As America celebrates 249 years of independence, MatchAwards, the AI-powered platform connecting small businesses to government contracts and grants, reaffirms its commitment to economic freedom and equal opportunity – core principles that built our nation.

Founded by veterans who understand the true meaning of service, MatchAwards recognizes that economic independence remains as vital today as political independence was in 1776. The platform’s mission to democratize access to government opportunities directly supports the founding vision of a nation where success is determined by merit, not connections.

“Independence Day reminds us that America was built on the principle that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to pursue prosperity,” said Clarence E. Briggs, CEO of MatchAwards. “Just as our founders fought against systems that favored the privileged few, we’re using AI and technology to level the playing field for the 34.8 million small businesses that represent the backbone of American entrepreneurship.”

Today’s small businesses face challenges that echo the revolutionary era: powerful entities controlling access to opportunities, complex bureaucratic systems that favor insiders, and barriers that prevent merit-based competition. The federal mandate requiring 23% of contracts go to small businesses exists precisely because systemic inequities persist in government procurement.

MatchAwards addresses these challenges through technology that embodies American values:

As a veteran-owned company operating since 1995, Advanced Internet Technologies (AIT) built MatchAwards with the same principles that guide military service: duty, honor, and commitment to something greater than individual gain.

“Our military taught us that true strength comes from empowering others to succeed,” said Mike Noble, COO of MatchAwards. “That’s exactly what MatchAwards does – we give every small business the tools to compete and thrive in the marketplace that their tax dollars help fund.”

The platform’s 70,000+ registered users represent the diversity and entrepreneurial spirit that define America. From Main Street retailers to innovative tech startups, MatchAwards users embody the same pioneering spirit that drove the founders to declare independence and build a nation on the principle that merit, not birthright, determines success.

The upcoming launch of the MAPU token further advances this mission by creating a productivity-based cryptocurrency that correlates value with real economic activity – ensuring that those who contribute to America’s economic growth benefit from that success.

This July 4th, MatchAwards issues its own declaration: that in the digital age, economic independence requires technological tools that serve all Americans, not just the privileged few. The platform stands as proof that American ingenuity can solve American problems – creating transparency where corruption once thrived, opportunity where barriers once stood, and prosperity where only struggle existed.

“Every small business that succeeds through MatchAwards is living proof that the American Dream endures,” Briggs added. “That’s the most patriotic outcome we could ask for.”

Users can visit MatchAwards.com to join the platform that’s making economic independence accessible to all American businesses.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all businesses are created equal, that they are endowed with certain unalienable rights, that among these are access to opportunities, the pursuit of prosperity, and the freedom to compete on merit.” – MatchAwards Independence Day Declaration, 2025.

Founded by veterans and powered by three decades of technological expertise, MatchAwards democratizes access to government contracts, grants, and business opportunities through AI-powered matching technology. The platform serves over 70,000 users nationwide, embodying the American principles of equal opportunity, innovation, and merit-based success.

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