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.
Advocating for Small Business
Small Business Spotlight
U.S. Chamber Foundation Programs
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: Small Business Profiles
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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 BusinessSmall Business Day 2025Thursday, May 0101:30 PM EDT - 05:00 PM EDT1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- Security and ResilienceBuilding Resilience Conference 2025Tuesday, May 06 - Wednesday, May 071615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- EnergyThe Energy Future ForumMonday, May 1908:00 AM EDT - 06:00 PM EDT1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
Latest Content
Learn about small businesses’ contributions to the economy and the unique challenges they face.
The 2024 honorees for the CO—100, an exclusive list of the 100 best and brightest small and mid-sized businesses, have been announced.
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.
The U.S. Chamber works every day to advocate for small businesses and help them achieve their goals.
Waggin’ Tails Pet Ranch ensures all family members—even our furry friends—get to enjoy a fun, relaxing and memorable spring break getaway.
The Q1 2024 Small Business Index remained steady, and small businesses shared their sentiments about disaster preparedness and recovery.
Small Business Index overall score steady; inflation concern remains high
Congress must seize this opportunity to enact H.R. 7024 and retroactively restore R&D expensing for American small and midsize businesses.
