100+ CEOs write personal letters for America’s 250th in virtual time capsule

Business for America has collected personal letters from CEOs and business leaders at more than 100 companies and organizations in a virtual time capsule for the nation’s 250th anniversary. The free campaign, open through 2026, aims to create a permanent public record of how American business marked the milestone.

Why it matters: - The letters create a permanent historical archive of how American business leaders viewed America’s 250th anniversary. - The campaign gives local chambers, trade groups and companies a low-cost way to take part in the July 4 milestone. - Business for America says the effort is designed to be positive and apolitical.

What happened: - Business for America launched a virtual time capsule at TF250.US featuring personal letters from CEOs and business leaders. - More than 100 companies, chambers of commerce and business organizations across more than 40 states contributed letters ahead of the nation’s July 4, 2026, 250th anniversary. - The collection is part of A Birthday Letter to America, a campaign within the broader Together for 250 initiative. - The full collection is available at the time capsule.

The details: - The letters are written in the authors’ own voice, not as corporate statements or press releases. - The collection includes organizations ranging from local chambers of commerce to national trade associations representing tens of thousands of companies and millions of workers. - Business for America provides sample letters, prompts and communications templates to help participants submit letters. - Participation is free and open to any U.S.-based business or business organization through the end of 2026. - All submissions are reviewed before being added to the time capsule. - Participating organizations can be found through a partner list and interactive map. - Business leaders can sign up and submit letters at the submission page. - A press packet with letter excerpts is available at media materials.

Between the lines: - The campaign is designed to broaden participation beyond major corporate sponsorships and brand activations tied to America250. - By emphasizing personal reflection, the project aims to capture a more human snapshot of business leaders at a national milestone. - The permanent archive could shape how civic and business communities remember the 250th anniversary in future years.

What's next: - Business for America will keep accepting letters through the end of 2026. - Additional submissions will continue to be reviewed and added to the public archive. - The time capsule will remain publicly available as part of a permanent historical record. - More organizations are expected to join as the anniversary year continues.

The bottom line: - The project turns America’s 250th into a broad, business-led public record — one letter at a time.