The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced it will host the 44th Annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation at SEC Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on April 10, aimed at generating policy recommendations on how entrepreneurs, small businesses, and smaller public companies raise capital. The forum will include appearances by SEC Commissioners and discussions with small business ecosystem stakeholders on capital raising by early- to late-stage private companies and smaller public companies. Participants attending in person or online can submit policy recommendations in advance and vote online at the end of the event to prioritize recommendations for inclusion in a report to the Commission and Congress. After operating virtually from 2020 to 2024, the forum will return to an in-person format while retaining virtual attendance, with registration details and the agenda to be published on SEC.gov closer to the event.
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission 2025-02-14
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announces 44th Annual Small Business Forum to shape capital-raising policy recommendations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will host the 44th Annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation on April 10 at its Washington, D.C. headquarters. The forum will feature SEC Commissioners and discussions with stakeholders on capital raising for small businesses, allowing participants to submit and vote on policy recommendations. The event will return to an in-person format with virtual attendance options.