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
- Celebrating 100 businesses from 31 states driving growth and innovation in their communities and around the worldLetter to House of Representatives in support of bi-partisan legislation that would delay for 1-year the January 1, 2025 deadline for small businesses to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports under the Corporate Transparency Act.The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce shared how businesses in Athens, Georgia, are getting college students ready for classes and supporting them during the year.A small vacation rental business brings adventure and hospitality to guests in year-round vacation destination Park City, Utah.The agriculture and food industries support over 34 million American jobs and fuel the economy with extensive supply chains and robust export markets.Founded by a mom of teenagers, this tutoring company is on a mission to help as many students as possible achieve their academic best.Small businesses are vulnerable as extreme weather events grow more commonplace. Taking steps now can pay off in a big way if disaster strikes.Small business owners share why extending 2017 tax reforms is important for growth and investment across America.Letter to Congress, signed by 135 associations representing millions of small businesses, pushing for a 1-year extension for small business Beneficial Ownership Information reporting required by January 1, 2025 under the Corporate Transparency Act.This Utah small business is fueling one of summer’s hottest sports.
