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The Small Business Growth Coalition Reception
Aug 31, 2026 · original
Sept. 16 2026 A special gathering of national leaders committed to strengthening entrepreneurship. Convened during a significant week of congressional and national leadership activities in Washington, D.C., the reception will bring together Members of Congress, elected officials, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, corporate and philanthropic leaders, community development organizations, small business advocates, and ecosystem partners for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and collaboration. The reception will provide an opportunity to strengthen relationships between policymakers and the organizations, institutions, and entrepreneurs working every day to support small business growth in communities across America. At a time when entrepreneurs are navigating a rapidly changing economic and policy environment, a strong and coordinated voice for small business is increasingly im
Building America’s Future: Leadership Driving Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Small Business Growth
Aug 31, 2026 · original
September 22 2026 Join the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) and The NewDEAL as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a timely national conversation highlighting the leaders, innovators, and policymakers helping shape the future of Hispanic entrepreneurship and America’s small business ecosystem. Hispanic entrepreneurs are among the fastest-growing business owners in the United States, creating jobs, revitalizing communities, and fueling economic growth across every region of the country. Yet many continue to face barriers to capital, procurement opportunities, technical assistance, and business resources. During this special Hispanic Heritage Month conversation, nationally recognized elected officials, business leaders, and entrepreneurial ecosystem practitioners will explore how collaboration, innovative policy, and cross-sector partnerships can strengthen oppor
Small Employers, Big Stakes: Creating Opportunity in Small Businesses
Jul 22, 2026 · original
April 21 2026 Small Employers, Big Stakes Creating Opportunity in the Smallest Firms Very small businesses—those with fewer than 10 employees—employ millions of workers and anchor local economies, yet job quality solutions are rarely designed with their realities in mind. This data-to-dialogue webinar will share new, two-sided research on job quality in very small firms and convene practitioners and ecosystem leaders to explore what the findings mean for practice and policy. The session will open with a brief research presentation drawing on nationally representative employer and worker data, followed by a moderated panel discussion examining where the evidence aligns with lived experience, which trade-offs matter most in very small firms, and what kinds of shared infrastructure or supports could realistically improve job quality without undermining the strengths of small-firm jobs. This
AEO Submits Statement on AI and the Future of Main Street Small Businesses
Jul 15, 2026 · original
AEO Submits Statement on AI and the Future of Main Street Small Businesses Washington, DC — July 14, 2026 The Association for Enterprise Opportunity has submitted a statement to the U.S. House Committee on Small Business for the record of its hearing, “AI on Main Street: How AI Is Shaping the Future of Small Business.” The statement draws on AEO’s new analysis of the 2025 Entrepreneurship in the Population Survey, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago. The research examines generative AI adoption, use, and outcomes among business owners with fewer than 10 employees. AEO’s findings reveal a central Main Street paradox: the smallest businesses may have the most to gain from AI, but they often face the greatest barriers to seeing its relevance and integrating it into everyday operations. Key findings include: AI adoption among very small employer firms doubled in one year, rising f
The State of Small Business Summit
May 20, 2026 · original
May 19 2026 The State of Small Business Summit is AEO’s flagship national convening, bringing together leaders from across the small business ecosystem to take stock of where small businesses are today—and where the field must go next. As we celebrate AEO’s 35th anniversary , this year’s Summit will focus on The Next Frontier: Powering Small Business Through Innovation and Opportunity . The convening will explore how innovation, policy, capital, and practice can better equip small businesses to navigate uncertainty, grow sustainably, and generate opportunity for owners, workers, and communities. Held in Washington, DC during National Small Business Month , the Summit offers a timely space for learning, connection, and forward-looking dialogue. Who Should Attend This Summit is designed for leaders and practitioners working to strengthen small business outcomes, including: Business support
AEO Statement on the 2026 State of the Union and Its Implications for Small Businesses
Feb 25, 2026 · original
AEO Statement on the 2026 State of the Union and Its Implications for Small Businesses Statement from Natalie Madeira Cofield, President & CEO of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity Washington, DC — February 25, 2026 Last night’s State of the Union address outlined a broad vision for national economic growth, affordability, border security, and global competitiveness. As policymakers assess its implications, it is important to consider what the address means for America’s small business sector — which represents 99% of U.S. firms and employs nearly half of the private workforce. In recent decades, presidents of both parties have typically included explicit recognition of small businesses in major economic addresses, often positioning entrepreneurs as central drivers of job creation and community stability. The absence of a direct reference this year is therefore notable. Small bus
Smarter Support: How AI Can Strengthen Main Street and the Small Business Ecosystem
Feb 25, 2026 · original
Feb 24 2026 Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how small businesses start, operate, and grow — but BSOs, CDFIs, and other ecosystem partners are the key to ensuring Main Street benefits equitably from this transition. This webinar will explore how AI can strengthen technical assistance, lending, and wraparound support — helping organizations serve more entrepreneurs with the same resources, deepen relationships, and unlock better outcomes for small business owners. Join us as we: Demystify what AI means for small business support — from diagnostics to market intelligence to workflow automation Highlight real-world examples from BSOs and CDFIs adapting AI tools today Discuss risks, guardrails, and capacity needs to ensure responsible and equitable adoption Share AEO’s emerging work, including the Business Health Assessment This session is designed for: Business support organizat
Written Testimony of Natalie Madeira Cofield on Career and Technical Education: Developing the Future of Main Street Success
Feb 23, 2026 · original
Written Testimony of Natalie Madeira Cofield on Career and Technical Education: Developing the Future of Main Street Success Full Committee Hearing: Career and Technical Education: Developing the Future of Main Street Success Wednesday, February 24, 2026 Rayburn House Office Building Chair Williams, Ranking Member Velázquez, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony on the important role that career and technical education (CTE) plays in supporting small business formation, workforce development, and long-term economic resilience across the United States. My name is Natalie Madeira Cofield, and I serve as President and CEO of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO), a national nonprofit organization that advances entrepreneurial ecosystems through research, advocacy, and cross-sector partnerships. For 35 years, AEO has worked to strengthen t
Association for Enterprise Opportunity Launches AI Innovation & Policy Coalition for Main Street Businesses
Jan 28, 2026 · original
Washington, DC — The Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) today announced the launch of the AI Innovation & Policy Coalition for Main Street Businesses , a cross-sector initiative designed to ensure that artificial intelligence strengthens economic opportunity, resilience, and competitiveness for America’s smallest businesses. AI technology adoption is accelerating among large financial institutions, Wall Street-backed companies, and national chains and franchises that already have the data, capital, and policy influence to move fast. Main Street small businesses, without the resources to deploy AI into their operations, are being left behind, and policymakers are still in the early stages of defining the rules of the road. To close this gap, the Coalition brings together small business advocates, lenders, technology leaders, and policy experts to advance practical, responsible A
Shaping the Future of Small Business: AEO’s 2026 Policy Agenda
Jan 21, 2026 · original
The Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) is pleased to share our 2026 Federal Policy Agenda , outlining priorities to strengthen the small business ecosystem and ensure entrepreneurs remain central to economic growth and innovation. In 2026, AEO’s policy work is anchored by the Small Business Growth Coalition and the AI Policy for Small Business Coalition , advancing practical, forward-looking solutions across capital access, technology adoption, workforce capacity, and economic resilience. Priority areas include: Access to capital and responsible financial innovation Business development, digital competitiveness, and workforce readiness Manufacturing and supply chain participation Rural entrepreneurship and place-based growth Veteran-owned business support Artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and cybersecurity Through research, convenings, and coalition leadership, AE

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