November 29, 2025

Executive Summary

An opinion piece in Governing Magazine argues that states should create dedicated offices of entrepreneurship to cut red tape and support small business formation. New and young companies drive nearly all net job growth, and a 1 percent increase in the entrepreneurship rate can reduce poverty by 2 percent. States like Nevada, Missouri and Colorado have already established such offices to streamline licensing, track data and expand access to government contracts.

Full Article

Launching a business isn’t just a personal dream—it’s an engine for economic growth. Governing Magazine notes that states across the U.S. are quietly creating offices of entrepreneurship to coordinate pro‑business policies and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Why? Because research shows that new and young firms create virtually all net job growth. A separate study cited in the article finds that for every 1 percent increase in the entrepreneurship rate, the poverty rate drops by 2 percent.

These offices aren’t mere symbolism. They typically listen to entrepreneurs, work to cut red tape, track data on business formation and expand access to government contracts. Nevada led the way in 2023 by creating the first Right‑to‑Start office, followed by Missouri in 2024. Colorado, Kansas, Michigan and New Mexico have since followed suit. Indiana’s incoming governor plans to add an Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation within the Department of Commerce.

For founders, these developments mean there’s a growing support network at the state level. Entrepreneurs should engage with these offices to access licensing help, government procurement opportunities and mentorship. The article also highlights that 94 percent of American voters believe it’s important to have a fair chance to start and grow a business,  proof that pro‑entrepreneurship policies enjoy rare bipartisan support. If your state doesn’t yet have such an office, now is the time to advocate for one.

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