By: Sen. Cecil Staton
There is no hiding the fact that permanent job creation is the main catalyst for Georgia’s economic recovery. A clear focus is needed on improving the tools and resources that businesses across this state have to invest in new jobs and grow their companies. In our state over 97 percent of businesses are classified as small businesses (under 500 employees). Small firms make up half the state workforce and created 80 percent of new Georgia jobs from 1990-2003 (GA Dept. of Economic Development). These entrepreneurs and owners are vital to providing hard-working Georgians new opportunities and for the state to prosper and grow as a whole. Continue reading “A Commitment to Strengthening Small Business”