White House Briefing Targets Small-Biz Capital Access with Venture Exchange Proposal
Event summary
- Dream Exchange and the National Black Chamber of Commerce will brief White House officials on March 10, 2026, about the Main Street Growth Act, a legislative framework to create venture exchanges for small and midsize businesses.
- The number of publicly-traded companies in the U.S. has fallen by nearly half since 1996, limiting small-business access to capital.
- The Main Street Growth Act aims to expand access to the small-cap IPO market and strengthen transparency for small businesses.
- Dream Exchange plans to re-file its Form 1 application with the SEC to become a registered national securities exchange.
The big picture
The push to modernize capital markets for small and midsize businesses reflects a broader trend of financial exclusion, where traditional public markets have increasingly favored large corporations. The Main Street Growth Act, if enacted, could reshape small-business financing by creating specialized exchanges tailored to their capital needs. This aligns with the current administration’s focus on domestic industrial strength and economic competitiveness, while also addressing bipartisan concerns about capital access for diverse communities.
What we're watching
- Legislative Momentum
- Whether the Main Street Growth Act gains traction in a divided Congress, given its bipartisan support.
- Regulatory Approval
- The pace at which Dream Exchange secures SEC approval for its national securities exchange.
- Market Adoption
- How quickly small and midsize businesses adopt venture exchanges if the legislation passes.
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