Helping small businesses create jobs

Since 1963, our nation has recognized the importance of small businesses to the economic success of America during National Small Business Week.

As a former small business owner, I understand the many challenges employers face. From the family farm to the local manufacturer and retail stores, our small businesses are critical to creating jobs and growing our nation’s economy.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, small businesses make up 97 percent of all employers in the United States. In fact, small business owners have created 67 percent of net new American jobs over the past 17 years – maki...