Feds Embrace Tech Startups to Slash Costs and Spur Innovation
The federal government is turning to tech startups to transform its procurement process, reducing costs and streamlining operations. A pilot program called RFP-EZ, designed to simplify bidding for federal contracts, has demonstrated significant savings and attracted hundreds of new bidders,…
Twitter’s IPO: What Investors Need to Know
Twitter Inc.’s much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) has created a wave of interest among investors and competitors alike, with the company’s recent 800-page filing offering new insights into its growth trajectory and efforts to monetize its short messaging platform. As…
Bipartisan Push to Boost Startups Through Crowdfunding
In an unusual display of bipartisanship, Republicans and Democrats are rallying behind an initiative to stimulate job growth using crowdfunding—a concept originally popularized by unsigned rock bands raising money for tours and recording sessions through online donations. Now, Senator Scott…
In Business, Quitters Never Win
America’s foundation was laid by entrepreneurs who failed often, learned much, and pressed forward despite overwhelming odds. As we navigate the road to economic recovery amid intensifying global competition, both American citizens and government leaders must embrace this resilient spirit….
Bill Miller Joins Business Roundtable as Senior Vice President
William C. Miller Jr., a seasoned lobbyist and prominent political strategist, has been appointed Senior Vice President of the Business Roundtable (BRT), a collective representing CEOs of America’s leading corporations. The announcement, set for Friday, marks a strategic move for…
Breaking Down Barriers for Small Businesses: The Small Business Common Application Act
Bennett Aerospace, located in my home state, is a prime example of the struggles faced by the more than 27 million small businesses in the U.S. This veteran-owned company specializes in cutting-edge technologies for medical diagnostics, nano-scale materials applications, and…
Can GOP Underdogs Shake Up Iowa?
With the Iowa caucuses only weeks away, the state’s sprawling 99 counties have become a proving ground for Republican candidates vying to capture voters’ attention, as the outright favorites focus their efforts selectively and underdogs double down on old-fashioned, town-by-town…
Microsoft Voices Concerns Over Debt Ceiling Negotiations
As the deadline for the debt ceiling negotiations approaches, a growing sense of unease is spreading throughout the business community. Microsoft, one of America’s largest and most influential companies, is among those urging for a resolution. General Counsel Brad Smith…
Can Small Businesses Bank on the Loan Fund?
Nearly nine months after its establishment, the $30 billion Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF), designed to boost small-business lending, has yet to disburse a single dollar, leaving many wondering if it can live up to its promise amidst persistent unemployment…
Business Group Urges Action Against Local Data Server Requirements
The Business Roundtable, a prominent association of CEOs from major corporations such as Microsoft, AT&T, and Verizon, is ramping up efforts to challenge local data server mandates both in the U.S. and internationally. In a report released Thursday, the group…
More Opportunities for Small Businesses in Federal Contracting
As Washington grapples with a record $14.3 trillion national debt, much of the focus this year has been on finding effective ways to reduce spending. With the newly formed congressional supercommittee tasked with finding $1.5 trillion in federal savings, it’s…
Bill Clinton Rallies for Caprio Amid Obama Snub
In a striking turn of events, former President Bill Clinton is set to campaign for Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial nominee Frank Caprio, just days after President Barack Obama declined to endorse him. Clinton’s support could offer a timely boost to…