In this exclusive ASBN coverage of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO-100 America’s Top 100 Small Businesses, Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, discusses the significance of the event, which celebrates small businesses nationwide. Bradley highlights small business owners’ resilience and entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing the risks and challenges they face, particularly post-COVID.
Bradley notes the rise in small business applications since the pandemic, with many ventures evolving from side hustles into significant employers. He emphasizes the importance of community building among entrepreneurs and advocates for stable government policies that support business growth without frequent political adjustments. Moreover, Bradley underscores the Chamber’s commitment to helping small businesses and fostering an environment where entrepreneurship can thrive amid economic challenges like inflation and supply chain disruptions.
