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 serves and supports more than 5 million small businesses through membership, our nationwide federation of state and local chambers, and digital platforms—giving small businesses representation, resources, and a powerful voice at national scale.
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Small businesses express more concern over the economy amid uncertainty.
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A practical guide to maximizing savings for your small business under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
Advocating for Small Business
Small Business Spotlight
Competitive, pro-growth tax policy is essential to grow the economy, raise wages for workers, and improve the standard of living for all Americans.
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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.
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- The Q1 2025 Small Business Index showed that a record number of small businesses say inflation is a top concern as the overall index score dipped slightly.More than 1 in 3 small business owners are concerned about revenue, the highest share since 2021Members of the U.S. Chamber’s Small Business Council meet with congressional offices to share their stories on how tax policy impacts their business and communities.The Chamber applauds introduction of the Prove It Act.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly supports H.R. 736, which would provide a one-year delay for small businesses to report beneficial ownership information (BOI).This Valentine's Day is brought to you by small businesses like Karin's Florist, a staple of the community since 1956 in Vienna, Virginia.We urge quick consideration by the full Senate of Senator Loeffler's nomination.The Chamber support legislation to make permanent the Section 199A deduction.A Dallas-Fort Worth manufacturer showcases how small businesses push local economic growth ahead during the State of American Business.
