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 | Entrepreneurship is a matter of necessity for some Latin American immigrants, who are starting U.S. businesses at a torrid pace. | 
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 | Despite the rise of women-led startups, overcoming sexist perceptions of would-be funders remains a challenge. | 
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 | Read President Joe Biden’s 2024 Small Business Week proclamation: “America is in the midst of a historic small business boom.” | 
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 | Also celebrating Small Business Week, the United States Census Bureau digs deep into how small businesses impact the economy. | 
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 | The Pew Research Center paints a picture of the state of small businesses in the U.S. — and public attitudes about them. | 
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 | The SBA reports a record-breaking 28.4% of federal contract dollars were awarded to small businesses in Fiscal Year 2023. | 
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 | The government estimates this one simple change, effective May 30, will help millions of would-be founders. | 


