Markey, Ernst Celebrate American Spirit of Entrepreneurship During National Small Business Week
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Press release dated May 6, 2025, from Washington, stating that U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led 81 of their colleagues in declaring the week National Small Business Week. It quotes Senator Markey on supporting local businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. It also quotes Senator Ernst saying small businesses make up more than 99% of all businesses in Iowa's economy. The release ends with a note to read the resolution.
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“Markey, Ernst Celebrate American Spirit of Entrepreneurship During National Small Business Week.”
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Title: Markey, Ernst Celebrate American Spirit of Entrepreneurship During National Small Business Week Date: 2025-05-06 Markey, Ernst Celebrate American Spirit of Entrepreneurship During National Small Business Week May 6, 2025 (Washington, May 6) - U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led 81 of their colleagues in declaring this week as “National Small Business Week” to recognize the innovators and job creators who power our economy. “This National Small Business Week, we celebrate the contributions of small businesses that create jobs, drive our local economies, and make up the fabric of our communities,” said Senator Markey. “By supporting local businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs, we make our communities and our country stronger. I’m committed to ensuring that our nation’s 34 million small businesses and the 722,500 small businesses in Massachusetts receive the tools and resources they need to compete and thrive.” “Small businesses are the lifeblood of Iowa’s economy, making up more than 99% of all businesses,” said Senator Ernst. “These shops mean so much more than the livelihoods they support and the jobs they create, they embody the American spirit and shape the culture of big cities and rural communities across America. These innovators drive our nation forward every day, I’m proud to recognize their tremendous contributions.” There are more than 34.7 million small businesses in America, accounting for more than 99.9% of all businesses and employing 45.9% of American workers, or about 59 million people. Click here to read the resolution. ### Permalink: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2025/5/markey-ernst-celebrate-american-spirit-of-entrepreneurship-during-national-small-business-week
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