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This article reflects on the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that killed 2,977 people, the subsequent establishment of Patriot Day for remembrance and service, and the unity that emerged afterward.

Agentic AI represents autonomous artificial intelligence systems that can observe, plan, and act independently to solve complex business problems, fundamentally transforming modern enterprises through sophisticated automated decision-making across multiple industries.

The U.S. economy is finally showing signs of slowing due to Trump's tariffs, immigration raids, and AI job displacement, though Big Tech's AI spending provides some economic support.

Inflation drives consumers toward private label groceries, increasingly threatening name brands. Private labels now compete on quality, not just price. Name brands must adapt pricing and consumer understanding to survive.

America's immigrant entrepreneurs have historically driven innovation and economic growth, founding major companies at twice the rate of native-born Americans. However, current restrictive immigration policies are now driving talent away.

Supply chains must evolve beyond basic resilience to become 'antifragile,' embracing uncertainty and leveraging advanced AI-powered systems to convert endless disruptions into powerful competitive advantages rather than merely surviving them.