About Us

The Small Business Imperative.

 

The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce™ has boldly stepped up to advance the vibrancy, innovation, profitability and community strength of America’s small businesses.

Main Street America is desperately in need of business leaders who care about our families and our communities, and who will grow businesses in our neighborhoods restoring economic vibrancy and community vitality.

To build America’s strength, we must focus on building a climate in which small businesses can thrive.

We are committed to leveling the playing field by stopping anti-American business practices, tax havens and tax evasion, greatly increasing access to affordable capital for small businesses, stopping big-corporate giveaways and unwarranted privileges, raising the federal mandate for contracting with small businesses from 23% to 50% and putting small business owners at the leadership table in Washington and all across our country.

The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce is taking the message of The Small Business Imperative to Washington DC, bringing together small business champions all across America, fighting for an influential seat at the table of American leadership, fighting for job creation, increased consumer demand, policies and practices that support our businesses, communities and families.

We are spreading the message to the people to support American small businesses. We make the case for the value we all secure when we focus the core of our purchasing with America’s small businesses. Small business represent the true fabric of the American economy. We care about American jobs, families and communities. Americans make purchasing decisions every day that aggregate to have dramatic impact on our world. Helping individuals to understand the link between our purchasing habits and the vitality of our communities will serve to empower Americans to align purchasing choice with positive economic and community outcomes.

In the U.S., existing small businesses comprise 99.9% of all employer firms, employ nearly half of the workforce, and account for more than 65% of the private sector’s net new jobs.

— U.S. Small Business Administration

 ASBCC Leadership

  • Margot Dorfman, President

    Margot Dorfman is an accomplished advocate for advancing small business opportunities. For more than 20 years, Ms. Dorfman has been at the center of providing strong advocacy, education and resources to ensure that small business owners, their employees, families and communities thrive in America and around the globe.

    From access to contracts to access to capital and affordable healthcare, Margot Dorfman is an expert who knows how to open doors and deliver. She has an extensive background in business ownership, publishing, and non-profit leadership. She is regularly called upon to testify before Congress and provide insights and commentary to leaders and media.

  • Charmagne Manning, VP of Gov't Affairs

    Charmagne brings more than 20 years of relevant experience to the table for any small business or entrepreneur. Ms. Manning’s previous experience in developing and operating various service-related businesses in several markets – from construction management, hospitality, and personal care service, to governmental services, and non-profits – enables her to be a strong and clear voice for businesses of all kinds.

    Ms. Mannings wealth of entrepreneurial abilities coupled with her deep knowledge of the interworking of government, she is able to extend a steady and knowledgeable hand toward the advancement of small businesses. Her goal is simple – to empower small business leaders to start and develop successful businesses while advancing related government policy