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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. The Foundation anticipates, develops, and deploys solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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- CivicsWe believe that democracy is vital for our nation’s prosperity and that businesses can help strengthen it.Learn More
- DisastersWe strengthen partnerships and bolster systems we rely on to increase our resilience for the day it is needed most.Learn More
- WorkforceFor America to grow and prosper, we need new talent systems fit for our modern economy.Learn More
- The Civic Trust®The Civic Trust® is a nonpartisan educational initiative dedicated to enhancing civic literacy, skills, and participation across schools, workplaces, and communities.Learn More
- Small Business Readiness for ResiliencyDeveloped in partnership with founding sponsor FedEx, the Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) is a multi-year initiative to support small businesses impacted by disasters.Learn More
- Talent Pipeline ManagementBuilt by business, for business, TPM provides employers and their education and workforce development partners with strategies and tools to co-design talent supply chains that connect learners and workers to jobs and career advancement opportunities.Learn More
- Hiring Our HeroesThrough world-class hiring events, digital programs, upskilling opportunities, and fellowships, HOH has developed and cultivated a rich pipeline of military-connected talent ready for businesses nationwide.Learn More
Leadership
Michael CarneyPresident, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Howard ByckSenior Vice President of Partnerships and Head of Development, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Marc DeCourceySenior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Eric EversolePresident, Hiring Our Heroes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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WASHINGTON, DC —The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, announced the launch of the Military Spouse Fellowship Program (MSFP) in Fort Carson, Colorado. The program will place 100 military spouses with host companies for a six-week immersive fellowship over the new two years. Fort Carson is the first location of four where Lockheed Martin will fund scholarships. The fellowship program will also be available in Dallas/Fort Worth, Washington D.C., and Orlando.
We are in the midst of a civics crisis, and the implications for our society are enormous.
It is not only the right thing to do – it is the smart thing for business.
In honor of Women's Equality Day, we highlight the rise of women in leadership positions across all sectors of business and the economy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes and the state of Virginia announce an expansion of the Virginia Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone (MSEEZ).
Businesses can and must step up and lead. We have the resources and logistical networks to be of great help.
Companies are taking a more holistic approach to making sure employees are happy and healthy outside of standard health care plans.
America’s veterans have put our welfare before their own in defending our country, often at great sacrifice.
“Looking to the future of our economy and our citizens, the U.S. Chamber remains fully committed to addressing the dual challenges of too many people without jobs and too many jobs without people."