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.
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Regional finalists will be celebrated at a ceremony at the U.S. Chamber's headquarters in Washington, D.C., where one will be named America’s Top Small Business and win a $25,000 cash prize. Applications for America's Top Small Business 2023 close on July 7.
How The Chamber Advocates for Small Business
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All across America, small and medium-sized exporters are flourishing, selling their products to international customers, gaining market share—and creating jobs. Here are three of them.
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The last time the Small Business Administration (SBA) was formally reauthorized by Congress was over two decades ago and the vast majority of small businesses support reauthorization. The 118th Congress can get it done.
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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Industry leaders share best practices and cybersecurity strategies for small business owners looking to partner with big businesses.
Become a member
U.S. Chamber members range from the small businesses and local chambers of commerce that line the Main Streets of America to leading industry associations and large corporations.
Learn more about how your business can become a member.
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
- Corporate Social ResponsibilityThe Role of Public-Private Partnerships to Combat Human TraffickingMonday, July 1708:30 AM EDT - 01:45 PM EDTLearn More
- EconomySwing and a Miss: SEC’s Swing Pricing Proposal Is a Strikeout for InvestorsThursday, July 2009:00 AM EDT - 10:30 AM EDTLearn More
- InfrastructureInnovation Highway: Unlocking the Benefits of Autonomous VehiclesThursday, July 2002:00 PM EDT - 05:00 PM EDTLearn More
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This letter for the record was sent to Members of the House Committee on Small Business on the rule that defines "waters of the United States" (WOTUS).
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, on the nomination of Dilawar Syed to be Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
Post-pandemic small business revival needs government to stay out of the way of entrepreneurs
The Chamber, along with NFIB, Associated General Contractors, SBE Council, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee's Ranking Member, Senator Ernst, and SBA's Office of Advocacy urges the Dept. of Defense to drop its greenhouse gas reporting mandate that will drive small businesses further away from the benefits of contracting with the federal government.
Explore our interactive map tracking the latest data on the surge in entrepreneurship in each state and county across the country.
Grant dollars in this third round of CBBB funding largely used to support business-growth opportunities; Total grantees since CBBB inception reach 1,414 with more than $8.1 million disbursed
The Knoxville small business is an incubator for advanced technologies and sustainable energy solutions.