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.
Applications Open for the CO—100
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO—100 is a list of the top 100 small businesses in America from the world’s largest business organization.
CO—100 businesses will earn national media exposure, get exclusive access to experts, and tap into one-of-a-kind VIP perks. In addition to these benefits, ten businesses will receive $2,000, and America's Top Small Business of the Year will be awarded $25,000.
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. Apply today!
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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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The U.S. Chamber urges Congress to enact the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act,” which would make the 20% pass-through deduction permanent.
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Showcase: Innovative Small Businesses
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- Small Business Outlook: Optimism Around Growth ContinuesEvery 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 Small Business Owners Can Navigate Inflation and High Interest RatesFinance expert and small business owner Stephanie Sims says now is the time to take a deep look into your small business’ finances and prepare for economic uncertainty.Learn More
- Small Business Data CenterLearn about small businesses’ contributions to the economy and the unique challenges they face.Learn More
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The Chamber’s Prompt Pay Pledge is asking companies to pay small business suppliers and vendors faster. Our VP of Small Business Policy explains why it’s important for the economy.
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A district attorney discusses the impact of rising retail crime and how entrepreneurs can keep their businesses and customers safe.
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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
- Security and ResilienceNATO Summit Defense Industry ForumTuesday, July 0910:30 AM EDT - 08:00 PM EDTLearn More
- EconomyCommon Grounds: Spotlight on Organized Retail CrimeTuesday, July 0911:00 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDTLearn More
- Employment PolicyBolstering Efforts to Address Human TraffickingMonday, July 2908:30 AM EDT - 03:00 PM EDTLearn More
Latest Content
American Institute of CPAs, American Payroll Association, National Association of Professional Employer Organizations, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Letter to Treasury Secretary and IRS Commissioner on simplifying the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) for small businesses.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following statement can be attributed to Neil Bradley, executive vice president and chief policy officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, on the nomination of Isabel Guzman to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA).
More than half say vaccines make them more optimistic about their business WASHINGTON, D.C. — The distribution of coronavirus vaccines is providing small business owners with signs of optimism, but most see a long road ahead before the business climate returns to normal.
This coalition letter was sent to both the House and Senate Committees on Small Business in support for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extension Act of 2021.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following statement can be attributed to Neil Bradley, executive vice president and chief policy officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.“A year into the pandemic, small businesses are struggling to access capital and according to the U.S. Chamber and MetLife's Q4 2020 Small Business Index, nearly three-quarters (74%) say additional federal relief funds would be important to their business’ ability to succeed in 2021.
Many may view the waste streams generated by the clothing industry as a purely environmental problem, but one business sees it differently.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, supporting H.R. 1381 and S. 480, the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2021.” This bill is on the Legislative Leadership list for the “How They Voted” scorecard.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, on the "American Rescue Plan."
This Coalition letter was sent to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and the SenateCommittee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, on extending the application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).