Amata Commends Entrepreneurs for Small Business Week

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is commending entrepreneurship for Small Business Week, and thanking small businesses for their important role in the community.

"Small businesses are the heartbeat of our economy. You mean so much to our community. May your diligent planning lead to well-earned thriving for your small business! (Proverbs 21:5)

"Thank you to the small businesses all over our islands. We depend on you for what we need, just as you depend on your customers, and in that exchange of goods and services we uplift one another.

"Most of our businesses qualify as small businesses including our shopping, restaurants, and other services. Thank you for investing and building right here. Building a small business always involves risk and hard work, but that entrepreneurial vision can build something special over time.

"Finally, thank you to the many influencing or involved in our business community, including American Samoa Small Business Development Center, ASCC, the American Samoa Chamber of Commerce, and other local leadership efforts, clubs, groups or associations that support small business growth, and educators who teach the skills needed for employers.

"I support a helpful limited government role that encourages growth by keeping taxes down and regulations sensible, while putting the focus on improving the infrastructure priorities we need and share."

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