Small Business
There are more than 30 million small businesses in the U.S., employing nearly half of the entire American workforce. Through their resilience, drive, and creativity, these small businesses fuel the American economy. They build careers, power innovations, and serve communities across the country.
Top Takeaways from the U.S. Chamber’s 2023 State of American Business Address
This year’s State of American Business speech sets out an 'Agenda for American Strength': an aspirational and forward-looking plan to set up the country and its business community for long-term success.
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The State of American Business Data Center
Report
Capturing the current state of the U.S. business community and the economy.
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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
3 Wins for Small Business in the End-of-Year Omnibus Bill
Feature story
An end-of-year omnibus package included a few small business legislative victories related to retail theft, employee benefits plans, and mergers and acquisitions.
New Survey Shows Most Small Businesses Prioritize Giving Back to Their Local Communities
Guide
The Q4 2022 MetLife and US Chamber Small Business Index found that most small businesses actively give back to their local community in a variety of ways. Most are also concerned about inflation and an economic downturn.
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.
4 Entrepreneurial Insights on Starting a New Business
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
- WorkforcePath Forward: Working Through Remote Work Part 2Wednesday, February 0802:00 PM EST - 03:00 PM ESTLearn More
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion13th Annual International Women’s Day ForumMonday, March 06 - Tuesday, March 0708:00 AM EST - 06:00 PM ESTLearn More
- InternationalAACCLA's Outlook on the Americas ConferenceTuesday, March 07 - Wednesday, March 0812:00 AM EST - 12:00 AM ESTLearn More
Latest Content
An end-of-year omnibus package included a few small business legislative victories related to retail theft, employee benefits plans, and mergers and acquisitions.
The Q4 2022 MetLife and US Chamber Small Business Index found that most small businesses actively give back to their local community in a variety of ways. Most are also concerned about inflation and an economic downturn.
3 in 5 small businesses expect less revenue than usual this holiday season
Comments from U.S. Chamber Small Business Council member and owner of Pay It Forward Processing Renee VanHeel in Cave Creek, AZ on Department of Labor proposed rule on Independent Contractor definition.
The Small Business Bill of Rights summarize the basic rights of business owners in America—and represent policies the U.S. Chamber supports and fights for every day.
Choosing to shop small is choosing to invest in your community. Shop at small businesses this holiday season—and beyond—to support local businesses in your neighborhood.
California’s AB 257 could radically change the way the franchise industry operates in the state and could ultimately price small business owners out of the market.
The Greater Houston Partnership and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted an event with business leaders, policy makers, and small business owners on the benefits of technology for the economy and making government serve citizens better.
