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Remarks by Senator Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio, John F.W. Rogers, Kevin McCarthy, Tyler Perry, Danny Meyer, Sarah Kauss, Wilbur L. Ross, Sara Blakely, Michael Bloomberg, Gina Raimondo, Rick Snyder, Lloyd Blankfein, Richard Branson, Warren Buffett
This analysis outlines a strategy to revitalize the American economy by dismantling regulatory barriers that favor large corporations while fostering grassroots entrepreneurship. It addresses the critical disconnect between traditional education and modern labor demands, advocating for expanded vocational training and targeted support for displaced workers aged 45 and older. Ultimately, the proposed framework envisions a prosperous future where the government facilitates a supportive ecosystem but allows the private sector to drive innovation and job creation.
- Goldman Sachs19 min
Gov. Gina Raimondo (RI) and Gov. Rick Snyder (MI): Small Businesses Catalyzing the Future Economy
Gina Raimondo, Rick Snyder, Dane Holmes, John F.W. Rogers, Kevin McCarthy, Tyler Perry, Danny Meyer, Sarah Kauss, Wilbur L. Ross, Sara Blakely, Michael Bloomberg, Marco Rubio, Lloyd Blankfein, Richard Branson, Warren Buffett
Governors Gina Raimondo of Rhode Island and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan implemented distinct fiscal and cultural reforms to elevate their states' business climates, with Michigan achieving the sixth-largest national job creation record and Rhode Island improving its unemployment tax ranking from 50th to 23rd. Both leaders prioritized workforce development through initiatives like mandatory computer science education and the "First Customer" program, which directly connected small suppliers with large enterprises to drive economic growth. Their shared strategy emphasizes immigrant entrepreneurship, digital literacy investments, and a governance model that treats government as a convener and connector to help small businesses scale from local operations to national impacts.
- Goldman Sachs10 min
Remarks by The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross
Wilbur L. Ross, John F.W. Rogers, Kevin McCarthy, Tyler Perry, Danny Meyer, Sarah Kauss, Sara Blakely, Michael Bloomberg, Gina Raimondo, Rick Snyder, Marco Rubio, Lloyd Blankfein, Richard Branson, Warren Buffett
The event highlights the pivotal role of small and medium-sized enterprises in generating 63% of new jobs while detailing policy shifts that reduced regulatory burdens and altered tax structures for flow-through entities. Federal initiatives have intensified trade enforcement by 80% and deployed foreign commercial teams in 73 domestic and international locations to overcome export participation barriers that currently limit less than 3% of American businesses. These efforts, validated by case studies like Kaddis Enterprises' 400% growth, emphasize leveraging e-commerce and active marketing to facilitate business succession and global expansion.
- Goldman Sachs17 min
Helping Small Businesses Grow: Views from 10,000 Small Businesses
Steve Strongin, Amanda Hindlian, John F.W. Rogers, Kevin McCarthy, Tyler Perry, Danny Meyer, Sarah Kauss, Wilbur L. Ross, Sara Blakely, Michael Bloomberg, Gina Raimondo, Rick Snyder, Marco Rubio, Lloyd Blankfein, Richard Branson, Warren Buffett
Over 100 small business owners across 18 states identified inconsistent regulations, labor shortages, and restricted capital access as critical barriers preventing economic growth and expansion. Participants detailed how bureaucratic complexity and frequent policy shifts force entrepreneurs to liquidate personal assets and divert resources from hiring to compliance, while survey data indicates that doubled financing availability would boost employment by 30%. To address these systemic issues, advocates propose establishing centralized credentialing systems and shifting toward cooperative compliance windows rather than punitive measures.
- Goldman Sachs15 min
Rep. Kevin McCarthy: Standing Up for Small Businesses
Kevin McCarthy, John F.W. Rogers, Tyler Perry, Danny Meyer, Sarah Kauss, Wilbur L. Ross, Sara Blakely, Michael Bloomberg, Gina Raimondo, Rick Snyder, Marco Rubio, Lloyd Blankfein, Richard Branson, Warren Buffett
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican with deep roots in the state's energy and agricultural sectors, outlines his journey from early entrepreneurial ventures to crafting bipartisan legislation like the Jobs Act. He argues that small businesses are the nation's primary job creators and urges owners to build direct, sustained relationships with lawmakers to overcome capital and training hurdles. Drawing on historical symbolism from the Gettysburg Address and Washington Crossing the Delaware, McCarthy concludes by calling for cross-party collaboration to address long-term challenges and forge a more perfect union.
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John F.W. Rogers: Opening Session Remarks
John F.W. Rogers, Kevin McCarthy, Tyler Perry, Danny Meyer, Sarah Kauss, Wilbur L. Ross, Sara Blakely, Michael Bloomberg, Gina Raimondo, Rick Snyder, Marco Rubio, Lloyd Blankfein, Richard Branson, Warren Buffett
Goldman Sachs is convening 10,000 Small Business Program alumni, including 2,200 current participants, to address critical operational hurdles such as hiring and financing while leveraging the sector's role in employing 60 million Americans. The summit features a strategic "Hill Day" that mobilizes this diverse network to meet with elected officials across all 50 states and nearly all congressional districts to advocate for legislative relief. By uniting these resource-constrained firms, the event aims to bridge the gap between current business expectations and future capabilities through actionable insights and direct policy engagement.