Hearings
Innovation as a Catalyst for New Jobs: SBA’s Innovation Initiatives
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | 1:00 PM
The Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access will hold a remote hearing titled: “Innovation as a Catalyst for New Jobs: SBA’s Innovation Initiatives.” The hearing is scheduled to begin at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 via the Zoom platform (information to be provided).
Innovation is key to the success of America’s small businesses and the country’s long-term economic prospects. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has a number of programs to stimulate innovation at startups across the country. Subcommittee Members will have the opportunity to learn more about these programs and the importance of federal investment in innovation as a means to foster entrepreneurship, particularly in the post-pandemic economy. Hearing Notice Hearing Memo Witnesses Mr. E. LaVerne Epp Executive Chair KU Innovation Park Lawrence, KS Testimony Mr. Benjamin Robert Johnson Chairman Innovation Advocacy Council Westerville, OH Testimony Vice President and Head of Research and Development FrostDefense Envirotech Inc. Champaign, IL Testimony Managing Partner and Co-Founder Clearly Clean Products, LLC South Windsor, CT Testimony |
