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
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The Chamber is providing detail about the possible length of a shutdown and the implications for the business community and the economy so our members can prepare accordingly.
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For a real-world perspective on rising retail crime and its impact on small businesses, we spoke with a small-batch coffee roaster in San Francisco serving the community since 1965.
Showcase: Innovative Small Businesses
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- Small Business Weekly ForecastEvery week the U.S. Chamber's Vice President of Small Business Policy Tom Sullivan summarizes the latest data and what it means for the health of America's small businesses.Learn More
- How Small Business Owners Can Navigate Inflation and High Interest RatesFinance expert and small business owner Stephanie Sims says now is the time to take a deep look into your small business’ finances and prepare for economic uncertainty.Learn More
- Small Business Data CenterLearn about small businesses’ contributions to the economy and the unique challenges they face.Learn More
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The Chamber’s Prompt Pay Pledge is asking companies to pay small business suppliers and vendors faster. Our VP of Small Business Policy explains why it’s important for the economy.
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A district attorney discusses the impact of rising retail crime and how entrepreneurs can keep their businesses and customers safe.
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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
- WorkforceTalent ForwardWednesday, October 0409:00 AM EDT - 03:00 PM EDTLearn More
- Environment and SustainabilitySustainability and Circular Economy Summit 2023Thursday, October 05 - Friday, October 0609:00 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDTLearn More
- Small BusinessAmerica's Top Small Business Summit: Ready. Set. Scale.Thursday, October 1909:00 AM EDT - 01:30 PM EDTLearn More
Latest Content
The Q1 Metlife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index moved up more than three points to 66.3.
Quarterly Index has Highest Increase since Launch – Driven by Strongest National Economic Outlook on Record.
Bank regulation has curtailed the ability of community and regional banks to serve small businesses.
A coalition of businesses and trade associations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on February 15 delivered a letter to the entire...
One month after the most significant federal tax overhaul in more than 30 years, small business is feeling the love. And investing it back.
The U.S. Supreme Court on January 8 denied a petition for a writ of certiorari in a key case involving the issue of joint employment that observers of labor policy have been watching with interest. The court’s decision leaves in place a dubious ruling from the U.S.
America’s Infrastructure Summit: Time to Modernize
This report from the Chamber Technology Engagement Center, Facebook, and Morning Consult explores how small businesses are using social media and digital platforms to grow, sell, and hire.
84% of small businesses in the U.S. use at least one major digital platform to provide information to customers.
U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue's remarks on the State of American Business as prepared for delivery on January 10, 2018.
