Small Business
Small businesses employ nearly half the entire American workforce and represent 43.5% of America’s GDP. As we have for over a century, the U.S. Chamber represents the full spectrum of the American business community. And like America, where most businesses are small businesses, the vast majority of our members—90%—are small businesses and state and local chambers of commerce.
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Successful small business owners and industry professionals share insight into what it takes to start and sustain a small business in 2023.
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By leading with empathy, this physical therapy practice is redefining what it means to provide patient care.
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The rule would change what water features fall under federal jurisdiction, creating new expenses and enforcement risks for farmers, business owners, and home builders with plans to use their land.
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- Inflation Creating ‘Perfect Storm’ of Challenges for Small BusinessesSmall business owners across the nation say the effects of inflation are hitting the service industry hard.Learn More
- Five Years of Insights: What We've Learned from the Small Business IndexThe MetLife and U.S. Chamber Small Business Index celebrates five years this quarter, Q2 2022. We take a look at its highs and lows, major trends, and what the future holds for small businesses.Learn More
- 4 Small Business Owners Explain What They Need from GovernmentThe U.S. Chamber’s Bill of Rights is helping America’s small businesses explain their perspectives to elected officials on what is needed to create an environment where small business can thrive.Learn More
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Explore our interactive map tracking the latest data on the surge in entrepreneurship in each state and county across the country.
In this year’s State of American Business keynote address, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark called for a commitment to an “Agenda for American Strength” that affirms America’s position as a global power for good and unleashes the innovating, problem-solving power of business to address society’s greatest challenges.
Become a member
U.S. Chamber members range from the small businesses and local chambers of commerce that line the Main Streets of America to leading industry associations and large corporations.
Learn more about how your business can become a member.
Our Work
The Chamber’s Small Business Council supports and fights for policies that keep Main Street businesses thriving and workforce vibrant. This includes advocating for a tax and regulatory environment that helps—not hurts—small business owners to create jobs and serve our communities and economy.
Chamber OnDemand
In CO–’s inaugural Start. Run. Grow event, four entrepreneurs share success stories and challenges to encourage future leaders to start their own businesses.
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Events
- International48th Annual India Ideas SummitTuesday, June 1309:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDTLearn More
- Small BusinessCO— Strategy Studio: Doing Business with Big BusinessesThursday, June 2212:00 PM EDT - 12:30 PM EDTLearn More
- Security and Resilience12th Annual Building Resilience ConferenceWednesday, July 26 - Thursday, July 2708:00 AM EDT - 03:00 PM EDTLearn More
Latest Content
By leading with empathy, this physical therapy practice is redefining what it means to provide patient care.
The rule would change what water features fall under federal jurisdiction, creating new expenses and enforcement risks for farmers, business owners, and home builders with plans to use their land.
Every week the U.S. Chamber's Vice President of Small Business Policy Tom Sullivan summarizes the latest data and what it means for the health of America's small businesses.
Whether it’s talking to clients on a couch—or walking on a scenic path—the owner of a therapy practice explains how mental health services can improve society.
Learn about small businesses’ contributions to the economy and the unique challenges they face.
The companies below have signed the Prompt Pay Pledge in support of paying small suppliers quicker.
This Coalition letter was sent to Sen. Steve Daines supporting his "Main Street Tax Certainty Act."
Small businesses would be affected by a default. Learn about the debt limit standoff and what small businesses can do to help stop a default and prepare for one, if it does occur.
The Chamber’s Prompt Pay Pledge is asking companies to pay small business suppliers and vendors faster. Our VP of Small Business Policy explains why it’s important for the economy.
All across America, small and medium-sized exporters are flourishing, selling their products to international customers, gaining market share—and creating jobs. Here are three of them.
