Small Businesses Drive the Economy

Simply put, small businesses fuel the American economy. They are a vital component of our economic ecosystem as they employ almost half of our country’s workforce.

According the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Center, here are some statistics:

• 99.9% of the businesses in the U.S. are small businesses, that is 33.2 Million Small Businesses

• Small Businesses account for roughly 40% of the U.S.’s gross domestic output (GDP)

• In 2014, small businesses generated $5.9 trillion where as large businesses generate $7.7 trillion to the national GDP

• 1 in 5 small business owners are owned by racial minorities, with Hispanics making up a large portion of that number

• Maricopa County received 115,670 new business applications in 2022

Learn | Grow | Succeed

Join us and discover what resources are available for you and your company to to take your business to the next level. Learn how to make the most of your Chamber membership.

We encourage you to bring business cards and brochures to share and to network with other members.

Thursday, July 27 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

ASU Innovation Center

249 E. Chicago Street Chandler, AZ 85225

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