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.
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.
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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
- 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
- The Q1 2024 Small Business Index remained steady, and small businesses shared their sentiments about disaster preparedness and recovery.Congress must seize this opportunity to enact H.R. 7024 and retroactively restore R&D expensing for American small and midsize businesses.Key areas of focus and the steps needed to take when creating your succession plan.As CEO and co-founder of The Urban Grape, Hadley Douglas is creating opportunities for women to thrive in the wine industry.From running communications firms to credit card processing services, these women CEOs and presidents are driving economic growth in their communities.This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to support H.J. Res 116 and S.J. Res 63.Minimizing red tape will enable small businesses to do what they do best: drive innovation, bolster communities, and create jobs.The proposed rules, called “Basel III Endgame,” would significantly increase U.S. banks' capital requirements, making borrowing more expensive for Main Street.To protect hometown businesses, more than 100 local chambers of commerce across America urge Biden Administration to scrap the “Basel III Endgame” banking rules.
