Fact checkPoliticsPublished May 17, 2026
The claim
“In Connecticut, small businesses are over 90% of all businesses and employ nearly half the state's workforce.”
Background in coverage of Connecticut's small business economy.
Our verdict
True
The SBA's 2025 profile says small firms are 99.4% of Connecticut businesses and employ 48.1% of workers.
What we found
The claim understates the share of businesses but is correct as stated; 'nearly half' matches 48%.
The evidence
- Supports the claim
Small firms are 99.4% of Connecticut businesses and employ 48.1% of workers. [1]
How we checked
We checked the claim against SBA Office of Advocacy. We reviewed 1 relevant source.
Sources
- [1]SBA Office of Advocacy · Connecticut 2025 small business profile
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