Across Quote by Karen Mills

“Our economy creates and loses jobs every quarter in the millions. But of the net new jobs, the jobs come from small businesses: both small businesses on Main Street and many of the net new jobs come from high growth, high impact businesses that are located all across the country.” quote by Karen Mills — Download Open image

“Our economy creates and loses jobs every quarter in the millions. But of the net new jobs, the jobs come from small businesses: both small businesses on Main Street and many of the net new jobs come from high growth, high impact businesses that are located all across the country.”

Karen Mills

About This Quote

Source Speech: Small Business and Economic Growth, 2014

Small businesses drive most net job creation, both locally and nationally, fueling high‑growth sectors.

In simple terms: Small firms are the main source of new jobs.

Key Takeaway

Support small business ecosystems.

Themes

economics entrepreneurship job creation regional development

Mood

optimistic pragmatic

Type

economic policy

When to use this quote

community planning
business financing
workforce training
economic forecasting

Key Concepts

market dynamics innovation policy impact

Questions to Reflect On

How can policy better nurture small business growth?
What challenges do small firms face in scaling?

A Different Perspective

Overreliance on small firms may ignore larger systemic issues.

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