businesses last year. 20% more than any other year on record. as i see it, everything across the country is as i go across the country, our economy has gone from being on the mend to on the move. but for every worker i met who has gained a little breathing room to seek out a better paying job, for every entrepreneur who gained the confidence to pursue their small business dreams, i know the families across america are hurting because of inflation. i understand what it feels like. i come from a family where when the price of gas or food went up, we felt it. it was a discussion at the kitchen table. i want every american to know that i m taking inflation very seriously. it s my top domestic priority. i m here today to talk about solutions. there s going to be more we re going to have to talk about as
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capital, and now in the city of angels. crumbs and whiskers offers sips and nibbles surrounded by meow misfits, nosey parkers and masters at the art of sleeping. but two years ago, 26-year-old founder conscious was met with plenty of crazy cat lady stares when she shared her small business dreams. even my most supportive friends, they would be like, uh-huh, that sounds really cool. nobody got it. we need a place for creamers and milk to go, which i was thinking should be up there. undeterred, she knew that having a traditional business that could also offer rescued cats a cage-free and happy life was definitely her calling. along with the help of her brother, the pair forged ahead with the novel concept, but soon stumbled upon some major roadblocks. it was a lot of figuring out health codes, zoning codes,
capital, and now in the city of angels. crumbs and whiskers offers sips and nibbles surrounded by meow misfits and masters at the art of sleeping. but two years ago, 26-year-old founder conscious was met with plenty of crazy cat lady stares when she shared her small business dreams. even my most supportive friends, they would be like, uh-huh, that sounds really cool. nobody got it. we need a place for creamers and milk to go, which i was thinking should be up there. undeterred, she knew that having a traditional business that could also offer rescued cats a cage-free and happy life was definitely her calling. along with the help of her brother, the pair forged ahead with the novel concept, but soon stumbled upon some major roadblocks. it was a lot of figuring out health codes, zoning codes,
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