Rhett Buttle

Rhett Buttle

Rhett Buttle is an entrepreneur, advocate, and one of the most trusted leaders at the intersection of business and policy. He has held senior roles shaping policy and engagement for the White House Business Council, a governor’s office, and multiple presidential campaigns. He is the founder of Public Private Strategies (PPS), which brings together the public and private sectors to build coalitions and create strategic partnerships that drive policy and market outcomes. Rhett helped launch the Next Gen Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Innovation Summit, and Small Business for America’s Future. He leads the Small Business Roundtable, the largest coalition of small business leaders, and launched Entrepreneurship Exchange which brings business leaders from across the globe together to promote commerce and diplomacy. In addition, he serves as a Senior Fellow at The Aspen Institute, where he helps lead the economic programming for The Aspen Ideas Festival and is part of the founding team for its economic forum. Rhett is a contributor to Forbes, where he writes on the intersection of business and policy and is frequently featured in several leading outlets including CNN Fortune, Inc., Fast Company and others.

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Feb 23, 2026

Business Organizations React To SCOTUS Ruling On Tariffs

Business organizations across the political spectrum from conservative to progressive are in general agreement with the Supreme Court ruling on Friday on tariffs.

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Feb 5, 2026

Business Owner To Governor: Brian Kemp On Georgia’s Economic Future

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp leads the efforts to boost the business environment in his state. I recently spoke with him about his work since taking office.

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Jan 28, 2026

DOE Innovation Projects Could Enhance Main Street

The U.S. Department of Energy announced that it had selected 16 projects to develop technologies focused on making improvements across various U.S. industries.

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Jan 23, 2026

Five Ways To Fund A Small Business Without Using Personal Savings

If your business needs a large infusion of capital, there are a number of funding sources available to new and established businesses beyond your personal savings.

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Jan 20, 2026

Steps For Caregiving For A Loved One And Running A Business

When running a business, balancing caregiving and work responsibilities can be challenging. Here are five steps you can take for your customers and your loved one.