I think the economy is growing at a very nice pace. We are seeing strong demand in our hotel business.

This was the decisive move that business wanted to give our economy a much-needed shot in the arm.

Small business is the engine of the American economy and the Founding Father's award recognizes key individuals who had the inspiration and passion to bring the vision of a ubiquitous small business support network to reality, ... Representative Smith was instrumental in driving the necessary legislation giving birth to our organization and we will do our best to honor his legacy by serving America's small business.

They like to see the business coming because it's very good for the economy.

My father was a guy who, because of the businesses he was in - the hotel business, the hospitality business - he didn't differentiate between the waiter serving you dinner, from the maitre d from the guy who owns a restaurant. Everybody was the same to him. He didn't look at who you were. He didn't look at your wallet.

It is a drop in the bucket considering the economy in Idaho. But to business managers, it's not a drop in the bucket.