Economic Growth

October 12, 2022

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today named the finalists for its 23rd Annual Citizens Awards – 27 companies that have shown remarkable leadership in driving solutions to the world’s toughest problems, from developing qualified talent for jobs in the energy sector, to reducing waste and emissions across the supply chain, to delivering clean drinking water to first responders during times of crisis.

Corporate Citizenship

Applications Now Open for the Coalition to Back Black Businesses 2022-23 Grant Program

August 22, 2022

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and American Express today announced that the Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) is now accepting applications for its 2022-23 grant program, which will provide $5,000 grants to 272 Black-owned small businesses to help them meet critical needs and invest in long-term growth.

Corporate Citizenship

Economic Empowerment

Entrepreneurship

Coalition to Back Black Businesses Awards $25,000 Grants to 20 Black-Owned Small Businesses

June 14, 2022

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced that the Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) has awarded 20 Black-owned small businesses from CBBB’s 2021 grant program an additional $25,000 enhancement grant to support their growth and long-term success.

Corporate Citizenship

Entrepreneurship

Reshaping the Childcare Landscape

Early Childhood Education

November 24, 2021

The Chamber Foundation partnered with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry on this report to better understand the unique needs of working parents in Missouri and examine the current childcare landscape.

Data

Despite Economic Uncertainty, American Employers Are Still Investing in Talent

May 24, 2021

New U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and SHRM research shows employers across the country are ready to increase investment in employee training and development, but encounter barriers with funding and public-private leadership.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches ‘Talent Finance’ Initiative to Develop New Models for Investment in the Workforce of the Future

September 21, 2020

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced a new initiative, Talent Finance, to explore new ways to invest in people and skills that keep pace with innovation and advance economic opportunity, inclusion, and competitiveness.

Innovation

Workforce Training

U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Hosts Fourth Annual Military Spouse Employment Summit, Recognizes Dawn Goldfein with Lifetime Achievement Award

Hiring Our Heroes

September 17, 2020

Nearly 2,000 military spouses, community leaders, and employment representatives attend virtual summit

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S.

Military Spouses

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Fund with Vistaprint to Support Small Business Recovery in Economically Vulnerable Communities

April 15, 2020

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, with founding partner Vistaprint, has launched the Save Small Business Fund, a grant program to provide assistance to small business owners impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Funded by contributions from corporate and philanthropic partners, the Foundation will distribute $5,000 grants to small employers in economically vulnerable communities in the United States and its territories.

U.S. Chamber Foundation Launches Upskill Academy to Improve Career Advancement

April 22, 2019

TPM Upskill Academy Launches in Phoenix, AZ

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced the launch of the first Talent Pipeline Management™ (TPM) Upskill Academy, an expansion of the TPM Academy™. The TPM Upskill Academy, developed with grant support from Walmart as part of its Retail Opportunity Initiative, will build on existing TPM resources to support employers in improving the skills of incumbent employees and preparing them for success in new and changing roles.