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
- Letter to Congress, signed by 135 associations representing millions of small businesses, pushing for a 1-year extension for small business Beneficial Ownership Information reporting required by January 1, 2025 under the Corporate Transparency Act.This Utah small business is fueling one of summer’s hottest sports.Supporting IP protections for the creative community isn’t a trivial business issue; it’s a socioeconomic necessity.Business ramps up in the summertime for this Virginia small business that specializes in bringing outdoor activities to everyone.Applications Open Until July 22 for the U.S. Chamber CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small BusinessesFlags of Valor in Winchester, Virginia, creates hand-crafted wooden American flags and employs over 70 veterans.A new survey from MetLife and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce finds small businesses feel AI could give them a competitive edge.Small businesses optimistic about AI’s potential to improve operations, believe it will give their business a competitive edge,We sat down with Bill Rossi to talk about his career, how he became a small business owner, and his advice for others.Entrepreneurs face high stakes amid the government’s shift on protecting intellectual property rights.
