government leader Playbook
America was built by dreamers, doers, and builders. We are a people who turn ideas into opportunity. As our nation celebrates its 250th startup birthday, it’s time to renew that entrepreneurial spirit, strengthen our nation, and make it easier for people – from every corner, from every walk of life – to start and grow their endeavors.
Entrepreneurs power our economies. They create nearly all net new jobs, fuel innovation, and strengthen communities. Yet 92% of voters say it’s difficult to start a business today.
At the same time, 94% of voters, across party lines, agree that it’s vital to America’s future that everyone has a fair chance to start and grow a business.
That’s where government leaders come in. You have the power to remove barriers, celebrate entrepreneurs, and strengthen the entrepreneurial environment so new ideas can thrive. You can take action to create more entrepreneur-friendly communities – places where it’s easier to start, grow, and succeed at new endeavors.
America the Entrepreneurial is a national campaign where government leaders can become Founding Leaders who take action to make entrepreneurship more accessible, visible, and celebrated. You can join other mayors, governors, legislators, local officials, and other leaders across the country in putting entrepreneurship back at the heart of America’s story. By signing on, you commit to take at least one action from the playbook to strengthen entrepreneurship in your community.
Getting started is simple. Every step you take – from signing on as a Founding Leader to meeting with an entrepreneur – helps create stronger, more resilient economies and renew the entrepreneurial spirit that built this nation. We’ll help you track every action , so you can follow your progress in the broader national movement.
By 2026, our vision is for a movement of leaders across America to champion entrepreneurship everywhere, building entrepreneur-friendly communities where new enterprises can start, grow, and thrive.
Entrepreneurs power our economies. They create nearly all net new jobs, fuel innovation, and strengthen communities. Yet 92% of voters say it’s difficult to start a business today.
At the same time, 94% of voters, across party lines, agree that it’s vital to America’s future that everyone has a fair chance to start and grow a business.
That’s where government leaders come in. You have the power to remove barriers, celebrate entrepreneurs, and strengthen the entrepreneurial environment so new ideas can thrive. You can take action to create more entrepreneur-friendly communities – places where it’s easier to start, grow, and succeed at new endeavors.
America the Entrepreneurial is a national campaign where government leaders can become Founding Leaders who take action to make entrepreneurship more accessible, visible, and celebrated. You can join other mayors, governors, legislators, local officials, and other leaders across the country in putting entrepreneurship back at the heart of America’s story. By signing on, you commit to take at least one action from the playbook to strengthen entrepreneurship in your community.
Getting started is simple. Every step you take – from signing on as a Founding Leader to meeting with an entrepreneur – helps create stronger, more resilient economies and renew the entrepreneurial spirit that built this nation. We’ll help you track every action , so you can follow your progress in the broader national movement.
By 2026, our vision is for a movement of leaders across America to champion entrepreneurship everywhere, building entrepreneur-friendly communities where new enterprises can start, grow, and thrive.
1. Become a Founding Leader
2. Meet with Local Entrepreneurs
3. Become a Founding Community
4. Proclaim “America the Entrepreneurial Day”
5. Champion Entrepreneurship in a Public Speech
6. Attend or Host a Local Entrepreneur Event
7. Promote America the Entrepreneurial
8. Designate an Entrepreneurship Lead
9. Create a One-Stop Shop
10. Reduce or Eliminate Startup Fees
