In his first visit with Jim, Dr. Saade explains how research is finding a direct connection between growth in entrepreneurship and economic development. He also identifies an emerging practice of entrepreneurs and inventors partnering with universities to take their ideas and products to market.

Administrator Barreto talks with Jim about the upcoming business matchmaking events in Nashville, Tennessee and Washington, D.C. as well as the 2005 Expo in Washington during Small Business Week. They also discuss the issues relating to social security reform.

Giovanni joins Jim to discuss his recent testimony before the congressional small business committees about the leading concerns of small business owners including healthcare, taxes, frivolous lawsuits, and regulations.

Tom joins Jim on the 3rd anniversary of his first visit to talk about recent research conducted to determine the impact of marginal impact rates on entrepreneurship. The research found that when marginal rates were lowed as little as 1% then entrepreneurship among single and married Americans increased. They continue their discussion by talking about the advantages of privatizing social security.

Administrator Barreto joins Jim to report that the SBA will have a record 22 billion dollars available for loan guarantees for small businesses in 2005. He also discusses with Jim the progress being made in tort reform and how that progress is good for small business. They continue their discussion by talking about the business match making events that are conducted around the country to help small businesses compete for contracts with government agencies and government contractors.

June joins Jim from Iraq to give a post-election update. Maria, an Iraqi, also talks to Jim to share how the Iraqi people feel about voting and the new form of government. June and Jim also talk about the next step for the new government and citizens.

June joins Jim the day before the Iraqi elections to give a report on the state of security and rebuilding there.

Giovanni joins Jim to talk about how the presidential election has changed/enhanced the landscape for small business initiatives.

Jim and Hector discuss the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 and the SBA's Minority Development Enterprise Week.

Jim talks with guest about how the U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports candidates who support small business.