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 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 […]

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 […]

In a Biz Tech Magazine interview, SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan is interviewed along with several business experts on ways that entrepreneurs and business owners can get more value from their data and how to manage it better. The article covers the current state-of-play and the challenges and opportunities for small businesses, including […]

The following statement of support for the introduction of the “New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act” (NO BOSS Act) in the U.S. Senate may be attributed to Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) President & CEO Karen Kerrigan: “SBE Council applauds Senators Chris Coons, James Lankford and Jon Husted for their leadership […]

Small Business Insider Small Business: We’re Number 1! Gallup is out with its annual “Confidence in U.S. Institutions” survey, and while Americans’ confidence in U.S. institutions remains historically low (27% average confidence rating), “small business” ranks (again) at the very top with a 67% confidence rating. To view the historical rankings of each institution, click […]