U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Small businesses power our communities—making up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses and driving local jobs and growth. Our Readiness for Resiliency program with @FedEx helps ensure they’re ready no matter what challenges arise. Learn more at ready4resiliency.com.

After severe flooding devastated her daycare, small business owner Mityne Lewis used a grant from our Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) program to replace equipment and help support her staff during the closure. Learn more: uscc.foundation/R4R

When Hurricane Helene made landfall, it carved a destructive path through six states. In the aftermath, @USCCFoundation used data tools to track which regions and economic sectors were recovering, and which were still struggling. Learn more in @ESGdive: fisv.co/46G2r3F

While each state’s approach is different, one thing is clear: collaboration across sectors is key to strengthening #childcare infrastructure and supporting working families. Read more: uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/earl…

Our Employer-Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) initiative connects high school and college students with the opportunity to solve real challenges for local businesses, powered by our network of education, business, and community partners. uschamberfoundation.org/workforce/epic…

R4R helps small business owners prepare for disasters with a simple emergency preparedness checklist. For Kenneth Kitchen, those steps made all the difference after Hurricane Helene. Learn more: uscc.foundation/47qfCCP

By providing a preparedness checklist and access to $5,000 in relief funding, the Small Business Readiness for Resiliency program helped 900+ businesses build resilience against disasters in 2024. Learn more: uscc.foundation/4jPS9kv

Trina Goss of @GTPartnership used her training from the Business Leads Fellowship Program to make a strong case for expanding their workforce portfolio to focus on interconnected issues such as childcare, housing, and transportation. uschamberfoundation.org/education/buil…

Our team is actively monitoring the devastating flooding in Texas. If your company is looking to help, here is a list of organizations responding to the crisis you can consider supporting: uschamberfoundation.org/disasters/floo…

Georgia classrooms are getting a real-world boost in STEM education! We're proud to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to launch a new initiative that brings industry-aligned learning directly to high school students across the state: hubs.la/Q03w6WGy0

If you work for a chamber of commerce, economic development agency, or statewide trade association, consider applying for Cohort 12 of the Business Leads Fellowship Program by Monday, July 14. Learn more: uscc.foundation/3WyQvem

How well do you know the foundations of American democracy? This #July4th, there's no better time to find out. Take a quiz and test your civics knowledge via @CivicsBuzz: uscc.foundation/4l3WrGt

Hurricane season is here, but we know preparedness is a year-round priority. Our Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) program offers resources and a chance at a $5,000 grant after a disaster in your region. 📍 Learn more at ready4resiliency.com

As a Business Leads Fellow and President and CEO of @HavasuChamber in Arizona, Andrea Helart breaks down silos to build #workforce solutions in her hometown. Learn more: uscc.foundation/3GjKywQ

📣 Last call! ICYMI the application deadline for the 2025 Citizens Awards was extended to today, June 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Find all the details here: uscc.foundation/3UqbW0g

Help your small business (under 500 employees) prepare for disasters with the Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Program! Get a 3-step preparedness guide & potential grants. @USCCFoundation Learn more: uschamberfoundation.org/disasters/smal…

4 outstanding student teams who participated in Employer-Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) presented solutions to real-world challenges this week. Learn more about our work-based learning program connecting businesses and students: uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/work… #EPICLearning

A flurry of public-private partnerships in childcare innovation underscores a fundamental point—the business community is a vital player in addressing the childcare crisis. Explore co-created solutions and insights here: uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/earl…