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Small Business in America - The Engine of Our Economy

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore the critical role of small businesses in the American economy and the challenges they face in this 48-minute panel discussion from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival. Delve into the impact of the pandemic, economic fluctuations, and policy decisions on the 31.7 million small businesses that make up 99.9% of U.S. companies and employ over half the workforce. Learn from industry leaders, policymakers, and financial experts as they discuss strategies for supporting small businesses, including the effectiveness of government programs, the role of financial institutions, and potential policy changes. Gain insights into topics such as recession concerns, interest rate hikes, energy policies, and innovative financial products aimed at fostering small business growth and resilience.

Syllabus

Introduction
Milkify
Small Business Formation
Are we in recession
What do we do
Can we handle more rate hikes
Bidens approach to energy
Small Business Administration
What Didnt Work in PPP
The Future of PPP
Small Business in Congress
Government Programs for Small Business
Is the Government Dysfunction Hurting the Economy
Working Together
Retirement Legislation
Home Equity
Interest Rate Hikes
Home Ownership and Small Business
The Future of Small Business
New Mortgage Products

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