"With the labor market on a better footing, monetary policy can focus on a timely return to price stability, especially after five and a half years of too high inflation," Boston Fed President Susan Collins said.
The lesson from Detroit and from CDFIs nationally is that the supply of capable entrepreneurs is not the constraint; the supply of patient, prepared capital is.
Some companies need better distribution. Others need stronger management, clearer accountability, improved sales execution or a more disciplined commercial strategy. In some cases, additional capital may accelerate growth. In others, it may simply allow existing weaknesses to continue for longer.
The Abbott administration has announced a halt to all permits being sought by data centers until an audit is completed to ensure the reliability of the state's energy grid.