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.
Events
- Environment and Sustainability2026 Environmental Innovation SummitLive Now08:30 AM EDT - 01:30 PM EDTHybridLearn More
- 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
Latest Content
- New Small Business B(AI)sics courses now available online and through local chambers of commerce ahead of National Small Business MonthSmall Business Council member, Elaine Buxton, President and CEO of Confero, Inc. in Cary, NC, testifies on the gig economy and the future of entrepreneurship.There are practical steps importers can take now to prepare for IEEPA tariff refunds. Use this guide to understand eligibility and navigate the refund process.Small Business Council member, Traci Tapani, Co-President of Wyoming Machine Inc. Stacy, MN, testifies on the positive benefits of the Working Families Tax Cut Act before the Small Business Committee in the U.S. House of RepresentativeOn March 6, 2026, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined other Main Street employer organizations in thanking Congress for permanently extending the deduction for qualified business income, among other pro-growth tax policies, in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.When brick-and-mortar businesses proactively address challenges with permits, they mitigate delays, adapt to change and pave the way for growth.The U.S. Chamber's Q1 2026 Small Business Index reflects rising concerns among small businesses about inflation and the economy.Small Businesses Express More Concern Over The Economy Amid UncertaintyLatest U.S. Chamber Small Business Index shows growing concern over inflation, hiring, and the national economyA practical guide to maximizing savings for your small business under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
