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
- Explore key takeaways from the 2026 Building Resilience conference.At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Building Resilience conference, Walmart Foundation's Marvin Carr-Ligons moderated a conversation with leaders from UnidosUS, Feeding America, and United Way Worldwide on how hunger relief, social connection, and disaster preparedness function as one integrated resilience system.Small businesses are navigating two forces at once: rapid technological change and an unpredictable threat landscape. The ones who are building for both aren't just surviving—they're the engine driving their communities forward.Research from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Verizon reveals a major gap between small business confidence and disaster preparednessLeaders from Google, Xylem, Zscaler, and Aspen Digital explored how AI is transforming emergency response at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Building Resilience conference.At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 2026 Building Resilience conference, small business owners shared how disasters exposed gaps in their preparedness. New research from the Foundation and Verizon reveals why it matters for everyone.Preliminary research findings from a national study of U.S. small businesses“Rule of law” can sound like a phrase reserved for law school classrooms or bar exam prep, not something that affects everyday life. But Law Day, May 1, is a celebration for every American; because rule of law isn't a legal abstraction—it is the foundation of a thriving society.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce the state and local chambers bringing free AI trainings directly to small businesses and entrepreneurs in communities across the country.Corrie Melton brings a data-driven, employer-led approach to workforce development through the Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) framework. From launching collaboratives in Tallahassee to scaling statewide at the Florida Chamber of Commerce, she builds systems grounded in trust, data, and continuous improvement.
