Small Business, Big Change: How to Start a Movement in Your Own Backyard

Small businesses, as a group, employ about 59 million people in the U.S. That’s nearly half of the American workforce. That’s a lot of people. It’s also a lot of power—and responsibility—that small business owners have to help drive conversations and change in our communities. Never underestimate the impact that businesses can have on the culture around us. When we demand collaboration, diverse work forces, and values-driven partnerships, we have an impact on how people see, understand, and interact with other people.

In this session, we’ll explore the ways I use my position as a business owner, CEO, and citizen to elevate important issues facing our city and country today.