Entrepreneurs are on the front lines to rebuild our economy.
In 2021, America has the opportunity to transform itself by strengthening policies that address racial inequality, narrow the gap between rich and poor, and raise the economic status of historically marginalized communities.
Now is the time for America to ensure that the best and boldest ideas for supporting entrepreneurship are discussed, debated, and acted on.
The Coalition
Start Us Up Resources
WATCH: Rebuilding a More Inclusive Economy
America’s New Business Plan
We have a bipartisan plan for policymakers that is focused on creating new jobs and rebuilding an equitable economy that works for everyone.
So what do new business owners need?
Access to Opportunity
A Level Playing Field Without Red Tape
Access to Funding
The Right Kind of Capital Everywhere
Access to Knowledge
The Know-How to Start a Business
Access to Support
The Ability for All to Take Risks
The Start Us Up Coalition
Organizations around the country are working hard to eliminate barriers to starting a new business.
Meet our coalition members.
Latest from Start Us Up
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Coalition Roundup: July 23, 2021
Weekly unemployment claims have helped tell the story of COVID-19. Following record highs in 2020, jobless claims have been on a gradual decline in the months since, keeping pace with America’s vaccine rollout and economic re-opening. Recent reports, however, show the challenges still ahead. Released Thursday, last week saw the highest increase in unemployment filings […] -
Start Us Up Newsletter: Access to Opportunity
This appeared in Start Us Up’s monthly newsletter. Sign up to stay in the loop and receive updates in real-time. Last Friday, President Biden signed a new Executive Order aimed at addressing competition in the American economy. At its core, the order shares a fundamental goal with our coalition: bringing balance to a playing field currently […] -
Executive Order on Competition Signals “Access to Opportunity” is a Priority
Last Friday, President Joe Biden signed a new Executive Order aimed at addressing competition in the American economy. At its core, the order shares a fundamental goal with America’s New Business Plan: bringing balance to a playing field currently skewed toward big corporations. The status quo hurts nearly all involved. Wages stagnate in an uncompetitive […] -
To Accelerate New Business Creation, Government Must Streamline Registration
Nearly three-quarters of entrepreneurs agree: government regulations on businesses are complex and hard to follow. And while many regulations often serve a necessary public safety purpose, others are needlessly restrictive, often having the effect of stifling competition. In a moment where America badly needs the innovation and good-paying jobs that entrepreneurs create, policymakers would be […] -
Coalition Roundup: July 2, 2021
Friday’s jobs report offered good news, with 850,000 new jobs. And yet, even with substantial progress in employment, America has a steep challenge ahead. As a CNN article noted Thursday: “Even though the US job market is rapidly improving, the economy is still far from back-to-normal. Employers added 850,000 jobs in June, more than economists […]