contribute to response efforts following flooding in Central Texas and Hill Country.In this edition of "Commerce Meets Classroom," Trina Goss with the Greater Topeka Partnership shares insights on their childcare initiative, and how she learns from – and contributes to – the Business Leads Fellowship Program.Companies are addressing food insecurity by leveraging core capabilities, strategic local investment, and cross-sector collaboration.As a Business Leads Fellow and President and CEO of the Lake Havasu Chamber of Commerce in Arizona, Andrea Helart breaks down silos to build workforce solutions in her hometown.Apprenticeship Illinois WBL & Talent Management Administrator, Talent Pipeline Management® Academy Faculty and Fellow, Kim Kuchenbrod, uses the TPM® framework to unify Illinois’ workforce system.
