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April 17, 2006 |
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9.1 million businesses,
employing 27.5 million people
Last week was proclaimed Small Business Week. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, 27.5 million people have jobs with the 9.1 million women-owned businesses in America.
"Small businesses are the engine of our economy."
Rep. Heather Wilson
That`s a fact:
A majority of all new jobs in America are created by small businesses, and our growing economy has created 5.3 million jobs since May 2003.
Virtually all new businesses start out as small businesses.
Again this year, Rep. Wilson was recognized with the "Spirit of Enterprise" award for her work to promote job creation in the U.S. and New Mexico.
More than 60 government agencies assist or regulate businesses in America. But there is a one-stop place to connect to all of them: Business.gov.
“Small businesses are the engine of our economy, and growth policies make a difference for them. Government doesn’t create wealth, but it can create an atmosphere for entrepreneurs and small businesses to create jobs. We should continue to encourage innovation, investment and expansion.”
Rep. Heather Wilson |
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