Ronald Reagan said many times that he was continually inspired by the flame that exists in the heart of Americans for entrepreneurship and a free market system.

Small businesses are the backbone of this country, providing more than two-thirds of the new jobs in the United States. Entrepreneurs and small businesses represent the momentum of American job growth and are vital to continued economic recovery.

This week we celebrate National Small Business Week in recognition of small business employers, employees and their accomplishments for America.