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 serves and supports more than 5 million small businesses through membership, our nationwide federation of state and local chambers, and digital platforms—giving small businesses representation, resources, and a powerful voice at national scale.
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Small Business Index Q1 2026
Small businesses express more concern over the economy amid uncertainty.
How to Get Your Small Business Recognized On the CO—100 List
Apply now for the U.S. Chamber's annual list of the top 100 small businesses in America. Honorees receive national recognition and exclusive opportunities.
Navigating the New Tax Law: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Feature story
A practical guide to maximizing savings for your small business under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
Advocating for Small Business
Small Business Spotlight
Competitive, pro-growth tax policy is essential to grow the economy, raise wages for workers, and improve the standard of living for all Americans.
U.S. Chamber Foundation Programs
U.S. Chamber members range from small businesses and chambers of commerce across the country to startups in fast-growing sectors, leading industry associations, and global corporations.
Discover the ROI Chamber membership can deliver for you.
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.
Events
- Workforce2026 Military Spouse Employment SummitThursday, May 2110:00 AM EDT - 02:30 PM EDTHybridLearn More
- TechnologyAI + Work (Talent Forward 2026)Wednesday, May 2708:15 AM EDT - 05:30 PM EDTU.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- Chambers of Commerce2026 Midwest InstituteSunday, May 31 - Thursday, June 0410:00 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDTHybridLearn More
Latest Content
- The Chamber support legislation to make permanent the Section 199A deduction.A Dallas-Fort Worth manufacturer showcases how small businesses push local economic growth ahead during the State of American Business.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports language included in the Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025 which would delay the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) year-endcompliance deadline for existing entities.The top small businesses on the U.S. Chamber CO—100 list make for great places to finish holiday shopping and give a boost to their local communities.The U.S. Chamber’s Prompt Pay Pledge asks large companies to commit to quicker payment for invoices to their small business suppliers.About half (51%) say compliance requirements make it harder for them to grow their businessTaxes and recordkeeping are the top regulatory compliance issues small businesses report spending time on. Confidence in revenue, investment, and hiring plans was strong across the board.This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting H.R. 7198, the "Prove It Act of 2024".Employees at small firms are able to keep their flexibility thanks to court striking down U.S. Department of Labor's one-size-fits-all wage structure.This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate supporting S.4638, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025".
