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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Featured
Small businesses express more concern over the economy amid uncertainty.
Apply now for the U.S. Chamber's annual list of the top 100 small businesses in America. Honorees receive national recognition and exclusive opportunities.
Feature story
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.
U.S. Chamber Foundation Programs
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.
Discover the ROI Chamber membership can deliver for you.
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
- Chambers of Commerce2026 Southeast InstituteSunday, June 28 - Thursday, July 0211:00 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDTHybridLearn More
- Chambers of Commerce2026 Northeast InstituteSunday, July 26 - Thursday, July 3011:00 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDTHybridLearn More
- WorkforceTPM NLN Annual Summit 2026Tuesday, September 29 - Wednesday, September 30U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
Latest Content
- Employees at small firms are able to keep their flexibility thanks to court striking down U.S. Department of Labor's one-size-fits-all wage structure.This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate supporting S.4638, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025".The 2024 CO—100 Top Honorees offer their insights on the importance of free enterprise and economic growth.Members of the U.S. Chamber’s Small Business Council went to Capitol Hill with stories for congressional offices on how tax policy impacts them.The U.S. Chamber's CO—100 Small Business Forum and awards event recognizes entrepreneurs and honors the 100 top small businesses on the CO—100 list.U.S. Chamber celebrates the CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses chosen from 14,000 applicants from across the country; 10 small businesses recognized for outstanding achievement at the 2024 CO—100 AwardsThey're small in size, but the companies on our CO—100 list do big business. Over half generated $1 million or more in revenue last year. Get the facts about America’s top 100 small businesses.Small business owners are more focused on the upcoming 2024 election than the 2020 election and say the economy is their number one priority. They also want elected officials to compromise.88% say it is very important that the next Congress does not raise taxes on businesses
