U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

This week, we hosted honest, practical conversations about what's needed to make the #AI era work for everyone. A sincere thank you to our attendees, speakers, and sponsors Guild and QS Quacquarelli Symonds for making this day possible. When human judgment and empathy lead, technology becomes a multiplier for opportunity. Convening the voices needed to turn that belief into action is core to our mission and why we do this work. We want to hear from you. What was the quote, speaker, or moment that challenged your thinking or gave you the most clarity? Share it with us below. 👇 #TalentForward #AI #Work #FutureOfWork #WorkforceDevelopment 

We want to hear from you. How would you or your organization use #SkillSavingsAccounts? Take a deeper look at how SSAs work, who can contribute, and why our innovative public-private approach could be transformative for America's workforce: https://lnkd.in/eMuZe6ke

At Building Resilience 2026, we brought together business leaders, community organizations, and public sector partners working to strengthen disaster preparedness across the country. One takeaway: preparing for the future starts with the actions we take today. There are practical steps every business and community can take now to bounce back faster after unexpected disruptions. Explore what we heard and where the work goes next: https://lnkd.in/eDbk4SpS #BuildingDisasterResilience #CommunityResilience

More than 70% of Americans fail a basic civic literacy quiz. There has never been a more critical time to strengthen civic education. Join Cohort 1 of the #CivicsAcademy—a free program designed to help business leaders build civic engagement and support civic learning in their communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7HVCxfP

We're proud to announce a partnership with the American Red Cross to strengthen disaster preparedness for small businesses across the country. Through this collaboration, U.S.-based small businesses that complete the Red Cross Ready Rating online self-assessment become eligible for our Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) program and may qualify for a recovery grant if their business is impacted by a disaster. The need is real: our research found that 69% of small businesses have no disaster plan, and only 34% say they know the types of disasters common to their region. In 2025 alone, the U.S. experienced 23 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters. Small businesses are the backbone of their communities. Those that invest in preparedness recover faster, retain their workforce, and continue serving the people who depend on them. This partnership is about expanding access to the tools and resources that make that possible. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eMBYF-fT #SmallBusinessMonth #BuildingDisasterResilience #SmallBizResilience

I can think of some amazing businesses that should look into this opportunity ...The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's #CitizensAwards recognize businesses, chambers of commerce, and trade associations that are solving real challenges—from workforce development and education to disaster resilience and economic opportunity. If your work is driving meaningful impact in communities across the country, we want to hear from you. Nominations are open through June 19. Finalists will be announced this fall, and winners will be revealed live at our #BusinessSolves conference on October 27–28. Submit your nomination today: https://lnkd.in/eCmVKr7s

For more than 25 years, our Citizens Awards have recognized businesses, chambers of commerce, and trade associations that are solving real challenges—from workforce development and education to disaster resilience and economic opportunity. If your work is driving meaningful impact in communities across the country, we want to hear from you. Nominations are open through Friday, June 19. Finalists will be announced this fall, and winners will be revealed live at our #BusinessSolves conference on October 27-28. 🔗 Start your application today: https://lnkd.in/efd8J6iQ #BusinessForGood #CorporateCitizenship

She's 15, balancing homework and volleyball practice, and she just led a marketing team to deliver real business solutions. Through our Employer Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) program, Madison stepped into the role of CEO, leading her team to develop player trading cards for a local sponsorship, new social media strategies, online shopping enhancements, and targeted outreach to young families for PoolRx Worldwide. The company was so impressed, they offered several students paid internships to help execute the ideas. This is what happens when we give students a seat at the table. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2y5WJfv #EPICLearning

Don't miss your next opportunity to join us. We're convening leading voices for this special edition of #TalentForward — a day built around workforce strategy, AI adoption, and making sure no one gets left behind. Use code CONNECT to register. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e76-6RqG