Press Releases

For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. – The following statement regarding the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and twenty-two state Attorneys General lawsuit filed against Amazon on ad pricing practices can be attributed to Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) President & CEO Karen Kerrigan: “The FTC’s latest lawsuit against Amazon raises serious allegations, including sweeping […]

By Rieva Lesonsky – Despite the prevailing economic uncertainty, new business formation continues to grow rapidly. According to a recent report from the Bank of America Institute, “new business formation is often viewed as a barometer of economic dynamism.” I saw this firsthand in the 1990s, when the “entrepreneurial revolution” began, forged by entrepreneurs offering new […]

By Karen Kerrigan – America’s entrepreneurs have plenty of great ideas. However, many lack sufficient capital to support or launch their innovative ideas or growth opportunities. Whether launching a startup, expanding a manufacturing operation, developing a breakthrough technology, or opening a new retail location, access to financing remains one of the most persistent challenges facing […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Treasury Fixed the Regulation. Congress Must Fix the Law. Washington, D.C. – The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) applauded the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) for finalizing its rule ending the burdensome Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting mandate for U.S. businesses and individuals […]

The Honorable Ron Wyden Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committee on Finance 219 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510   Re: Request for Information on Common Sense Policy Options to Lower Drug Prices for Patients   Dear Ranking Member Wyden, The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council ) appreciates the opportunity to respond to […]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244   Re: CMS-2026-2080-0001 — Medicare Program: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program   Dear Dr. Mehmet Oz: On behalf of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Centers for […]

In This Edition: ● AI Optimism Meets Entrepreneurial Reality ● Legislative & Policy Update: “No BOSS Act” Introduced in Senate, DOL Sonderling Vote this Week, House Ed & Workforce Committee Advance Key Bills & MORE ● KERRIGAN IN BIZ TECH: Here’s How Small Businesses Can Get More Value from Their Data ● REAL CLEAR HEALTH: […]

In a Real Clear Health Op-Ed, SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan writes that many hospitals are destabilizing small businesses across America by exploiting a little-known federal charity program that drives healthcare costs up: “The 340B Drug Pricing Program was supposed to help safety-net hospitals serve vulnerable patients by letting them buy prescription medicines […]

Raymond J. Keating, our exceptional and devoted Chief Economist at SBE Council for more than 30 years, passed away on July 11. Indeed, Ray’s death was unexpected. His family, colleagues and friends are mourning his passing, but we will continue to remember the extraordinary contributions he made in both his family and professional life. As […]