Each February for more than 40 years, our country has proudly come together to celebrate the rich heritage and significant contributions of African Americans during Black History Month. This month represents a time to reflect on the accomplishments of great leaders and innovators — the teachers, lawmakers, scientists, and entrepreneurs, who overcame significant barriers and helped to shape modern society for the better. […]
As President and CEO of an organization dedicated to the economic empowerment of African American communities through entrepreneurship and enterprise, I encourage policymakers to work together in that same spirit to help secure the future of the more than 2.6 million Black owned businesses in the United States; to help communities of color across this country persist through the devastating economic effects of this pandemic. […]
Technology and innovation have driven economic growth in the United States, improving marketplace efficiencies and giving small businesses a platform to reach consumers well beyond their geographical boundaries. […]
January marks High-Tech Month, a time to reflect on the great technological innovations that have shaped our society and connected people across the globe. Innovation has had a tremendous impact on America’s economy and enhanced freedom of expression and our national security – strengthening America’s ability to protect its citizens and defend its allies. […]
As the coronavirus rages across all regions of the United States, small businesses are continuing to bear an outsized economic brunt of this crisis. […]
Technology has transformed and connected communities across the country for the better. Innovation and rapidly evolving technologies have propelled small businesses, giving them a platform to reach new customers and bridging the gap between urban and rural communities. […]
A new advertising campaign to spotlight the vital importance of tech innovation for the American economy and Main Street businesses – particularly as our country fights to come back from the COVID-19 crisis. […]
Ipsos, in partnership with the American Edge Project (AEP), released a new survey today showing registered voters have growing concerns about the state of the U.S. economy, particularly when it comes to the survival of small businesses. […]
Small business owners face long odds during pandemic, and America’s technology must be defended […]
The American Edge Project, a coalition of nearly two dozen domestic organizations, today announced the formation of its Economic Advisory Board. The Board will be led by former United States Senators Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) andKent Conrad (D-ND), whose collective service in Congress spanned 40 years. […]