http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/5eb96fd5d8632d00076ea3f3/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=400&cropY1=42&cropY2=442 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ Rhett Buttle's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2024/06/28/new-sba-pilot-program-increases-credit-line-for-small-businesses/ The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced the upcoming launch of the 7(a) Working Capital Pilot Program to offer a competitively priced line of credit. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_667ebcffaa248c4171d89f5e Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:49:12 -0400 2024-06-28T09:49:19-04:00 The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced the upcoming launch of the 7(a) Working Capital Pilot Program to offer a competitively priced line of credit. MediaNews Group via Getty Images Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2024/06/19/community-impact-a-talk-with-united-way-worldwide-ceo-angela-williams/ As President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, Angela Williams leads efforts to raise money and support nonprofits and other charitable groups. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_6672faacbf68a771e1527dc2 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:42:14 -0400 2024-06-21T04:39:49-04:00 As President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, Angela Williams leads efforts to raise money and support nonprofits and other charitable groups. Courtesy: United Way Worldwide Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2024/06/12/lgbtqi-businesses-contribute-nearly-2-trillion-to-economy/ There are an estimated 1.4 million LGBTQI+ business owners, contributing $1.7 trillion to the U.S. economy annually. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_6669a5dd38cc3600883b6645 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:59:55 -0400 2024-06-13T13:40:20-04:00 There are an estimated 1.4 million LGBTQI+ business owners, contributing $1.7 trillion to the U.S. economy annually. CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2024/06/04/a-conversation-with-the-treasury-departments-chief-operating-officer/ Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo has taken the lead on implementing much of the Investing in America Agenda. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_665f7cd02a4bba147cbe2aa6 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:51:02 -0400 2024-06-06T03:55:19-04:00 Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo has taken the lead on implementing much of the Investing in America Agenda. Photo by: Chris E. Taylor Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2024/05/30/joint-program-offers-economic-support-for-underserved-communities/ Applications are open for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program, which promotes cost-saving clean energy investments in low-income communities. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_66589dedc794261f99aa0223 Thu, 30 May 2024 11:44:11 -0400 2024-06-04T02:19:20-04:00 Applications are open for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program, which promotes cost-saving clean energy investments in low-income communities. Getty Images Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2024/05/21/investing-in-greenhouse-gas-reduction-lifts-up-main-streets/ Recipients were awarded $20 billion from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to provide access to financing for climate-related projects in underserved communities. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_664cac54c3a4b3571cfc4493 Tue, 21 May 2024 10:39:39 -0400 2024-06-04T01:27:54-04:00 Recipients were awarded $20 billion from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to provide access to financing for climate-related projects in underserved communities. Getty Images Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2024/05/13/it-is-hard-to-ignore-this-infrastructure-week/ The Biden-Harris Administration kicked off Infrastructure Week by highlighting the full range of investments and projects as part of the Investing in America Agenda. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_66422bcdaf8f582e57a8d46e Mon, 13 May 2024 11:11:25 -0400 2024-06-03T08:24:33-04:00 The Biden-Harris Administration kicked off Infrastructure Week by highlighting the full range of investments and projects as part of the Investing in America Agenda. Getty Images Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2024/05/10/national-small-business-week-greeted-with-high-optimism/ Last week was National Small Business Week that recognizes the critical contributions of America’s small business owners. There was a great deal to celebrate this year. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_663e523dbb37e16571d3de4b Fri, 10 May 2024 13:03:54 -0400 2024-06-03T08:16:30-04:00 Last week was National Small Business Week that recognizes the critical contributions of America’s small business owners. There was a great deal to celebrate this year. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2024/05/07/vice-president-harris-kicks-off-economic-opportunity-tour/ Vice President Harris is leading a nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour to highlight the Administration’s efforts to create economic opportunity and support communities. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_663a549622164e59ef6aff8b Tue, 07 May 2024 12:25:04 -0400 2024-05-08T14:07:15-04:00 Vice President Harris is leading a nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour to highlight the Administration’s efforts to create economic opportunity and support communities. AFP via Getty Images Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2024/04/30/a-conversation-with-the-white-house-national-economic-council-director/ White House National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard advises the President on economic policy and monitors the impact of these policies on businesses. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_6631287ae119c11ab399a8f0 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:27:31 -0400 2024-05-07T00:01:27-04:00 White House National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard advises the President on economic policy and monitors the impact of these policies on businesses. The White House Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2024/04/17/key-bridge-collapse-shows-main-streets-need-for-good-infrastructure/ The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after being struck by the container ship underscores how Main Streets and communities are reliant on strong infrastructure. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_661fd531802cc452991c0617 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:07:08 -0400 2024-04-17T10:07:12-04:00 The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after being struck by the container ship underscores how Main Streets and communities are reliant on strong infrastructure. Getty Images Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2024/04/04/reauthorizing-economic-development-administration-critical-to-business/ A Senate Committee recently marked up legislation reauthorizing the Economic Development Administration for the first time in nearly 20 years. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_660ebc3d8f5a2c774cd8aa9f Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:49:16 -0400 2024-05-08T14:06:57-04:00 A Senate Committee recently marked up legislation reauthorizing the Economic Development Administration for the first time in nearly 20 years. Getty Images Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2024/02/29/this-is-the-economy-on-a-government-shutdown/ It is critical that Congress pass larger legislation to provide stability for the economy and not cause upheaval for Main Streets across America. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_65e0ef650c944b17fe75bc43 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:57:53 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:06-04:00 It is critical that Congress pass larger legislation to provide stability for the economy and not cause upheaval for Main Streets across America. getty Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2023/12/01/more-than-pandas-5-takeaways-for-business-from-the-apec-summit/ Two weeks ago, government and business leaders met in San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_656a03c830639f36f9e2bf26 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:16:13 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:17-04:00 Two weeks ago, government and business leaders met in San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. Getty Images Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2023/11/13/three-ways-the-white-houses-executive-order-on-artificial-intelligence-could-support-innovation/ By: Rhett Buttle The way AI is developed and deployed now and in the future is critical. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_6552700e36a61f24bfb198a4 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:53:40 -0500 2024-05-09T12:24:36-04:00 By: Rhett Buttle The way AI is developed and deployed now and in the future is critical. getty Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2023/10/25/tech-hubs-program-will-boost-entrepreneurship--innovation-across-america/ This is the type of investment that will support entrepreneurship & innovation. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_6539546ed4d1fa058e907978 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:50:39 -0400 2024-06-03T08:27:00-04:00 This is the type of investment that will support entrepreneurship & innovation. getty Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy Small Business /small-business Small Business Strategy /small-business-strategy standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/2023/07/10/five-takeaways-from-the-2023-aspen-ideas-festival/ The Aspen Ideas Festival is a summit that provides a look into where we are and the future. Rhett Buttle, Contributor Rhett Buttle, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/rhettbuttle/ content_64ac2639c220ef0b4b1afd15 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:47:45 -0400 2024-06-04T01:32:39-04:00 The Aspen Ideas Festival is a summit that provides a look into where we are and the future. 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