CB06-FFSE.03 March 27, 2006 |
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* Special Edition * | ||
Small Business Week 2006 | ||
(April 9-15) | ||
Small businesses are, in many ways, the backbone of our nation’s economy. During Small Business Week, this sector of business owners and workers is recognized. As President Bush stated this year in his Small Business Week proclamation, “The entrepreneurial spirit of America is robust and strong, and small businesses are thriving throughout our great nation. The opportunity to own a business is an important part of the American dream. During Small Business Week, we celebrate small business owners and employees who are willing to take risks and work hard in pursuit of a better life for themselves and their families.” Below is a collection of U.S. Census Bureau statistics pertaining to small businesses: Nonemployer Businesses 18.6 million 5.7% 1 million 11.4% Source for statements in this section: Nonemployer Industry Growth Four economic sectors accounted for almost 60 percent of nonemployer receipts in 2003 — real estate and rental and leasing ($176.0 billion, or 21.2 percent); construction ($126.4 billion, or 15.2 percent); professional, scientific and technical services ($102.9 billion, or 12.4 percent) and retail trade ($80.5 billion, or 9.7 percent). Source for statements in this section: Businesses With Employees 15.9 million 796,000 Source for the statements in this section: <http://www.census.gov/prod/2005pubs/03cbp/cbp03-1.pdf> “Special Editions” of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Facts for Features are issued to provide background information for less-known observances, anniversaries of historic events and other timely topics in the news. |
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Editor’s note: The preceding data were collected from a variety of sources and may be subject to sampling variability and other sources of error. Questions or comments should be directed to the Census Bureau’s Public Information Office: telephone: (301) 763-3030; fax: (301) 457-3670; or e-mail: <pio@census.gov>. |