Designate an Entrepreneurship Lead

Entrepreneurship thrives where leadership is coordinated. Too often, policies that affect small businesses and startups are scattered across multiple departments, leaving founders to navigate unnecessary barriers and red tape.

Designating an Entrepreneurship Lead — at the city, county, or state level — ensures there is a clear point of contact for entrepreneurs and a unified strategy to help them start and grow. This simple action creates accountability, breaks down silos, and signals that your community is open for business.

Whether as a cabinet position, department lead, or special advisor, this role serves as the central voice for entrepreneurs. It’s a low-cost, high-impact step to strengthen local economies, attract investment, and make entrepreneurship a core part of your community’s future.