FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Field Hearing on Small Business Innovation in Idaho

Original title: INVESTING IN IDAHO: EXPLORING WAYS TO ENCOURAGE SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION AND START-UPS

January 1, 2019

small business entrepreneurship innovation startups Idaho economic development

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a public forum for Idaho business leaders and officials to provide input to federal lawmakers on the effectiveness of existing Small Business Administration programs and potential policy improvements for startups.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Idaho small business owners

They are the primary target for the federal programs and innovation support discussed during the hearing.

Idaho Department of Commerce

The department provided testimony regarding state-level economic initiatives and their interaction with federal programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a in Boise, Idaho, to discuss federal programs and resources available to support local startups and small businesses. The session featured testimony from state officials, federal agency representatives, and business leaders regarding economic growth and innovation.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on May 3, 2019, at the Borah Courtroom in Boise, Idaho.
The session was an official meeting of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
The purpose was to explore ways to encourage small business innovation and startups in Idaho.
The hearing included testimony from two panels consisting of state officials, federal administrators, and private sector representatives.
Senator James Risch presided over the hearing in his capacity as a member of the committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of a field hearing?

A allows a congressional committee to conduct official business outside of Washington, D.C., to gather information and hear testimony directly from local stakeholders in a specific region.

What topics were discussed regarding small businesses?

The hearing focused on how small businesses and startups can better access and utilize federal government programs and resources.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Regional Engagement Strategy

The committee utilized a field hearing format to bridge the gap between federal program administrators and local Idaho entrepreneurs.

U.S. Small Business Administration Idaho Department of Commerce

Connected Entities

personWill Fowler“Associate State Director of Operations, Idaho Small Business Development Center.”Map →

personJoseph Shepard“Associate Administrator, Office of Investment and Innovation, U.S. Small Busines”Map →

personMarco Rubio“Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.”Map →

personJames E. Risch“U.S. Senator from Idaho and presiding officer of the hearing.”Map →

personTom Kealey“Director of the Idaho Department of Commerce.”Map →

personJay Larsen“Founder and President, Idaho Technology Council.”Map →

organizationU.S. Small Business Administration“Federal agency providing resources for small businesses.”Map →

personJessica Flynn“CEO of Red Sky Agency and member of the National Women's Business Council.”Map →

personBrett Palmer“President, Small Business Investor Alliance.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance40
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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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