A Birthday Letter to America
Our nation turns 250 on July 4th — a time to bring Americans together on its birthday. We're asking business leaders across the country to mark this moment with something simple and lasting: a letter.
Think of it as a virtual time capsule. A hundred years from now, anyone can open it and read American business leaders' thoughts during this historic milestone. Your letter can be part of that record.
The Idea
A Birthday Letter to America is a letter from you — to your employees, your members, your community — about what America's 250th means to you, what your company stands for, and what you believe this country can be. Not a corporate statement. Not a press release. A genuine letter, in your voice, sent to your people in June.
If you're already planning to say something to your people about this milestone, we'd love for you to be part of this. And if you haven't thought about it yet — now's the time.
A letter to your team is simple. A wave of letters, across industries and communities, sent in the weeks before July 4th — that’s what creates a moment.
Three Levels of Participation
We’ve designed this to be as simple or as expansive as you want it to be.
Mark the Moment
The minimum lift.
Write a letter. Send it to your employees or members before July 4th. You’ve marked the moment. That’s what matters.
Make It Count
Bonus points.
Submit your letter to TF250.US to be featured alongside letters from business leaders across the country.
Say It Louder
Maximum impact.
Share your letter publicly.
Post it on LinkedIn.
Publish it as an op-ed.
Share it in a trade publication or local newspaper.
How It Works
Sign up
Tell us you're in. We'll send you everything you need — free resources, sample letters, and a messaging guide — within one business day.
Write your letter
Reflect on what America's 250th means to you and your organization. Send it to your employees or members in June to get ahead of the July 4 holiday.
Share it with America
We'll be in touch about featuring your letter in our national showcase and mid-June press moment.
In Their Own Words
What divides us can feel enormous until you are standing beside someone watching the sunrise over a canyon. Perspective can shrink the distance. That is not only an image of recreation; it is democracy in profile…
Americans agree on more than we tell ourselves we do. Not always on policy or politics, but on something more fundamental: the strong and deeply personal connection we share to this vast, varied landscape.
Aaron Lieberman, Executive Director
America Outdoors Association
When a group of local business leaders formed the Board of Trade in 1888, they were acting on the same instinct that drove Ohio's founders to gather here decades earlier: the conviction that when people organize around a shared purpose, they can accomplish things none of them could do alone...
Thank you for the messy, imperfect, extraordinary project of building a nation where people are free to dream, to risk, to fail, and to try again.
Mike Throne, President & CEO
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
We are honored to live alongside the heroes who serve at Fort Bragg, the largest, and one of the most important military installations in the world. To our soldiers, airmen, veterans, and military families: thank you. Your commitment to defending freedom and protecting our nation allows communities like ours to thrive in peace and opportunity…
America’s story has never been one of perfection, but it has always been one of perseverance. Generation after generation has stepped forward to meet challenges, expand opportunities, and build a stronger future for those who follow.
Nat Robertson, President & CEO
Greater Fayetteville Chamber
From maritime commerce and military support to advanced manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and small business entrepreneurship, Hampton Roads has long played a vital role in America’s economic and national security success...
As we honor America’s 250th Anniversary and celebrate our own 225 years of service, we look ahead with optimism, confident that the same spirit of innovation, determination, and opportunity that built our nation and our Chamber will continue to guide us for generations to come.
Bryan K. Stephens, President & CEO
Hampton Roads Chamber
One anniversary marks the birth of a nation; the other, the founding of a local chamber. Both reflect a shared belief: people working together can build something stronger, more prosperous, and more enduring than any one individual alone…
As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday and our Centennial year, we are inspired not only by our past, but by our future. The next century for both our nation and our Chamber will be shaped by innovation, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and a shared commitment to expanding opportunity.
Kelly Flannery, President & CEO
South Tampa Chamber
Coast to Coast — See Who's In
From small-town chambers to national business organizations, leaders across the country are marking America's 250th. Explore the map to see who's joined Together for 250 — and look for the highlighted markers to find those who have already written their Birthday Letter to America.