The importance of entrepreneurs and small businesses has been a central theme in discussions of the national recovery. On the local level, city leaders understand first-hand the importance of entrepreneurs and small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small businesses:
- Create new jobs and employ local residents;
- Play a pivotal role in creating a unique sense of place that enhances a community’s quality of life; and
- In a more footloose, global economy, homegrown businesses may have deeper roots than those gained through attraction strategies.
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