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 represents the full spectrum of the American business community. And like America, where most businesses are small businesses, the vast majority of our members—90%—are small businesses and state and local chambers of commerce.
How The Chamber Advocates for Small Business
Small Business Spotlight
U.S. Chamber Foundation Programs
Stand Up for Free Enterprise
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Showcase: Small Business Profiles
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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.
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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
- InternationalAACCLA’s Outlook on the Americas Conference 2025Wednesday, February 1912:00 PM EST - 02:30 PM ESTMiami, FloridaLearn More
- Chambers of CommerceEmbracing AI: Practical Steps for Chambers & AssociationsTuesday, February 2503:00 PM EST - 04:00 PM ESTVirtualLearn More
- Small BusinessC-Suite to Main Street: A Masterclass in Thriving Through ChangeThursday, February 2712:00 PM EST - 12:30 PM ESTVirtualLearn More
Latest Content
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.
Supporting IP protections for the creative community isn’t a trivial business issue; it’s a socioeconomic necessity.
Applications Open Until July 22 for the U.S. Chamber CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses