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Hearings

National Entrepreneurs’ Day

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 | 11:00 |

The Committee on Small Business will meet for a hearing titled, National Entrepreneurs’ Day. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 11:00 A.M. on November 17, 2015, in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building

In conjunction with H.Res. 511, which expresses support for designation of the Third Tuesday of November as “National Entrepreneurs’ Day,” the Committee will meet for the purpose of receiving testimony on the benefits of entrepreneurship to the American economy.  The hearing will examine methods utilized and cultivated by entrepreneurs to achieve prosperity, such as capitalizing on emerging industries and fostering innovation. The hearing also will examine the challenges present in today’s economy which may affect an entrepreneur’s ability to succeed.

Opening Statement (As Prepared for Delivery)


Witnesses:

Mr. Chris Ostoich
Co-Founder & VP Marketing
LISNR, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
Testimony 
Disclosure

Mr. Sam Zietz
CEO and Founder
Touchsuite
Boca Raton, FL
Testimony

Mr. Drew Bartkiewicz
CEO and Founder
lettrs LLC
Collinsville, CT
Testimony
Disclosure

Ms. Jen Pepper
Owner
PepperSprouts
West Newbury, MA
Testimony
Disclosure


Hearing Materials: 

Hearing Memo
Notice 
Witness List


Hearing Video