How Do You Empower Small Businesses to Grow? | ICIC:
Whether you’re running errands or going out for a leisurely night out, chances are you’ll frequent a local small business. These daily staples - think restaurants, coffee shops, clothing boutiques, convenience stores and dry cleaners – give your city its unique identity.
Beyond their rainbow of awnings and window displays, small businesses make crucial contributions to cities: they create millions of jobs, employ local residents, and take root in communities. Helping these businesses access capacity-building resources ultimately means more jobs for their communities.