WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) led 81 of their colleagues in declaring this week as “National Small Business Week” to recognize the innovators and job creators who underpin our economy across The Natural State and the nation.

“Small businesses power our economy and represent core American values like hard work, taking risks and the pursuit of success,” said Boozman. “I am pleased to join my colleagues in celebrating National Small Business week to applaud their local and regional investments that create jobs and sustain communities across Arkansas as well as nationwide. These entrepreneurs deserve our recognition and total support.”

“Main Street is roaring back under President Trump’s pro-growth policies that are ushering in a Golden Age,” said Ernst. “This week, we celebrate the small businesses that mean so much more than the livelihoods they support and the jobs they create. These shops embody the American spirit and shape the culture of big cities and rural communities across America. I’m proud to recognize these entrepreneurs’ tremendous contributions and will continue to fight to ensure that they have a champion in Washington.”

There are more than 34.7 million small businesses in America, accounting for more than 99.9 percent of all businesses and employing 45.9 percent of American workers, or about 59 million people.

Text of the resolution is available here.