Small Business
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
Small Business Spotlight
U.S. Chamber Foundation Programs
Stand Up for Free Enterprise
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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
- InternationalGlobal SummitTuesday, April 22 - Wednesday, April 2312:00 PM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- Health CareHealth Innovation Summit: Optimizing the Next Generation of CareTuesday, April 2908:00 AM EDT - 01:20 PM EDT1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- Small BusinessSmall Business Day 2025Thursday, May 0101:30 PM EDT - 05:00 PM EDT1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
Latest Content
Comments from U.S. Chamber Small Business Council member and owner of Pay It Forward Processing Renee VanHeel in Cave Creek, AZ on Department of Labor proposed rule on Independent Contractor definition.
The Small Business Bill of Rights summarize the basic rights of business owners in America—and represent policies the U.S. Chamber supports and fights for every day.
California’s AB 257 could radically change the way the franchise industry operates in the state and could ultimately price small business owners out of the market.
The Greater Houston Partnership and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted an event with business leaders, policy makers, and small business owners on the benefits of technology for the economy and making government serve citizens better.
Two state attorneys general share their insights on some of the most pressing issues facing the United States and the business community.
Paul Shmotolokha, CEO and chairman of the board of New Use Energy Solutions, shares how his company is working to ship solar power packs to Ukraine in a time of need.
Trade delivers a host of benefits for Americans, but what are the benefits for America’s small businesses? Here's how trade drives growth for many small businesses.
Tennessee sustainable materials company wins $25,000 cash prize; Eight Business Achievement Award winners recognized for their contributions to the economy, job creation, and innovation
Organized retail crime has been on the rise nationwide in recent years. San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan explains how businesses and governments can fight back.
