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Business Latest: Minorities fuel job growth

Minority businesses make up almost 15% of the 28 million small businesses, and employ 5.9 million workers. What's driving the growth?
People seeking employment fill out applications at a job fair at the Matrix Center April 23, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan.
People seeking employment fill out applications at a job fair at the Matrix Center April 23, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan.

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