What We Do
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
Our Impact in Stories
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T3 Network Mid-Year Meeting: Turning Ideas Into ActionThe T3 Innovation Network recently came together to unveil a new suite of workforce resources and outline a vision for the future of work.
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Our Issues
- DisastersWe help businesses and communities respond to, prepare for, and recover from disasters.Learn More
- WorkforceWe develop solutions to meet America’s workforce needs.Learn More
- CivicsWe strengthen American democracy.Learn More
Our Solutions
- Resilience in a BoxBecome a more resilient business with these easy-to-use tools.Learn More
- Talent Pipeline ManagementLearn how to build successful talent pipelines to fill open jobs.Learn More
- The Civic Trust®A nonpartisan commitment to boost civic literacy, skills, and participation.Learn More
Partner Stories
Upcoming Events
- Emerging IssuesQuantum World CongressMonday, September 09 - Wednesday, September 1109:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDT
- CivicsNaturalization CeremonyTuesday, September 1710:00 AM EDT - 01:00 PM EDT
- WorkforceTalent Pipeline Management® (TPM) National Learning Network (NLN) Fall SummitTuesday, September 24 - Wednesday, September 2509:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDT
- Emerging IssuesJudicial Fellowship Program Opening ReceptionThursday, October 0305:30 PM EDT - 08:00 PM EDT
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When it comes to improving mental health and wellness, employers are uniquely suited to help. Adults spend most of their time working than performing any other activity. Of the 157 million working U.S. adults, roughly three in four employees (76%) indicate they have struggled with at least one issue that affected their mental health.
The current unemployment rate in Iowa is 2.5%, and there are currently 40,000 people on unemployment and 60,000 job openings. As historically low unemployment continues, employers are always looking for opportunities to recruit more workers and also to retain their existing workforce. To solve this challenge, Iowa business leaders have increased wages, offered flexible work environments where possible, and expanded benefits. More recently, one of those benefits is childcare.
By 2020, one of the city’s higher education institutions, in partnership with some of the city’s major STEM businesses, will look to make a bridge of their own to address a skills gap that is prominent across the country. In the fall of 2020, the College of Charleston (CofC) will officially introduce its Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering degree program after being approved by the state’s Commission on Higher Education this summer.
On December 6, Joseph Campbell was named the 2019 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award winner during a ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. As the winner, Campbell was handed the keys to a new Kenworth T680 truck – and the opportunity to be an owner-operator.
Like much of the nation, Oregon is in a childcare crisis. There are openings for only one in three children under the age of five in registered childcare centers and in-home providers. This is not only a crisis for families seeking affordable and high-quality childcare, it impacts employers who are struggling to attract and retain talent in a record low unemployment environment.
Congratulations to the 2019 Citizens Awards Winners! For 20 years, the Citizens Awards has honored excellence in corporate citizenship. This year's winners show the significant positive impacts businesses make in communities around the world.