Small Business Policy
The Small Business Policy team formulates small business policy and assists small business members in creating effective grassroots actions and strategies on legislative, regulatory and international initiatives.
The Small Business Policy team manages the Small Business Council, the U.S. Chamber’s principal policy committee and action group representing the issues of concern to small business. In addition to formulating small business policy, the council assists in creating strategies on legislative, regulatory and international initiatives. The group is able to bring to the Chamber’s Board of Directors attention issues they regard as important or comment on the small business impact of policy being formulated by other Chamber standing policy committees.
Latest Content
Dec 07, 2021Here’s What You Need to Know About the CFPB’S Small Business Data Collection The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is preparing to collect new data from small businesses applying for credit. The new requirements come with privacy concerns and could make access to credit costlier.
Nov 23, 20217 Questions About the Impact of Supply Chain Shortages on Holiday Shopping With the holiday shopping season kicking off this week, our supply chain expert explains why people are worried about getting gifts in time and what is being done to make sure they do.
Nov 22, 2021Shopping Small Benefits More Than Just Local Businesses All signs point to high consumer demand this holiday season and this year it is more important than ever to shop small. But shoppers should spend their dollars with kindness and understanding as small businesses face unique challenges in the wake of the pandemic.
Nov 17, 2021The High Cost of the Reconciliation Bill for Small Businesses Some provisions being discussed for inclusion in the reconciliation bill could increase costs, punish entrepreneurs, and create unnecessary fines that small businesses cannot afford.
Nov 11, 2021How One Pharmacy Owner is Tackling Vaccine Hesitancy and a Changing Neighborhood HOPE Pharmacy in Richmond is part of a partnership focused on improving the health of local residents.
Oct 29, 2021How Embark Trucks is Driving Innovation Embark Trucks, based in California, is using automated vehicle technology to make the roads safer, operations more efficient and sustainable, and supply chains more resilient. Find out how.
Oct 29, 2021How Small Business Owners Feel Right Now About Finding Workers, Vaccine Requirements Small business owners are finding it more challenging than earlier in 2021 to find workers to fill open positions.- Oct 28, 2021Small Businesses Trying to Hire Face Growing Difficulty Finding Workers Those with higher percentages of vaccinated employees have more optimistic outlook
- Oct 28, 2021MetLife & U.S. Chamber Special Report on the State of the Workforce (Oct. 2021) More small businesses report difficulty finding the right workers, most support vaccine requirements and see long road to return to normal
Oct 21, 2021The Urban Grape is Changing the Wine Industry The 2021 Small Business of the Year's innovative business strategy, rapid growth, and commitment to community development stood out among this year's nominees.