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 businesses express more concern over the economy amid uncertainty.
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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.
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Latest Content
- Two state attorneys general share their insights on some of the most pressing issues facing the United States and the business community.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.Organized retail crime has been on the rise nationwide in recent years. San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan explains how businesses and governments can fight back.Tennessee sustainable materials company wins $25,000 cash prize; Eight Business Achievement Award winners recognized for their contributions to the economy, job creation, and innovationThree small business owners share how the U.S. Chamber has helped them navigate challenges from tariffs to intellectual property.This Coalition letter was sent by the R&D Coalition, on a tax change related to research and development expenses.Large companies can speed up payment processing, add small business suppliers, and partner on contracts to help small businesses grow.Delivery apps, social media, and access to customer data are becoming more and more critical to small business growth and survival.Chicago business leaders share insights on the challenges today’s companies face, as well as how the private and public sectors can help solve these challenges.
