The President of the United States has issued a proclamation annually for more than 50 years announcing this…. Next week, May 3 rd through May 9 th , we will celebrate National Small Business Week which recognizes the critical contributions of small business owners and entrepreneurs. According to the Small Business Administration, more than 50% of Americans either work for or own a small business. And small businesses and start-ups create nearly two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each