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
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Your guide to shopping small on Small Business Saturday—and every day—to support and celebrate our nation’s small businesses this holiday season.
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The 2024 CO—100 Top Honorees offer their insights on the importance of free enterprise and economic growth.
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Learn about small businesses’ contributions to the economy and the unique challenges they face.
U.S. Chamber Foundation Programs
Stand Up for Free Enterprise
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Showcase: Small Business Profiles
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- Every 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.
Latest Content
Technology helps small businesses operate and compete. This report outlines the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI), concerns about regulatory impacts, and the need for education on the benefits of AI.
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the House Committee on Small Business regarding H.R. 7198, "Prove It Act of 2024" to be considered during the Committee’s markup on September 10th.
Celebrating 100 businesses from 31 states driving growth and innovation in their communities and around the world
Letter to House of Representatives in support of bi-partisan legislation that would delay for 1-year the January 1, 2025 deadline for small businesses to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports under the Corporate Transparency Act.
The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce shared how businesses in Athens, Georgia, are getting college students ready for classes and supporting them during the year.
A small vacation rental business brings adventure and hospitality to guests in year-round vacation destination Park City, Utah.
The agriculture and food industries support over 34 million American jobs and fuel the economy with extensive supply chains and robust export markets.
Founded by a mom of teenagers, this tutoring company is on a mission to help as many students as possible achieve their academic best.
Small businesses are vulnerable as extreme weather events grow more commonplace. Taking steps now can pay off in a big way if disaster strikes.
