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.

#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

For 25 years, the Citizens Awards have honored businesses that step up to meet challenges and create lasting solutions. Whether it’s advancing literacy, driving STEM education, building climate resilience, or fostering civic engagement, this year’s nine winners are making a tangible impact where it matters most. Join us in recognizing their leadership and the meaningful work they’re doing to move us all forward. 🏆 ➤ Tata Consultancy Services (Best Corporate Steward - Large Business) ➤ Vector Global Logistics (Best Corporate Steward - Small and Middle-Market Business) ➤ Samsung Electronics America (Best Commitment to Education Program) ➤ Creature Comforts Brewing Co. (Best Community Improvement Program) ➤ AT&T (Best Community Resilience and Disaster Response Program) ➤ Capital One (Best Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program) ➤ Teva Pharmaceuticals (Best Health and Wellness Program) ➤ Southwest Airlines (Best Sustainability Program) ➤ Microsoft (Best Civic Engagement Program) Read our full announcement: https://lnkd.in/etKnxyXb Stay tuned for more insights tomorrow as we dive into panels and keynotes exploring these purpose-driven solutions during Day 2 of #BusinessSolves.

We are ready for you at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Business Solves Conference and Corporate Citizenship Awards! Let me know if you’re in DC; it’s not too late to join our annual conference this afternoon and tomorrow. https://lnkd.in/e5w5_N_R

Meet Navjot Sawhney, founder of The Washing Machine Project, whose mission is transforming lives—one wash at a time. Through frugal innovation, Navjot developed a human-powered, water-saving washing machine that gives people in underserved communities back their most valuable resource: time. In partnership with organizations like Whirlpool Corporation, this initiative shows how business and purpose align to create sustainable change. The project has already impacted nearly 30,000 lives, with a goal to reach 1 million by 2030. Read more and join us next week at our signature #BusinessSolves Conference, where Nav will speak live alongside other purpose-driven leaders sharing solutions to build a better future. https://lnkd.in/eKbErb7C #BusinessForGood