U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Please join us in congratulating Emily B. from Alaska for winning the first-ever #NationalCivicsBee Championship! ?? We're incredibly proud of every student who competed and their extraordinary accomplishments to reach the national level. Special thanks to our Founding Partner, Daniels Fund, and all of our sponsors including The Anschutz Foundation, The Wilson Garling Foundation, Travelers, Welcome.US, and Starbucks.

American Express, in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, launched the Small Business Hurricane Recovery grant program to support small businesses like Hendersonville Toy Company, a family-owned toy, book and game store, rebuild and recover. As a grant recipient, they hope to use the funding to maintain their business through an uncertain holiday revenue season in the wake of Hurricane Helene and pay it forward by supporting local toy drives for families who have also experienced losses. Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/eX2989wX

To address the?#childcare?shortage in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Mayor Todd Barton is leading a community-wide task force with businesses, government, and nonprofits working together on sustainable solutions. Their efforts have resulted in a $5 million early learning center, opening next year, which will add 124 childcare seats to support working families and strengthen the local workforce. ?? In a recent episode of Continuing the Conversation, Mayor Barton joins?Aaron Merchen?to discuss how this project came to life. Watch the full episode here:?https://lnkd.in/gAUc5r_E #EarlyChildhoodEducation?#ECE

Small businesses in the Southeast were devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This #SmallBizSat on November 30, we’re partnering with American Express to support hurricane recovery efforts. For every Card Member purchase made using an eligible Amex Card at a qualifying U.S. small business on Small Business Saturday, American Express will donate $1 to the U.S. Chamber Foundation to help small business owners rebuild. Learn more here: americanexpress.com/SBS15 #ShopSmall #SmallBusinessSaturday

#SmallBusinessSaturday?is just around the corner, and we’re partnering with American Express to help small business owners recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and build resilience against future disasters. Our Small Business Hurricane Recovery grant program is accepting applications through November 17. Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/gcAQu2cs #ShopSmall

Today, students from 27 states honored #VeteransDay with a visit to the WWII Memorial to meet veterans and hear their stories. Thank you to all veterans who continue to inspire the next generation of leaders. Tomorrow, these finalists will compete in the first-ever #NationalCivicsBee Championship. Tune in at 10 a.m. ET on November 12 here: https://lnkd.in/e-wdhwXU

Stay in the loop on upcoming events and opportunities by subscribing to On Deck, our monthly roundup. ?? uscc.foundation/47fOd8b ?? Nov 12: Finalists from 27 states will travel to D.C. to compete in the first-ever #NationalCivicsBee Championship. Sign up to watch it live on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ep39cGp3 ?? Nov 18-19: Our team will host a #TalentPipelineManagement digital transformation?workshop in Chicago for TPM Academy graduates. Details: https://lnkd.in/eC3hV-64 ?? Dec 3-4: Building on the momentum from June's inaugural National Child Care Innovation Summit, this invite-only event will engage and equip key business leaders to champion child care solutions within their communities.

Last week, the U.S. Chamber Foundation and USAID convened a private roundtable with corporate leaders to discuss crucial support for Ukraine as winter approaches. Ambassador Erin McKee briefed attendees on the severe impact of recent attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid and highlighted two key funds vetted by USAID—the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund and the Ukraine Energy Support Fund—as effective channels for providing urgent aid. Together, we’re strategizing meaningful philanthropic investments to help Ukraine meet its winter needs and maintain resilience through the season.?#BusinessSolves

Together with American Express, we launched a new grant program to support small businesses impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Our President Michael Carney announced this on Fox Business referencing the recovery data, "It is a devastating situation, especially in places that were hit by both storms... in lots of places, revenue and sales are approaching pre-crisis levels, but there are a few places that are really lagging." He was joined by American Express Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Jennifer Skyler who explained, "Supporting businesses in times of need is part of our DNA." Applications are open for $5 million in funding, which includes $5,000 grants for 1,000 small businesses. Plus, on #SmallBizSat, American Express will also donate $1 for each Card Member purchase at participating small businesses to expand its grant commitment. Read our press release here: https://lnkd.in/ewKWNz8E Watch the interview via Fox Business Network here: https://lnkd.in/e-dmVXNf

The conversations at?#BusinessSolves?made one thing clear: businesses are uniquely positioned to drive solutions to today’s most complex challenges. This week, we saw that integrating meaningful initiatives into core operations isn’t just possible—it’s essential. These purpose-driven strategies engage employees, spark innovation, and strengthen communities. Thank you to all the attendees and speakers across industries for sharing how they align business practices with societal needs and for setting a new standard for how companies can contribute to society. Find more content from our conference here:?https://lnkd.in/e3ZtKnrC #BusinessAsAForceForGood