For the first time in six years, Washington has failed to keep the government open. The shutdown has already sent 750,000 federal workers home without pay, while “essential” workers remain on the job—also without a paycheck until lawmakers strike a deal. As of this writing, negotiations in Congress remain deadlocked, with no compromise in sight.

What does this mean for the states? It means uncertainty. It means risk. It means that critical programs funded with federal dollars are now in jeopardy, from healthcare to infrastructure, from education to workforce initiatives. Governors, legislators, and small business owners are left to wonder how long states can carry the load when Washington can’t—or won’t—act.

This is why the American Objective Project’s upcoming conference on America’s economic reset could not come at a more critical time. We are gathering leaders from across the country—governors, legislators, business owners, and policy innovators—to confront these challenges head-on and find real solutions.

At the heart of our answer is The Oklahoma Template, a breakthrough approach that uses advanced AI technology to uncover unused and idle funds hidden within state agencies.

In Oklahoma, this approach has already identified billions of dollars in unused money that can be redeployed to:

Sustain essential programs even in times of federal dysfunction.

Launch public-private partnerships that make states less dependent on Washington.

Reorganize government operations to deliver services more efficiently and at lower cost.

Strengthen small business opportunities by creating new markets where private enterprise can partner with states to deliver better results.

The Oklahoma Template is not theory. It’s not a “Washington-style” talking point. It is a proven framework for financial resilience … a way for states to take back control and secure their own futures, no matter the chaos in D.C.

But here’s the truth: It only works if both business owners and state policymakers engage.

Business owners are the backbone of America’s economy. The fact that they, their employees, and their customers have the most to lose in an economic pull-back means they are the most important partners local and state governments have in helping shape the reset that is happening now between the Federal government and the states. Business owners can and should demand states pursue the opportunities opened by the Oklahoma Template, and that they step into the arena where public need and private enterprise meet.

State lawmakers, policymakers and employees must embrace innovation, roll up their sleeves, and explore how the Oklahoma Template can be applied in your state. If a state as small as Oklahoma can identify and redeploy billions, then what is possible in your state?

This conference is not just another event—it is a moment of decision. In the shadow of a paralyzed federal government, states must rise. The American Objective Project is providing the blueprint. The only missing piece is your participation.

The conference will be held at the beautiful Amrit Beach Resort in Riviera Beach, Florida - just next to Palm Beach, October 14th through the 16th.

The conference and hotel rooms are free for the first 75 registrants, so register today at www.aop-conference.com.

Join us. Bring your voice, your expertise, and your urgency. Together, we can chart a path where states no longer live at the mercy of Washington gridlock but thrive through innovation, efficiency, and collaboration.