Thank You to All Our Small Business Customers

May is National Small Business Month! America's small business owners and their employees play a critical role in our nation's economy and in our local communities. Individually, they may be small, but together small businesses leave a huge imprint.

Small Businesses Make a Big Impact

•    There are more than 33 million small businesses in the United States.
•    More than 99% of all U.S. business are small businesses.
•    U.S. small businesses employ nearly than 62 million people.
•    46% of U.S. workers work for a small business.
•    More than 271,000 American small businesses export goods from the U.S.
•    Small businesses generate about 33% of America's total exports.

As these statistics show, small businesses loom large in the U.S. economy. They are the engine of America's economic growth.

Small businesses are also a part of your daily life and your local community. They manufacture many of the products we use every day, and they provide critical services and assistance. Small businesses build and remodel homes, and they're often your trusted source for vehicle and appliance repair. Looking for a few groceries or a quick carryout dinner? Your local mom and pop shop has what you need.

Thank you to all of our small business owners and their millions of hardworking employees! This month we honor you.