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
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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
- There are practical steps importers can take now to prepare for IEEPA tariff refunds. Use this guide to understand eligibility and navigate the refund process.Small Business Council member, Traci Tapani, Co-President of Wyoming Machine Inc. Stacy, MN, testifies on the positive benefits of the Working Families Tax Cut Act before the Small Business Committee in the U.S. House of RepresentativeOn March 6, 2026, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined other Main Street employer organizations in thanking Congress for permanently extending the deduction for qualified business income, among other pro-growth tax policies, in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.When brick-and-mortar businesses proactively address challenges with permits, they mitigate delays, adapt to change and pave the way for growth.The U.S. Chamber's Q1 2026 Small Business Index reflects rising concerns among small businesses about inflation and the economy.Small Businesses Express More Concern Over The Economy Amid UncertaintyLatest U.S. Chamber Small Business Index shows growing concern over inflation, hiring, and the national economyA practical guide to maximizing savings for your small business under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives.Small business leaders visited Capitol Hill to highlight how the pro-growth tax reforms from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are helping them invest, hire, and expand.
