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O’Connor: OKC small business resiliency made stronger with input
Cathy O’Connor
Small businesses are a key contributor to successful economic development. In Oklahoma, more than 50% of the private workforce is employed by small businesses and approximately 2 out of 3 people in the Oklahoma City metro are employed by an establishment or business with fewer than 100 employees. Oklahoma City leaders are seeking input from small businesses and entrepreneurs to help identify support, resources or incentives needed by business owners to start, grow or stabilize their business.
Small business owners and those who wish to start a business in Oklahoma City are asked to take a resiliency survey to share how COVID-19 impacted their business and what resources business owners need. The survey will be open until June 30. Business owners are also encouraged to attend a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday, June 30, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Employers with 500 or fewer employees are encouraged to p