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.
Applications Open for the CO—100
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO—100 is a list of the top 100 small businesses in America from the world’s largest business organization.
CO—100 businesses will earn national media exposure, get exclusive access to experts, and tap into one-of-a-kind VIP perks. In addition to these benefits, ten businesses will receive $2,000, and America's Top Small Business of the Year will be awarded $25,000.
How The Chamber Advocates for Small Business
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The CO—100 will comprise the nation’s most successful small businesses that are driving innovation, growth, and ingenuity in their communities and around the world.
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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 urges Congress to enact the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act,” which would make the 20% pass-through deduction permanent.
Stand Up for Free Enterprise
Join us and become a part of our movement to save the system that will secure our collective future.
Your voice is essential, and your participation is critical.
Showcase: Innovative Small Businesses
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- Small Business Outlook: Optimism Around Growth ContinuesEvery 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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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
- Small BusinessCO— Ready. Set. Scale.: Growth Tips from a Successful StartupThursday, June 2012:00 PM EDT - 12:30 PM EDTLearn More
- FinanceInvestors and the Markets FirstTuesday, June 2508:00 AM EDT - 10:30 AM EDTLearn More
- EnergyCritical Minerals SummitWednesday, June 2609:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDTLearn More
Latest Content
Entrepreneurs face high stakes amid the government’s shift on protecting intellectual property rights.
Chiling Tong, president and CEO of National ACE, talks about the AAPI small business community’s vital contribution to the American economy and its focus on entrepreneurship.
Kim, a first-generation Korean American and Chamber executive vice president, is an example of what’s possible in a system that’s free and open—and what’s lost when a system isn’t.
Learn about small businesses’ contributions to the economy and the unique challenges they face.
The CO—100 will comprise the nation’s most successful small businesses that are driving innovation, growth, and ingenuity in their communities and around the world.
Applications Are Now Open for the U.S. Chamber CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses
In recognition of World IP Day, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce showcases the role of IP in powering the American Dream.
Exploring real-world success stories of small businesses benefiting from artificial intelligence.