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
- The U.S. Chamber’s Bill of Rights is helping America’s small businesses explain their perspectives to elected officials on what is needed to create an environment where small business can thrive.Two U.S. Representatives discuss priorities for Democratic and Republican leaders that will aid American small businesses, including addressing inflation, fixing supply chains, and reducing regulations.Most U.S. small business owners believe it is important to support the LGBTQ+ community and take action to ensure inclusion, according to the latest MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce small business survey.72% say they are okay with losing customers as a result of supporting the LGBTQ+ communityPanelists discuss strategies for leveraging digital transformation to grow entrepreneurial ventures and small businesses in the Americas.Executives convened at the CEO Summit of the Americas to discuss how more small businesses can be better supported throughout the Americas.Chilean President Gabriel Boric shared his commitment to achieving inclusive growth using government policy at the CEO Summit of the Americas.On the first day of the IV CEO Summit of the Americas, leaders discussed solutions to strengthen economies, transform healthcare, and build a brighter future across the Americas.This Hill letter was sent to Members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, on the “Jumpstart our Business Startups Act 4.0 of 2022.”Economic experts shared how the U.S. will recover from supply chain issues and inflation as well as what businesses can expect in the next few years.
