Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the economic well-being of America. This year, President Obama’s proclamation of that week as May 16-21 was issued before the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 48th annual observance of National Small Business Week in Washington, D.C. The President’s proclamation states:
“Our country started as an idea, and it took hard-working, dedicated, and visionary patriots to make it a reality. A successful business starts much the same way—ideas realized by entrepreneurs who dream of a better world and work until they see it through. From the family businesses that anchor Main Street to the high-tech startups that keep America on the cutting edge, small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the cornerstones of America’s promise…”
The full proclamation can be found here.
Small businesses are major contributors to the strength of the American economy. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business. They also create 60-80 percent of new jobs in the country. Small businesses drive innovation, create 21st century jobs and increase U.S. competitiveness.
For information on starting your own business, join us for our Small Business Orientation program on June 7th, or How to Start a Business on June 8th here at the Library.