U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. The Foundation anticipates, develops, and deploys solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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- CivicsWe believe that democracy is vital for our nation’s prosperity and that businesses can help strengthen it.Read More
- DisastersWe strengthen partnerships and bolster systems we rely on to increase our resilience for the day it is needed most.Read More
- WorkforceFor America to grow and prosper, we need new talent systems fit for our modern economy.Read More
- The Civic Trust®The Civic Trust® is a nonpartisan educational initiative dedicated to enhancing civic literacy, skills, and participation across schools, workplaces, and communities.Read More
- Small Business Readiness for ResiliencyDeveloped in partnership with founding sponsor FedEx, the Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) is a multi-year initiative to support small businesses impacted by disasters.Read More
- Talent Pipeline ManagementBuilt by business, for business, TPM provides employers and their education and workforce development partners with strategies and tools to co-design talent supply chains that connect learners and workers to jobs and career advancement opportunities.Read More
- Hiring Our HeroesThrough world-class hiring events, digital programs, upskilling opportunities, and fellowships, HOH has developed and cultivated a rich pipeline of military-connected talent ready for businesses nationwide.Read More
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- Adult workers are a hidden asset in today’s workforce. Learn how employer-led strategies and partnerships unlock their potential, strengthen businesses, and build thriving communities.Download our Game Plan guide to leverage the enhanced 45F Employer-Provided Child Care Tax Credit. Learn key 2026 changes, pooled small-business models, allowable expenses, and intermediary support to attract talent, cut turnover, and simplify compliance with Form 8882.A new school year brings new opportunities. This edition of "Commerce Meets Classroom" revisits last year’s education “wish list” and offers fresh priorities—from high school redesign to accurate assessments and accountability—to help districts and states better prepare students for the future.Resilience spending saves jobs and lives, cuts GDP losses and protects communities from higher economic costs when disasters strikeBusiness Leads Fellow and President of the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, John Nyhan, shares his efforts to expand workforce readiness across the region.Carley Walker, a Business Leads Fellow, shares her efforts with WorkForce Now at the Fredericksburg Chamber, connecting students and employers to strengthen the region’s talent pipeline.New research shows childcare gaps cost South Carolina nearly $1 billion each year in lost economic potential.Small business owner Jamal Gaines shares how he sustained operations and supported his local community after Hurricane Helene with a $5,000 grant from the U.S. Chamber Foundation's Readiness for Resiliency program, and why disaster preparedness is so important for small businesses.Andrew Meehan, co-founder of Relate Advocacy, TPM Fellow, and TPM Academy Faculty, is a public affairs strategist driving workforce solutions in North Carolina. Through his work with the NC Chamber Foundation, he has become a leading advocate for statewide talent strategies, especially in healthcare.