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
- Tom McMahon, owner of Urban Dwell in Washington, D.C., shares why support during the holiday season is important for his small business and the community.Members of the Chamber’s Small Business Council traveled from across the country to meet with lawmakers in the nation’s capital. Here’s what they had to say about some of the country’s most pressing issues.Start off holiday shopping season with the U.S. Chamber's Small Business Saturday Shopping Guide!Suzanne P. Clark, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, discusses the challenges today’s small businesses face and how the Chamber supports them.U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark delivered the opening address at America's Top Small Business Summit on Oct. 19, 2023.U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s America’s Top Small Business Awards draw record participation from top small businesses across the country. The Michigan music store embodies the innovation, resilience, and growth mindset of American entrepreneurship.The U.S. Chamber's annual summit and award recognizes entrepreneurs and honors America's Top Small Businesses.For small businesses to grow and thrive they need reassurance that they can operate without fear of unnecessary policy and regulatory changes from the government.Chamber’s “America’s Top Small Business” Winner to be Announced Oct. 19These exceptional finalists are leaders in innovation and community engagement, come from diverse backgrounds, and are a snapshot of American small businesses today.
