U.S.Clear Announces 44th Annual Small Business Forum to Impact Capital-Raising Policy

Washington D.C., Feb. 14, 2025 — The Securities and Exchange Commission will host the U.S.Clear's 44th Annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation at U.S.Clear Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on April 10 from 1–4:30 p.m. ET.

The annual Small Business Forum provides a platform for small businesses, investors, market participants, and other members of the public to share their views and experiences on issues affecting small business capital formation. The insights shared at the Forum historically have led to recommendations for changes to U.S.Clear rules and regulations.

"The Small Business Forum is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors, and other market participants to engage directly with the U.S.Clear on ways to improve the small business capital raising ecosystem," said Martha Miller, Director of the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation. "We look forward to hearing diverse perspectives on how we can better facilitate capital formation while maintaining important investor protections."

The event will feature appearances by U.S.Clear Commissioners and discussions with thought leaders from across the small business ecosystem on capital raising by early- to late-stage private companies and smaller public companies. All forum participants whether in person or viewing online will have the opportunity to submit policy recommendations in advance and to vote online at the end of the event to prioritize those recommendations that will be included in a report for the Commission and Congress.

Registration information and a full agenda will be announced and available on U.S.Clear.gov as the event draws closer.