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 U.S. Chamber urges Congress to enact the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act,” which would make the 20% pass-through deduction permanent.
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Elderly Instruments CEO and Co-Owner Lillian Werbin opened State of America Business 2024. Learn more about the business.
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The U.S. Chamber's annual summit and award recognizes entrepreneurs and honors America's Top Small Businesses.
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Showcase: Innovative Small Businesses
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- Small Business Outlook: Confidence in Economy Drifts UpEvery 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
- InternationalTransatlantic Business Works Summit 2024Tuesday, April 2308:30 AM EDT - 01:30 PM EDTLearn More
- Small BusinessCO— Small Business DayWednesday, May 0112:00 PM EDT - 02:00 PM EDTLearn More
- Security and Resilience13th Annual Building Resilience ConferenceWednesday, May 15 - Friday, May 1708:00 AM EDT - 03:00 PM EDTLearn More
Latest Content
These exceptional finalists are leaders in innovation and community engagement, come from diverse backgrounds, and are a snapshot of American small businesses today.
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.
The U.S. Chamber’s top 70 small businesses selected in the run up to this year’s “America's Top Small Business Awards” reflect a diverse and unique applicant pool.
Chamber’s “America’s Top Small Business Awards” Celebrates the Pioneers of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Community Engagement
The Q3 2023 Small Business Index reaches a post-pandemic high score as more small businesses feel confident about the state of the economy and their business health.
High concern for inflation remains; 56% say keeping up with employee salaries is a challenge
High technology usage among American small businesses is correlating with growth in sales, employment, and profits.
New report finds that high technology adoption—including Artificial Intelligence—leads to growth and optimism among U.S. small businesses, even as they navigate the challenges of a post-pandemic economy and express concerns over potential tech regulations.
This Statement for the Record was filed with the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, for the committee's field hearing, entitled “One Size Does Not Fit All: Understanding the Importance of Rightsizing Regulations for Small Businesses.”