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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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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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
- One pet-focused small business shares how tariffs are making it harder to hire, grow, and succeed.There are more than 236,000 small business importers in America. If they maintain imports at the same levels, they face a significant annual tariff tax under the country-level tariffs announced July 31.Private sector companies, especially small businesses, increasingly report facing higher prices themselves due to tariff taxes and are having to increase prices for their customers, Census Bureau Survey shows.The Association Health Plans Act of 2025 helps small businesses access affordable, high-quality health insurance through expanded pooling and bargaining power.Businesses across the nation are rising to meet back-to-school demand with ingenuity and commitment to support students.The Department of Labor has begun rolling out new policies that represent a fairer approach to America’s employers, especially small businesses.The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a range of permanent, pro-growth tax reforms designed to boost American small businesses.The Q2 2025 Small Business Index rose slightly but was accompanied by lingering economic uncertainties about the future.Inflation concerns dropped 10 points since Q1, but higher prices remain small businesses’ top concern
