U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. The Foundation anticipates, develops, and deploys solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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The Connector is the U.S. Chamber Foundation's monthly newsletter connecting you to innovative solutions, strategic partnerships, and our top stories.
- CivicsWe believe that democracy is vital for our nation’s prosperity and that businesses can help strengthen it.Read More
- DisastersWe strengthen partnerships and bolster systems we rely on to increase our resilience for the day it is needed most.Read More
- WorkforceFor America to grow and prosper, we need new talent systems fit for our modern economy.Read More
- The Civic Trust®The Civic Trust® is a nonpartisan educational initiative dedicated to enhancing civic literacy, skills, and participation across schools, workplaces, and communities.Read More
- Small Business Readiness for ResiliencyDeveloped in partnership with founding sponsor FedEx, the Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) is a multi-year initiative to support small businesses impacted by disasters.Read More
- Talent Pipeline ManagementBuilt by business, for business, TPM provides employers and their education and workforce development partners with strategies and tools to co-design talent supply chains that connect learners and workers to jobs and career advancement opportunities.Read More
- Hiring Our HeroesThrough world-class hiring events, digital programs, upskilling opportunities, and fellowships, HOH has developed and cultivated a rich pipeline of military-connected talent ready for businesses nationwide.Read More
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Michael CarneyPresident, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Marc DeCourceySenior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Eric EversolePresident, Hiring Our Heroes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Eileen Kelly RinaudoSenior Vice President and Head of Operations, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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- Rooted in the Foundation's commitment to catalyzing powerful private-public partnership opportunities, this annual event featured thought-provoking and actionable insights from esteemed speakers paving the way to a more empowered future for women and girls.The American Communities Project, based at Michigan State University, is a three-year effort to study the nation's fraying political, cultural, and socioeconomic fabric.This January, 19 small business owners in San Antonio graduated from BizConnect, a program designed to bring development and mentorship resources to small businesses in economically distressed areas to help strengthen local communities.Elise Awwad, President and CEO of DeVry University, is a lifelong learner and passionate leader, championing education as a tool for challenging societal norms and achieving economic mobility, especially for women.We sat down with Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale, the newest member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.Innovation is at the core of the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s mission. In honor of Innovation Day on February 16th, Kelsey Margey, manager of strategy and innovation, shares a summary of the corporate trends shaping the landscape in 2024.Minky Couture, under the leadership of owner and founder Sandi Henry, is blanketing the world in warmth, luxury, kindness, and opportunity.The world is facing a "polycrisis" of interconnected challenges, including economic instability, geopolitical tensions, and extreme weather.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Leadership Circle brings together visionary business leaders to shape the future of business and strengthen communities.

























