Statement on President Trump’s EO on “Establishing the US Investment Accelerator”

By SBE Council at 2 April, 2025, 8:22 am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The following statement of support for President Trump's Executive Order "Establishing the United States Investment Accelerator" can be attributed to Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan:

"SBE Council strongly supports President Trump's executive order establishing the United States Investment Accelerator-a powerful initiative that will benefit entrepreneurs, small businesses and local economies across the nation. By fast-tracking capital deployment and streamlining regulatory processes via a dedicated office within the Department of Commerce, this action will leverage investment and innovation within America's private sector. To ensure that investment flows efficiently at every level, the Accelerator will also partner directly with state economic development organizations, creating a more unified national approach to attracting and supporting large-scale investment."

"President Trum's bold initiative aligns with SBE Council's commitment to pro-investment, pro-capital formation policies that drive innovation, support small business growth and creation, quality job creation, and sustainable economic growth. Entrepreneurs and small businesses across the nation are poised to support large-scale investment projects. The Executive Order will fuel an opportunity-rich environment for entrepreneurs and their workers alike. it also sends a clear signal to global investors that the United States is once again serious about economic leadership."

CONTACT:

KAREN KERRIGAN: kkerrigan@sbecouncil.org

SBE Council is a nonpartisan advocacy, research and education organization dedicated to protecting small business and promoting entrepreneurship. For 30 years SBE Council has worked on and advanced a range of private sector and public policy initiatives to strengthen the ecosystem for strong startup activity and small business growth.

Visit www.sbecouncil.org for additional information X: @SBECouncil

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