The 250th anniversary of America is a celebration of our country’s principles and the countless Americans who’ve put those principles into practice.

One group of Americans that embodies the promise of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” is our nation’s small business owners. They come from all walks of life — from all races, religions, and creeds, united by the entrepreneurial spirit, the drive to create and build. Their efforts, and those of the small and independent business owners who came before, make America the economic envy of the world.