According to Javier Palomarez of the Puerto Rico Daily Sun, a good place to start boosting the economy is through small business and expanding the availability of affordable Internet service, especially wireless service. This is especially important for America’s small business community, particularly for Hispanic entrepreneurs. Information released this year by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that not only is the U.S. Hispanic population surging, but that it is also rapidly expanding beyond “traditional” Latino areas.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of local economies. Run by hard-working entrepreneurs, small businesses provide jobs, inject revenue into local communities and drive competition. In fact, according to the Small Business Administration, small businesses have created 64 percent of net new jobs over the past 15 years. We must focus on cultivating existing small businesses and encourage growth, rather than just putting stock in large corporations.

Read more of Javier’s article at Puerto Rico Daily Sun.

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