Small Business Community"I believe a key part of that foundation is America’s small businesses – the places where most new jobs begin. These companies represent the essence of the American spirit – the promise that anyone can succeed in this country if you have a good idea and the determination to see it through. And every once in awhile, these ideas don’t just lead to a new business and new jobs, but a new American product that forever changes the world." -President Barack Obama, February 6, 2010 LATEST »Live at WhiteHouse.gov: The President's Jobs and Economic Growth ForumThis afternoon, President Obama will host a Jobs and Economic Growth Forum at the White House, with many of the discussions and events throughout the day streamed live online at WhiteHouse.gov. The forum is an opportunity for the President and the economic team to hear from some of the leading CEOs, small business owners, labor leaders, nonprofit heads and thinkers about ideas for continuing to grow the economy and put Americans back to work. October 24, 2009: Weekly Presidential AddressIn this week's address the President shares his commitment to helping small businesses. The President has called on Congress to increase the maximum size of small business loans, announced that more credit is being made available for small local and community banks that support small business and reform efforts with help small businesses with rising health care costs. Small business must be at the forefront of our economic recovery. Health Reform and Small BusinessesSmall businesses are a significant source of job growth in the United States. Small Businesses and Health Care ReformTheir latest is an all-out assault to scare small business owners. These attacks are outrageous and entirely untrue |
