The Impact of Microenterprise on New Hampshire

In New Hampshire:

• Microenterprise employment represents 18.5% of all private (non-farm) employment. New Hampshire ranks the 9th highest in the United States. (US Census)

• There are a total of 109,180 microenterprises in New Hampshire employing over 144,000 individuals. (US Census)

• 60% of all new jobs in New Hampshire in 2001 were created by microbusinesses (NH Employment Security)

60% of all profits from local businesses are circulated and retained in the community while only 20% from chain stores and 6% from discount stores stay in the community (National Main Street Center)