High-Growth Firms

Small businesses play a critical role in supporting economic growth and creating jobs. Over the past fifteen years, small firms have been responsible for creating two out of every three net new jobs in the U.S. economy. Importantly, a specific subset of these small businesses accounts for a disproportionate share of job growth and innovation. These “high-growth” firms have different needs, face different barriers, and require different policies than the traditional “Main Street” small business.

As the economy continues to recover and grow, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is committed to serving as the strongest possible voice for these high-growth small firms. Already, the SBA has convened experts from a variety of fields and backgrounds to discuss the characteristics of high-growth businesses, barriers these businesses face, and how the government can maximize their already-strong impact on innovation and job creation.