On May 5, 2021, the SEC announced that its Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation will host the 40th Annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation. The forum will feature inclusive conversations on capital formation from startup to small cap. The remote forum will take place from May 24-27, 2021, with each day’s session beginning at 1:00 p.m. EDT and lasting 90 minutes. The virtual event will highlight how entrepreneurs play a vital role in the capital market’s ecosystem by providing jobs, fostering innovation, and supporting communities. The discussions will feature a diverse group of panelists comprised of entrepreneurs, businesses, and their investors, all with in-depth knowledge of the issues facing small businesses across the country. {expires: 2021-05-28}
The SEC annually hosts this forum in accordance with the Small Business Investment Incentive Act of 1980. The forum is an event where members of the public and private sectors gather to develop suggestions for policy impacting emerging businesses and their investors. To promote more inclusive and organized discussions at this year’s event, participants are encouraged to submit comments and policy recommendations prior to the webinar. Following each forum, the SEC submits a report to Congress that includes an outline of the proceedings and recommendations for changes to improve capital formation. The 2020 Forum Report summarizing the proceedings and recommendations of participants was released on Sept. 14, 2020.
The forum’s website will be updated if there are changes or additions made to details on the agenda, speakers, registration, or FAQs leading up to the event. There is no fee to attend, and the conference will be open for the public via webcast. Registration is required in advance, and once interested parties are registered, instructions will be emailed on how to participate and how to submit feedback and policy recommendations to be explored at the live event.
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Register for the SEC’s 40th Annual Small Business Forum, Featuring Inclusive Conversations on Capital Formation from Startup to Small Cap (sec.gov)
