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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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.
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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.
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- This Hill Letter was sent to Members of the House Committee on Small Business supporting H.R. 1163, the Prove It Act of 2025.Letter to the Chairmen of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Committee on Finance to oppose any effort to increase income tax rates that would harm small businesses.From the first signs of flowers to the final blooms, these businesses ensure each guest experiences some cherry blossom magic.This letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate on the nominations of Bill Briggs to be Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Casey Mulligan, Ph.D. to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the SBA.Over 100 associations, representing millions of small businesses, thank Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for removing the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) red tape burden under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).The Q1 2025 Small Business Index showed that a record number of small businesses say inflation is a top concern as the overall index score dipped slightly.More than 1 in 3 small business owners are concerned about revenue, the highest share since 2021Members of the U.S. Chamber’s Small Business Council meet with congressional offices to share their stories on how tax policy impacts their business and communities.What is the Corporate Transparency Act and what does it mean for small businesses?The Chamber applauds introduction of the Prove It Act.
