02/27/2013
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"Entrepreneurs launch new ventures for a range of reasons--a change in career, to bring a new idea to market, to support their families, supplement their income, or simply to pursue a lifelong dream."
"I have heard from business owners in Queens and business organizations that there is insufficient outreach from the Federal Government."
"Here in New York, we have a particularly vibrant culture of entrepreneurship."
"While access to affordable capital is a perennial challenge for all small businesses, for underserved communities, this obstacle can be particularly daunting."