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Funding for small businesses — a big source of jobs — at risk under Trump

Liz Perez, owner of GC Green, a general contracting and consulting firm that focuses on clean energy, at her home in Vista on Jan. 31, 2025. Perez and other small business owners and advocates say uncertainty around Trump's orders could lead businesses to reduce investment and hiring. Photo by Ariana Drehsler for CalMatters

California’s small businesses create the bulk of jobs in the state. Trump’s funding freeze, anti-DEI push and more could jeopardize that.

Continue reading Funding for small businesses — a big source of jobs — at risk under Trump

Published: February 18, 2025

Source: CalMatters

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