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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Field Hearing on Small Business Innovation in Idaho
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
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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.
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.
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- Senator James Risch presided over the hearing in his capacity as a member of the committee.
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The committee utilized a field hearing format to bridge the gap between federal program administrators and local Idaho entrepreneurs.
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