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Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Growth Initiative

Overview

The Milken Institute’s Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Economy Initiative drives research and solutions that empower entrepreneurs and strengthen the small business ecosystem. By analyzing economic trends, challenges, and policies, the initiative develops evidence-based strategies that help businesses compete, scale, and fuel innovation and sustainable growth.

  • Conducting research and analysis to identify the key challenges small businesses face with a focus on driving change to benefit both traditional small businesses and start-ups 

  • Connecting programs, publications, and convenings to policy, regulatory changes, and economic trends that impact the entrepreneurial community 

  • Convening founders, investors, business leaders, academic experts, policymakers, government officials, and other key stakeholders to contribute ideas that drive action and benefit the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem 

The evolving landscape of community banking, technology, globalization, and policy changes disproportionately affect small businesses and start-ups, key drivers of job creation and innovation. The Milken Institute Small Business Policy and Innovation initiative aims to address these challenges with innovative solutions.

By the Numbers

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our innovation rate could quadruple given more equitable access to capital.

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If you would like to learn more about the Small Business Policy and Innovation Initiative please contact Kristen Fanarakis at [email protected].

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