Small Business
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Small businesses employ nearly half the entire American workforce and represent 43.5% of America’s GDP. As we have for over a century, the U.S. Chamber represents the full spectrum of the American business community. And like America, where most businesses are small businesses, the vast majority of our members—90%—are small businesses and state and local chambers of commerce.
How The Chamber Advocates for Small Business
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Ten businesses will receive $2,000, and America's Top Small Business of the Year will be awarded $25,000. All small businesses that make the list will receive brand exposure, exclusive access to top experts, and VIP perks.
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Elderly Instruments CEO and Co-Owner Lillian Werbin opened State of America Business 2024. Learn more about the business.
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Learn about small businesses’ contributions to the economy and the unique challenges they face.
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Showcase: Small Business Profiles
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- Small Business Outlook: Upcoming Rate Cuts Could Spark Small Business GrowthEvery week the U.S. Chamber's Vice President of Small Business Policy Tom Sullivan summarizes the latest data and what it means for the health of America's small businesses.Learn More
- How the 20% Pass-Through Deduction Impacts Businesses, Local EconomiesThe U.S. Chamber urges Congress to enact the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act,” which would make the 20% pass-through deduction permanent.Learn More
- Small Business Owners Voice Their Optimism about AIA new survey from MetLife and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce finds small businesses feel AI could give them a competitive edge.Learn More
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U.S. Chamber members range from small businesses and chambers of commerce across the country to startups in fast-growing sectors, leading industry associations, and global corporations.
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Our Work
The Chamber’s Small Business Council supports and fights for policies that keep Main Street businesses thriving and workforce vibrant. This includes advocating for a tax and regulatory environment that helps—not hurts—small business owners to create jobs and serve our communities and economy.
Events
- InfrastructureGlobal Aerospace Summit 2024Tuesday, September 10 - Wednesday, September 1108:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDTLearn More
- Employment PolicyReimagining Futures: Second Chance Employment ForumWednesday, September 1802:00 PM EDT - 07:00 PM EDTLearn More
- Corporate Social ResponsibilityBusiness Solves: Strengthening Communities, Today and TomorrowTuesday, October 29 - Wednesday, October 3009:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDTLearn More
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1 in 5 small businesses believe the U.S. economy is in good health
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This letter for the record was sent to Members of the House Committee on Small Business on the rule that defines "waters of the United States" (WOTUS).