Summer Series 2020

Restarting the Economic Engine

The current crisis has severely hampered entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized companies--the backbone of the U.S economy. While government programs have provided a lifeline in some cases, many companies are still looking at months with little to no revenue and mounting expenses. How can banks and investors support sound companies facing illiquidity while incentivizing new businesses essential for economic growth? And what needs to be done to rebuild trust in public and private institutions and reaffirm our commitment to economic opportunity, inclusivity and justice as facets of the American Dream?