PDE-News (9/8/10): The State of Entrepreneurship in Chile

The Chilean economy has been recognized as the most competitive of Latin America. In general, Chile has been characterized by political and economic stability and relatively low levels of corruption and offers one of the most advanced physical infrastructure systems in the region. The potential and proven track record of this economy has led to Chile’s recent accession to the OECD as its 31st member and its first member in South America. Not surprisingly, Chile is often a case study in economic development. The question is whether its model will show the power of entrepreneurship as an engine for prosperity? Read more…>>http://www.entrepreneurship.org/en/Blogs/Policy-Forum-Blog/2010/August/The-State-of-Entrepreneurship-in-Chile.aspx

The Regulatory Flexibility Act at 30
On September 21, 2010, the Small Business Administrations’ Office of Advocacy will be hosting a symposium on Regulatory Flexibility for Small Business. The event will highlight the 30 years of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) and will examine the role that the RFA plays in ensuring policy decisions that create a healthy environment for small business growth and development. Read more…>>http://www.entrepreneurship.org/en/Blogs/Policy-Forum-Blog/2010/August/The-Regulatory-Flexibility-Act-at-30.aspx

Calling all Education Entrepreneurs for Startup Weekend in San Francisco
Startup Weekend is an organization whose mission is to be among the most valuable and influential organizations in startup ecosystems around the world through community building, innovation and education. During August 27-29, 2010 at San Francisco’s Pier 38, it will focus on… Read more…>>http://www.entrepreneurship.org/en/Blogs/Policy-Forum-Blog/2010/August/Calling-all-Education-Entrepreneurs-for-Startup-Weekend-in-San-Francisco.aspx

Small Business - Small Office - Big Deal
In a recent blog post on AmericaSpeakOn.org, Tom Sullivan, former the Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration reflects on the President’s recess appointment of his successor: Winslow Sargeant will need strong shoulders to carry the weight of responsibility conveyed with representing small business in a rulemaking system that is stacked against entrepreneurs. Read more…>>http://www.entrepreneurship.org/en/Blogs/Policy-Forum-Blog/2010/August/Small-Business–Small-Office-Big-Deal.aspx

What Our Language Says About Us
Recently, the Oxford English Dictionary released its annual list of new words in the English language. I was struck by how the list reflects the current times in our country, not only in popular culture, but also in our current political and economic climate. Read more…>> http://www.entrepreneurship.org/en/Blogs/Policy-Forum-Blog/2010/August/What-Our-Language-Says-About-Us.aspx

A Look Back at Innovation Daily
Each day, Innovation Daily checks the pulse of global innovation — courtesy of Innovation America and its founder, Rich Bendis. Here, we take a look at a handful of relevant stories it compiled from the last week. Read more…>> http://www.entrepreneurship.org/en/Blogs/Policy-Forum-Blog/2010/August/A-Look-Back-at-Innovation-Daily-1622.aspx

This Week in Entrepreneurship Policy
There are no hearings scheduled for this week as the House and Senate are in recess for their Summer Work Periods. Both are scheduled to reconvene on September 13, 2010. Read more…>>http://www.entrepreneurship.org/en/Blogs/Policy-Forum-Blog/2010/August/This-Week-in-Entrpreneurship-Policy.aspx