Bill > SRes165

This Resolution officially supports the designation of April 30 through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week," a tradition that has been recognized by Presidents for over a century to highlight the importance of small businesses in the United States. It celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners and acknowledges their crucial role as the backbone of the economy, noting that small businesses comprise nearly all employers, create a significant portion of new jobs, and contribute substantially to private sector output and exports. The Resolution also emphasizes the need for an environment that fosters sustained entrepreneurial success and advocates for increased public awareness of the value and opportunities that small businesses provide to local communities.