Governor shines light on small business
To the editor:
Hello, my fellow Floridians.
October, Small Business Month, is a perfect opportunity to shine a light on the role small business plays in our communities and our economy.
According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses represent nearly 99 percent of the employers in this country, and Florida is home to 1.9 million of her own. They account for nearly 60 percent of all new jobs created in the Sunshine State.
Florida’s economy, like that of the rest of our nation, is only as strong as the businesses and entrepreneurial spirit that fuel it. It is my hope that October’s focus will help make us more aware of the economic opportunities small businesses provide to Florida’s workforce, and their ongoing contribution to the Sunshine State’s marketplace.
I am grateful to Florida’s existing small business community and am confident that Florida’s talent and innovation will help build a brighter and better future for all of Florida.
Thank you, and God bless you.
Charlie Crist
Governor of Florida