U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hosts Free Enterprise Event at Harding University
What happened
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a Free Enterprise Express Opportunity Tour event at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, on October 13, 2026. Thomas Wickham, Vice President of Government Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Dr. David Kee, a professor at Harding University, participated in the discussion. Attendees, including students and other leaders, discussed the role of free markets in creating jobs and economic opportunities.
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Why it matters
Speakers at the event emphasized the importance of free markets for American business and entrepreneurship. Thomas Wickham stated that government-directed economic policies can make it more difficult for businesses and workers to thrive, referencing pro-growth policies such as the 21st Century Housing Act and Working Families Tax Cuts.
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Who's involved
- Harding UniversityHost of the event and location of the discussion
- SearcyTown where Harding University operates
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The entities involved
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Harding University
private university in Searcy, Arkansas, United States