Small Business
There are more than 30 million small businesses in the U.S., employing nearly half of the entire American workforce. Through their resilience, drive, and creativity, these small businesses fuel the American economy. They build careers, power innovations, and serve communities across the country.
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The Buffalo fast-casual restaurant serves up innovative hot dogs, friendly customer service, and commitment to serving their community.
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Small business owners’ concern over finding capital to run their businesses has grown in the last five years according to the Q1 2023 MetLife and US Chamber Small Business Index.
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- Inflation Creating ‘Perfect Storm’ of Challenges for Small Businesses Small business owners across the nation say the effects of inflation are hitting the service industry hard. Learn More
- Five Years of Insights: What We've Learned from the Small Business Index The MetLife and U.S. Chamber Small Business Index celebrates five years this quarter, Q2 2022. We take a look at its highs and lows, major trends, and what the future holds for small businesses. Learn More
- 4 Small Business Owners Explain What They Need from Government The U.S. Chamber’s Bill of Rights is helping America’s small businesses explain their perspectives to elected officials on what is needed to create an environment where small business can thrive. Learn More
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Explore our interactive map tracking the latest data on the surge in entrepreneurship in each state and county across the country.
In this year’s State of American Business keynote address, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark called for a commitment to an “Agenda for American Strength” that affirms America’s position as a global power for good and unleashes the innovating, problem-solving power of business to address society’s greatest challenges.
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.
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In CO–’s inaugural Start. Run. Grow event, four entrepreneurs share success stories and challenges to encourage future leaders to start their own businesses.
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Events
- International U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum Thursday, April 13 08:30 AM EDT - 04:45 PM EDT Learn More
- Security and Resilience 12th Annual Building Resilience Through Private-Public Partnerships Conference Wednesday, July 26 - Thursday, July 27 08:00 AM EDT - 03:00 PM EDT Learn More
- Infrastructure Global Aerospace Summit: Innovating the Skies, Connecting the World Tuesday, September 12 - Wednesday, September 13 09:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDT Learn More
Latest Content
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Small business owners’ concern over finding capital to run their businesses has grown in the last five years according to the Q1 2023 MetLife and US Chamber Small Business Index.
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1 in 5 small businesses believe the U.S. economy is in good health
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Every 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.
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The WOTUS rule uses vague terms to determine whether millions of acres of water features are now to be considered under federal regulatory jurisdiction, potentially causing costly delays for farmers, home builders and small businesses.
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The Buffalo fast-casual restaurant serves up innovative hot dogs, friendly customer service, and commitment to serving their community.
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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).
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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.
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The latest MetLife and U.S. Chamber Small Business Index found that inflation, revenue, and supply chain issues are small businesses’ top concerns.
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Post-pandemic small business revival needs government to stay out of the way of entrepreneurs
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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.
