A National Moment. A Role for Business.
Together for 250 is a free, nonpartisan, business-led campaign that invites companies to help mark America’s 250th anniversary with purpose, leadership, and connection.
Participation begins by signing a simple pledge or writing a Birthday Letter to America, and continues at whatever level makes sense for your organization.
Led by Business for America (BFA), Together for 250 brings together companies and associations that want to lift up the American story and demonstrate leadership during a milestone year—by engaging employees, supporting communities, and contributing to a more connected national moment.
An Invitation to Lead
America’s 250th anniversary is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a shared moment that will be noticed by employees, customers, and communities nationwide.
Together for 250 offers business a clear, responsible way to show up.
By joining Together for 250, you become part of a growing coalition of leaders committed to marking this milestone with intention — and help shape what the business community stands for at this moment in history.
The Opportunity for Business
This campaign gives companies a widely welcomed, nonpartisan way to participate in the 250th anniversary with meaning, optimism, and connection.
of Americans believe businesses can play an important role in helping bring people together.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2024will have a higher brand perception of companies that publicly celebrate our nation’s semiquincentennial.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2024Why join Together for 250?
Joining the campaign signals that your company is choosing to lead — to publicly recognize this milestone and be part of a broader effort focused on trust, connection, and shared purpose.
By joining, you receive:
- National recognition as part of the Together for 250 campaign
- Ready-to-use tools and ideas for employee engagement, communications, and local activation
- Opportunities to connect with other leaders navigating similar questions
- Flexible participation — do as much or as little as makes sense for you
What Participation Looks Like
There is no single “right” way to participate. Some will start small. Others will do more. All of it counts.
Participation may include engaging employees around shared values, supporting community connection, or using your voice to contribute to a constructive, forward-looking story about America's next chapter.
Together for 250 is designed to meet you where you are — and help you lead in ways that feel authentic and constructive.
Already Doing the Work?
If you're already investing in community engagement, civic participation, or constructive dialogue, Together for 250 provides a way to bring that work into a larger national story.
Joining will elevate what you’re already doing, connect it to a national moment, and help shape a broader business-led effort focused on trust, connection, and shared purpose.
Don’t Sit This One Out
America’s 250th is a rare moment. Whether you’re ready to sign the pledge, write a Birthday Letter to America, or simply want to learn more, we’d love to start the conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make it easy to understand how Together for 250 works, we’ve answered some common questions below.
What is the cost to participate?
There is no cost to sign on to Together for 250. Some optional programming or events may involve sponsorship opportunities, but participation itself is free.
After joining, what is expected of participating companies?
Participation is flexible. Companies can participate in ways that align with their goals and capacity, and TF250 will offer a range of optional tools, ideas, and programming to support engagement.
What if our company already supports civic or community initiatives?
Great! TF250 is designed to complement and help elevate work companies are already doing, not replace it.
What is Together for 250’s approach to civic and political engagement?
TF250 is strictly nonpartisan. Efforts focus on constructive civic engagement, shared purpose, and connecting across differences, not politics.
How is Together for 250 connected to the federal America 250 Commission?
TF250 operates independently as a business-led initiative. While it is not affiliated with the federal America 250 Commission, we welcome and support companies that are also participating in official America 250 efforts.
Can nonprofits participate?
Participation in TF250 is limited to businesses and business associations. Select nonprofit organizations may participate as programming partners.