- Strengthening the Chamber
Strengthening the Chamber
Our ability to deliver impact, shape national debates, and lead on the world stage is rooted in the strength of the Chamber as an institution.
In 2025, we invested in our people, modernized our infrastructure, forged new partnerships, and embraced new technologies that expand our capabilities. These efforts ensure that the Chamber remains the most effective advocate for American business, today and for the future.
Forged New Strategic Partnerships
Partnered with the College Board to launch two new AP courses, AP Business with Personal Finance and AP Cybersecurity, intended to equip students with practical business skills and entrepreneurial mindsets to thrive in a rapidly evolving economy. Released the New Hire Readiness Report with the College Board, revealing 84% of hiring managers agree most high school students are not prepared to enter the workforce.
Launched Small Business B(AI)SICS in partnership with Google, a national training initiative aimed to equip 40,000 entrepreneurs with the skills needed to harness artificial intelligence to grow their businesses and strengthen local economies.
Partnered with the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association – in collaboration with the Motion Picture Association, Recording Industry Association of America, Entertainment Software Association, and Distilled Spirits Council of the United States to bring together policymakers, business leaders, and sports figures to focus on the economic impact of sports and entertainment.
Convened high-level business and government leaders
- 1,200 EventsApproximately 20,000 people convened across nearly 1,200 in-person and virtual events.
- Global Aerospace SummitHosted the Global Aerospace Summit, which brought together over 900 attendees, 110 speakers, and over a dozen lawmakers to the Chamber to chart a path forward on aviation, space, and defense.
- Tax Policy SummitConvened over 100 tax policy experts, industry leaders, and lawmakers for the Tax Policy Summit to highlight the need for pro-growth tax reform.
Shaped the public debate
Earned over 52,000 media articles citing the Chamber’s advocacy work.
Attracted 3.6 million views to uschamber.com, where top issues and thought leadership included State of American Business, workforce, housing, tariffs, and tax reform.
Penned 15 op-eds from Chamber executives in top-tier publications, including USA Today, Fox News,Bloomberg Tax, and the Washington Examiner.
Reached 8+ million people across all Chamber social media accounts and maintained a strong engagement rate, earning key mentions and shares from policymakers and world leaders.
This year marked a milestone as the U.S. Chamber launched an integrated public affairs capability designed to drive meaningful impact on the issues that matter most to our members. This strategic expansion positions the Chamber to mobilize broader coalitions, reach key audiences with precision, and amplify our advocacy efforts across every channel.
Our enhanced capabilities now encompass full-scale issue campaigns featuring third-party stakeholder engagement, a content creator and influencer network, coordinated field operations across all 50 states, and sophisticated digital targeting that ensures our message reaches the right audiences at the right time.
- 495,419 video viewsLeveraged digital influence at scale, partnering with 16 online influencers to generate 495,419 video views across Instagram, Facebook, X, and Truth Social.
- 26.83 million ad impressionsAchieved unprecedented digital advertising reach, delivering 26.83 million ad impressions to legislative targets and their key constituencies.
- 198 organizationsBuilt a powerful state-based grasstops program, recruiting and activating 198 high value third-party organizations and voices who generated 976 op-eds, letters, emails, and direct meetings with targeted policymakers.
- 108 interviewsConducted 108 issue-specific television interviews from Chamber voices across the top 35 DMAs.
- 89.4 million total audienceThose 108 interviews resulted in 1,490 airings – a sign of strong syndication - and reached a total audience of 89.4 million.
Continued building a strong Chamber for the future
Welcomed visionary business leader Ross Perot, Jr. as the Chamber’s new board chair. His global leadership and passion for free enterprise help the Chamber advance policies that unlock greater growth at home and abroad.
Fostered a culture of innovation with a 50% increase in team members using AI to boost their productivity. 60 team members participated in the annual Hackathon to develop innovative solutions that improve processes across the Chamber.
Won the award for Excellence in Historic Preservation for Stewardship by the DC Preservation League for our work to modernize and restore the Chamber’s Briefing Center.
Download the 2025 Annual Report
In a year defined by economic uncertainty and accelerating change, the U.S. Chamber helped keep the voice of American business at the center of policymaking. Download the 2025 Annual Report to see the achievements, outcomes, and momentum shaping what comes next.
From advancing pro-growth tax policies and regulatory reforms to empowering small businesses and leading international delegations, the Chamber’s work in 2025 strengthened the foundation for American prosperity.