On this hazy summer evening in June, Administrator Natsios came out to welcome Alter Modus International (AMI), to the government and business community. Natsios went on to thank all of the panelists and participants in the program. He highlighted the crucial role that small businesses play in the growth of our nation’s economy with the creation of new jobs for Americans.  Natsios also discussed the importance of how small business are able to provide much need innovation and agility to overseas governments that the United States supports through its programs.