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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- 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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- American companies constitute unparalleled strategic assets. Through pioneering R&D and commercialization, the genius of U.S. enterprise drives global innovation. Strength abroad requires nurturing strength at home. Policymakers must recognize business of all sizes as fundamental to national security and, according to Edelman’s Trust Barometer, stewards of public trust.The 25th annual Business Solves Conference and Corporate Citizenship Awards highlighted the impact of private-public collaboration in addressing emerging and persistent global issues through innovative business-led solutions.David Clunie, Principal - Head of Community Relations at Edward Jones examines the role of the private sector in advancing economic mobility for more Americans.The 2023 Citizens Awards spotlighted those making a significant impact on issues critical to society, from addressing youth food insecurity and expanding equitable access to quality healthcare to building resilience in the face of crises.For more than two decades, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Citizens Awards have highlighted how businesses serve as a force for good, expanding opportunity and driving progress in every aspect of society.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber Foundation convened private-public leaders for a briefing on October 12 to share live updates on the ground, what the most immediate needs are, and ways the private sector can help.We are proud to recognize the 2023 finalists, showcasing the extraordinary impact of business to solve our biggest problems.




















