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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- Mark Peters, CEO of Butterball Farms, applies Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) principles to build people-centered talent systems. Through the iNexus initiative, he helps employers collaborate with educators to strengthen retention, expand mobility, and create regional pathways to meaningful work.Winter Storm Fern could severely disrupt small businesses across multiple states. Learn how to prepare now and complete the R4R checklist to become eligible for a $5,000 grant if a disaster is declared in your state.The U.S. Chamber Foundation released an updated edition of the report reflecting on how assessment and accountability policies have contributed to improving both the quality of and access to K–12 public education.At the 2025 Hiring Our Heroes Awards Gala, we had the honor of presenting the President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement to Wayne Peacock, who recently retired as President and CEO of USAA.Using the Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) model, Kalamazoo’s early care and education (ECE) collaborative has built a sustainable strategy to attract new talent and support employees in earning industry-recognized credentials.Using the Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) model, the public safety collaborative decided to restart and support essential training programs to meet their labor gap struggles. Within a few years, most employer partners filled their vacant positions.The Thumb Region Health and Human Services (HHS) Employer-Led Collaborative uses the TPM® framework to expand healthcare training and career opportunities. Within just a few years, 59% of participants earned industry-recognized credentials, and 61% secured employment in the medical field.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world of work, and the skills employees need to thrive. In this edition of "Commerce Meets Classroom" we examine an important question: What knowledge and skills should students develop in K–12 education to prepare for postsecondary training and the workforce?Rick Pearce reflects on how his experience as a Business Leads Fellow has shaped his approach to partnerships between businesses and schools in Southwest Ohio.
