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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- WorkforceHiring Our Heroes Awards GalaThursday, November 1206:00 PM EST - 10:00 PM EST
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- Preliminary research findings from a national study of U.S. small businesses“Rule of law” can sound like a phrase reserved for law school classrooms or bar exam prep, not something that affects everyday life. But Law Day, May 1, is a celebration for every American; because rule of law isn't a legal abstraction—it is the foundation of a thriving society.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce the state and local chambers bringing free AI trainings directly to small businesses and entrepreneurs in communities across the country.Corrie Melton brings a data-driven, employer-led approach to workforce development through the Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) framework. From launching collaboratives in Tallahassee to scaling statewide at the Florida Chamber of Commerce, she builds systems grounded in trust, data, and continuous improvement.Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council Looks to Rewrite How America Tackles the Child Care CrisisMadison Cabagbag, a 15-year-old student, led a real-world marketing challenge through the EPIC program, partnering with a local business. The experience highlights how work-based learning initiatives build career skills, connect students with employers, and deliver fresh, actionable ideas to industry partners.Aisha won the National Civics Bee in Illinois after developing “BRIGHT,” a 6-step toolkit to help kids unplug, get guidance, and report abuse.Vincent Ginski leveraged TPM® to transform workforce coordination in North Carolina. From launching a 24-employer collaborative in Gaston County to supporting 10 collaboratives statewide, he brings a data-driven, employer-led approach to closing talent gaps at scale.Pathways with Purpose is a new initiative supporting employer-led partnerships to expand career pathways and work-based learning for high school students, helping align education with workforce needs, and connect young people to in-demand careers and economic opportunity.Business and early childhood leaders gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, to advance collaborative solutions to childcare access and affordability. Through cross-sector dialogue and innovative state financing models, participants shared strategies to strengthen childcare systems and drive meaningful progress nationwide.
