Minority Entrepreneurs
The number of businesses in minority communities continues to grow, adding to America’s competitive advantage and unleashing economic potential. According to the 2022 Annual Business Survey (ABS), which covers reference year 2021, there were approximately 5.9 million employer firms in total, of which, 1.2 million (21%) were minority-owned. The Committee is working to increase opportunities to help minority entrepreneurs start and grow their small businesses including through increasing access to capital, opening up more contracting opportunities, and providing entrepreneurial services in more communities.
Issue Related Press Releases
September 2010
| Date | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/10 | Landrieu, Boxer, Cantwell, Merkley Join Gene Sperling and Small Business Owners to Discuss Widespread Support for Small Business Jobs Bill |
July 2010
| Date | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/10 | Reid, Landrieu, Warner Join SBA Administrator and Small Business Advocate to Highlight Democrats' Small Business Agenda |
June 2010
| Date | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/10 | Landrieu, Baucus Unveil Bill to Create Jobs and Help Small Businesses Grow |
