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

Funding for California’s small businesses and their jobs at risk under Trump

California’s small businesses — employers to more than half the state’s workforce — are staring down what some owners, experts and advocates say could be immense negative consequences from President Donald Trump’s slew of executive orders. Trump’s embattled federal funding freeze and anti-diversity push have seeded uncertainty about the economy, jobs and spending on infrastructure and innovation. The freeze, imposed on Jan. 27, affected hundreds…

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

In summary California’s small businesses create the bulk of jobs in the state. Trump’s funding freeze, anti-DEI push and more could jeopardize that. California’s small businesses — employers to more than half the state’s workforce — are staring down what some owners, experts and advocates say could be immense negative consequences from President Donald Trump’s […]

California's small businesses generate most of the jobs in the state. Trump's freezing of funds, the anti-DEI campaign, and other measures could jeopardize that creation.

Small Businesses Drive the Economy. Yet Their Funding Is at Risk Under Trump.

California’s small businesses — employers to more than half the state’s workforce — are staring down what some owners, experts, and advocates say could be immense negative consequences from President Donald Trump’s slew of executive orders. Levi Sumagaysay CalMatters Trump’s embattled federal funding freeze and anti-diversity push have seeded uncertainty about the economy, jobs and spending on infrastructure and innovation. The freeze, imposed …

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

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s small businesses — employers to more than half the state’s workforce — are staring down what some owners, experts and advocates say could be immense negative consequences from President Donald Trump’s slew of executive orders. Trump’s embattled federal funding freeze and anti-diversity push have seeded uncertainty about the economy, jobs and spending o…