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…
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…
The Business Behind Education Reform: A New Film Sparks Change
Education reform advocates are hoping that the upcoming film Waiting for ‘Superman’ will inspire the same kind of public interest that An Inconvenient Truth generated for climate change – but with a more impactful outcome. Directed by Davis Guggenheim, the…