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.
How The Chamber Advocates for Small Business
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The U.S. Chamber urges Congress to enact the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act,” which would make the 20% pass-through deduction permanent.
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Elderly Instruments CEO and Co-Owner Lillian Werbin opened State of America Business 2024. Learn more about the business.
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The U.S. Chamber's annual summit and award recognizes entrepreneurs and honors America's Top Small Businesses.
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Showcase: Innovative Small Businesses
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- Small Business Outlook: Inflationary Headwinds ContinueEvery 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.Learn More
- How Small Business Owners Can Navigate Inflation and High Interest RatesFinance expert and small business owner Stephanie Sims says now is the time to take a deep look into your small business’ finances and prepare for economic uncertainty.Learn More
- Small Business Data CenterLearn about small businesses’ contributions to the economy and the unique challenges they face.Learn More
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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.
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A district attorney discusses the impact of rising retail crime and how entrepreneurs can keep their businesses and customers safe.
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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
- InfrastructureUnited for Infrastructure: Invest. Permit. Build.Tuesday, May 1409:00 AM EDT - 01:30 PM EDTLearn More
- Security and Resilience13th Annual Building Resilience ConferenceWednesday, May 15 - Friday, May 1708:00 AM EDT - 03:00 PM EDTLearn More
- InternationalU.S.-Kenya Business ForumFriday, May 2408:00 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDTLearn More
Latest Content
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.
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.
Paul Shmotolokha, CEO and chairman of the board of New Use Energy Solutions, shares how his company is working to ship solar power packs to Ukraine in a time of need.
Trade delivers a host of benefits for Americans, but what are the benefits for America’s small businesses? Here's how trade drives growth for many small businesses.
Tennessee sustainable materials company wins $25,000 cash prize; Eight Business Achievement Award winners recognized for their contributions to the economy, job creation, and innovation