The Campaign for Free Enterprise
“What undergirds our philosophy as a people are freedom, opportunity, and enterprise which when properly executed leads to jobs, jobs, and jobs.”
–Arthur Brooks, President, American Enterprise Institute
America’s economic stability remains uncertain as we enter the new year. The creation of jobs is vital to our nation’s solidity and growth. NCF is embarking on a partnership with the U.S. Chamber’s American Free Enterprise. Dream Big. campaign charged with spurring the creation of 20 million jobs over the next ten years. By engaging thought leaders, educational institutions, youth audiences, state and local elected officials, and the private sector, NCF is educating and initiating discussions concerning the core principles and importance of America’s free enterprise system. NCF’s Free Enterprise Campaign is focused around three initiatives: Think. Free Enterprise., State of Action., and Dream Big. Achieve Big., which seek to explore and create awareness around the economic and historical foundation of the American free enterprise system.
Think. Free Enterprise.
In partnership with the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), Think. Free Enterprise. seeks to research and develop awareness regarding free enterprise’s positive effect on the economy and job sustainability. NCF is bringing together key experts to help answer the pressing questions that face America: How is the U.S. going to create new jobs? ; Where are these jobs going to be? ; and How will a free enterprise- friendly environment foster job growth?
In addition to events, the partnership will produce several white papers that examine free enterprise and provide innovative recommendations on generating jobs in America. NCF and AEI will also conduct original research on three major topics affecting domestic growth: the debt effect, impact of regulatory policy, and measuring U.S. competiveness.
State of Action
The Governors and Mayors initiative is commissioned with reaching out to local and state officials throughout the country to focus on what needs to be done to stabilize the fluctuating job market. Through free enterprise, states and cities have the opportunity to revive local economies and create jobs using research and education. State of Action will examine the strengths and weaknesses of local and state governments’ efforts to promote a free enterprise-friendly environment.
Dream Big. Achieve.
Connecting with America’s youth is essential to the Free Enterprise. Dream Big. campaign. Working hand-in-hand with national youth outreach programs NCF will engage future industry leaders and a new generation of entrepreneurs by discussing the value of America’s free enterprise system. Through interactive educational sessions and competitions Dream Big. Achieve. seeks to create an environment where students can understand and explore the notion of entrepreneurship – the basic foundation of America’s success.
