Rhett Buttle | Founder & CEO, Public Private Strategies | President, Public Private Strategies Institute | Senior Fellow, Aspen Institute
Washington, DC
Joined May 2009
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Oh, hey there. Check it out #smallbusiness
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The U.S. economy is evolving fast. In his latest for
@Forbes, @RhettButtle speaks with @Jonathan_Smith of @MichiganLEO on how Michigan is guiding economic transition with fairness and inclusion.
Read more here: forbes.com/sites/rhettbuttle…
#AI #Innovation #USEconomy
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What does it look like when philanthropy treats economic mobility as core infrastructure?
Find out in @RhettButtle's latest for @Forbes with Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, President & CEO of the @KauffmanFDN.
Read it here: forbes.com/sites/rhettbuttle…
#SmallBusiness #KansasCity
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Day 2 at Entrepreneurship Exchange 2025 is off to a strong start!
We’re looking forward to today’s sessions and to the collaboration that follows. Small businesses deserve a seat at every table — and they have one here.
#Entrepreneurship #EX25 #SBR #Innovation #NorthAmerica
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It’s Small Business Saturday! Small business owners have continued to meet the challenges of 2025 with creativity and resilience. Today (and every day) we champion the innovators at the heart of America’s economy!
What are some of your favorite places to #ShopSmall?
#SmallBizSat
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The #FIFA 2026 World Cup and #LA28 Summer Olympics are projected to bring in $100 BILLION nationwide.
For #smallbusiness, they’re a once-in-a-generation catalyst for growth. Get ahead of the game now!
Learn how in @RhettButtle’s latest for @Forbes: shorturl.at/kGGpI
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Diplomacy today extends beyond embassies. It drives how businesses grow, innovate, and compete globally. In a new @Forbes interview with @rhettbuttle, Meridian’s SVP Puru Trivedi shares how our 10-year blueprint makes diplomacy a strategic advantage for leaders across sectors. Read here:
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#CorporateDiplomacy #OpenDiplomacy
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Diplomacy is evolving – It’s no longer the sole domain of diplomats. @RhettButtle spoke with Puru Trivedi of @MeridianIntl on this evolution and how their new 10-year plan is redefining global #leadership.
Read the full convo in @Forbes: shorturl.at/3so4h
#Diplomacy
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Great evening at the North America Stakeholders Roundtable & Reception alongside the @EmbamexEUA
Thanks to Ambassador @JC_LARARMIENTA for his remarks on small biz growth, economic cooperation & the road to #EX25 in Mexico City!
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#EntrepreneurshipExchange #SmallBusiness
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Great conversations at the North Capital Forum with @USMexicoFoundation as we head toward #EX25 in Mexico City! SBR's Co-Executive Director, @rhettbuttle shared the small business voice on the “North America Means Business” panel. tinyurl.com/sh4tkkw7
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An oldie, but a good fight we are working for every day.
Check out @rhettbuttle's still-highly applicable write up in @Forbes, and learn more about what NSBA can and is doing for your Small Business.
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We recently joined @semafor on the Hill for a powerful convo on small biz growth in the digital age. Big thank you to @repkevinhern, @SenMarkey, @rhettbuttle, @KarenKerrigan, and Christine Kymn for sharing their insights!
#SmallBusiness #Policy
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To learn more about the impact of failing to reauthorize these programs, see @rhettbuttle 's recent op-ed in Forbes below on how SBIR and STTR strengthen small businesses and advances our ecosystem.
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🟡 Join @KarenKerrigan, Christine Krogue, @rhettbuttle, and more on September 10 in Washington, DC, for Empowering America's Small Business Growth to explore how small businesses are staying competitive, entering new markets, and navigating an increasingly complex economic landscape.
Request your invitation: events.semafor.com/shoppingf…
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Getting ready to share your business plan? Make sure you do it the right way.
In a recent @Forbes piece, @rhettbuttle shares three smart strategies to help you present your plan with confidence and impact.
📖 Read more: forbes.com/sites/rhettbuttle…
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@HaleyPavone, Founder & CEO of @PashionFootwear, is becoming a leading voice for #smallbusinesses.
In a Forbes interview with @rhettbuttle, she shares her journey as an #entrepreneur and talks about how trade policy directly impacts #businessowners.
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The economic outlook for small businesses deserves attention, and @HaleyPavone is bringing it.
Catch the full interview with @RhettButtle for @Forbes here: forbes.com/sites/rhettbuttle…
#NationalSmallBusinessWeek #SmallBusiness #FashionTech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Tariffs
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@markasher32 discusses the economy with @rhettbuttle from @SmallBizAF then Josh Garcia with @miraclemiledeli talks about 76 years in the valley, and our crosstalk with @Mastering_Money #news #stocks #economy #deli #food #sports #retire traffic.libsyn.com/bizbreakf…
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1 million accounts—and counting.
State-facilitated retirement programs are helping employees in small businesses plan for the future. In @RhettButtle’s latest for @Forbes, learn about successes in this area at the state level. forbes.com/sites/rhettbuttle…
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Honored to be featured in @Forbes by @RhettButtle! We discuss why skills training & career pathways are critical as jobs evolve. Over half of U.S. jobs require education beyond high school but not a 4-year degree, yet many workers lack access to training: tinyurl.com/4sva387y
