The $1 trillion deal: What’s in it for you?

INC. THIS MORNING The $1 trillion deal: What’s in it for you? Good morning, This week, the Senate approved a sweeping new infrastructure bill that stands to inject around $1 trillion over five years into America's sagging roads, waterways, and bridges. It’s bound to give small businesses a boost.  The bill, called the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, calls for $550 billion in new spending above and beyond existing authorized funding. Small businesses across sectors will be able to bid on projects from airport repair and maintenance to broadband infrastructure and electric vehicle chargers. For certain programs, at least 10 percent of the money must be spent through small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, which includes women-owned businesses. Read our story to learn what’s in the bill and how your business could benefit. JOIN US: So much of our personal data is bought and sold behind our backs, and almost none of that activity would strike most consumers as ethical. Three years ago, serial entrepreneur and investor Angela Benton launched data-science firm Streamlytics to bring transparency to the sale of personal data. Benton initially bootstrapped the Los Angeles-based company before raising seed and angel funding, including money from actor, writer, and producer Issa Rae. Join us for our next Real Talk discussion, featuring an hour-long conversation with Benton.  Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 12 p.m. ET Reserve your free spot. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: Hate public speaking? This simple three-part strategy will help you turn anxiety into confidence. --Inc. The U.S. Postal Service plans to add surcharges on most packages shipped during the holiday season. --The Wall Street Journal To hire the best talent without going broke, be ready to make these tradeoffs. --Inc. A new survey shows that 44 percent of Americans would consider quitting their jobs if their employers made vaccinations mandatory--and 38 percent would quit if they didn’t. --Quartz Staying present can help you handle any stressful situation, according to social psychologist Amy Cuddy. Here’s how. --Inc. ONE MORE THING: Got a brilliant business idea, but can’t decide what to call it? Here’s what every first-time founder should know about naming a company. --Inc. --Sophie Downes Assistant editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at sdownes@inc.com, and on Twitter. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy