GEW NTX Breaking Down Barriers to Business: Improving Permitting & Licensing in Fort Worth

You shouldn’t need a law degree to start the small business of your dreams. But too often, entrepreneurs struggle with local regulatory burdens, finding themselves trapped by high fees, long wait times, and complex paperwork. Jennifer McDonald from the Institute for Justice will present the findings of the report her organization performed on Fort Worth's licensing and permitting process, including practical and achievable recommendations on making it cheaper, faster, and simpler for entrepreneurs to start a business.