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Chamberpad #50: funding, news, initiatives and more.

$50M in grants.

Welcome to the 50th issue of Chamberpad!

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Chamber News:

  • OpenAI launched a $50M fund for nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. Source

  • ACCE now accepting nominations for 40 Under 40. Source

  • Canadian Chamber launched BDLNow, a real-time barometer for Canada’s economy. Source

  • Chinese, Kenyan chambers signed an MoU to boost trade. Source

  • Mauritius Chamber launched the Xport Accelerator. Source

  • Dubai Chambers signed an MoU with Victorian Chamber. Source

  • Qatar Chamber, Business Sweden to establish the Qatari–Swedish Joint Business Council. Source

Opportunities

  • U.S. Chamber has 11 open positions. Apply

  • ICC has 15 open positions. Apply

  • CIPE has 8 open positions. Apply

Publications

  • Eurochambres published the 86th newsletter issue. Explore

  • 2025 ICC WCF Chamber Pulse. Explore

  • ACCE Summer 2025 Chamber Executive Magazine. Explore

  • How chambers of commerce can strengthen small business resilience in emergencies. Explore

  • London Chamber published the 201st London Business Matters issue. Explore

Events

  • ICC Environmental Marketing Framework Release, September 22. Discover

  • JCI World Congress, November 4-8. Discover

  • Dubai Business Forum USA, November 12. Discover

Podcast of the week

👉️ Listen to the latest episode: 2025 Chamber of the Year Finalist-Greater Memphis Chamber with Ted Townsend and don’t forget to subscribe to Chamber Chat Podcast, and listen on your favourite platform!

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Until next time! 👋 

Houssem Touil

Founder, Chamberpad