On Thursday April 18, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., the Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access held a hearing titled, Innovation as a Catalyst for New Jobs. The hearing was held in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

The purpose of the hearing was to examine how to bolster America's competitiveness and propel economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Opening Statement:

Chairman Tom Rice (R-SC)


Witnesses and Testimony:

Ms. Julie Lenzer Kirk, Co-Chair, Startup Maryland, Columbia, MD

• Witness Testimony
• Witness Disclosure

 

Mr. Steve Johnson, President and CEO, CreatiVasc, Greenville, SC

• Witness Testimony
• Witness Disclosure

 

Mr. Jack Roach, Director, Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology, Florence, SC

• Witness Testimony
• Witness Disclosure

 

Michael D. McGeary, Co-Founder Engine Advocacy, San Francisco, CA

• Witness Testimony
• Witness Disclosure

Additional Items:

Hearing Notice

Witness List

Hearing Memo

Press Release

Hearing Video