Everyone is saying small business is the engine of the economy, but we're not putting any gas in the tank.

Small business is the engine of the American economy and the Founding Father's award recognizes key individuals who had the inspiration and passion to bring the vision of a ubiquitous small business support network to reality, ... Representative Smith was instrumental in driving the necessary legislation giving birth to our organization and we will do our best to honor his legacy by serving America's small business.

Small business is the engine of the American economy and the Champion of Small Business Development and Founding Fathers awards recognize individuals and organizations making significant contributions to small business development, ... We congratulate our inaugural award recipients and we look forward to their continued contributions to small business development.

The survival rate of SBDC clients is dramatically higher than the average small business. We know we have enabled people to go into business and stay in business at a level far higher than the average small business.

The funds are a casualty of the economy. We've been through the worst bear market in 50 years, maybe 100 years, ... In these times, small innovative companies don't always make it. Large companies that stay away from innovation are usually the ports in the storm.

Napoleon was asked, "Who do you consider to be the greatest generals?" He responded saying, "The victors."