Forum For Business May, 2015 | Page 21

MAY 4 - 8, 2015 Celebrating America's Entrepreneurs EVERY YEAR SINCE 1963, THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES HAS ISSUED A PROCLAMATION ANNOUNCING NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK, WHICH RECOGNIZES THE CRITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF AMERICA’S ENTREPRENEURS & SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness. The important role that Small Businesses play in building and maintaining a thriving economy is expected to remain constant throughout the Twenty-first century. Our Nation’s economic health rests in the hands of Small Businessmen and Women with bold ideas and the perseverance to keep the Small Business community growing, prospering, and looking toward the future. F O R U M F O R B U S I N E S S | 21