As a big NASCAR fan, I have to admit that I was very excited to finally see Jeff Gordon cross the finish line as the winner of the 2011 Phoenix race last month. From the “start up your engine” command to the waving of the checkered flag, Jeff experienced many of the same high and lows that entrepreneurs and small business owners encounter – overcoming obstacles outside of their control, taking calculated risks under the pressure of making split-second decisions, and a tireless pursuit for perfection amongst relentless competition week in and week out.
In that same vein, the White House launched the Startup America Partnership in January which seeks to promote entrepreneurship and innovation among high-growth startup companies. The Startup America Partnership is positioned to promote the importance of private sector input and resources as critical components for job creation.
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