
NC is the No.1 Southeast State for Sustainability (Site Selection)
NC has increased production of renewables by nearly 52%, double the average of all 50 states
16 May 2025
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In every town across America, there's a corner store, a family-run diner, or a small tech startup tucked into a co-working space established by someone determined to pursue their passion, no matter how little support they had to start with.
Take the story of a mother and daughter duo who started with a folding table and buckets of blooms for sale from the local farmer’s market in Detroit. After years of hard work, they own a vibrant flower shop proving that when opportunity meets community investment, dreams can uplift communities.
Small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. firms and employ nearly half of the nation’s workforce. With 500 employees or fewer, small businesses have been a powerhouse of job creation. Between 1995 and 2023, they have generated 20.2 million net new jobs, nearly 7 million more than large businesses over the same period. In 2021 alone, these enterprises contributed over $16.2 trillion in revenue, underscoring their critical role in driving economic growth and stability across the country.