For over 80 years, the U.S. government has made it a priority to ensure that America’s small businesses receive a fair proportion of federal contracts.
For many small businesses, federal contracts represent a sizable portion of their overall revenue. Navigating federal contracting rules can be complicated but once done, a federal contract can be a reliable source of revenue.
Until there is a government shutdown.
Their work can immediately come to a halt if funded with lapsed discretionary appropriations. While historically even furloughed federal employees have received back pay when the government reopens, that is not the case for federal contractors providing services to government. This means the longer the government remains shut down, the deeper the hit will be on small business contractors.
Last year, there were at least 65,500 small business contractors located in all 50 states who received over $155 billion in payment for goods and services provided to the federal government. We analyzed data from Bloomberg Government to better understand the scale and scope of the shutdown, which began October 1, on small business contractors.
Our finding? Those 65,500 small business contractors in the United States have nearly $3 billion a week at risk, with $12 billion just in the month of October alone.
Shutdown: Government Contractors by State
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Alabama
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1,037
The number of small business contractors in Alabama
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$103.96 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Alabama businesses at risk
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$450.49 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Alabama small businesses
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The effect:
There are 1,037 small businesses in Alabama that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $104 million in payments to Alabama businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $450 million at risk for Alabama small business contractors.
Alaska
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998
The number of small business contractors in Alaska
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$118.32 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Alaska businesses at risk
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$512.72 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Alaska small businesses
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The effect:
There are 998 small businesses in Alaska that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $118 million in payments to Alaska businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $513 million at risk for Alaska small business contractors.
Arizona
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1,428
The number of small business contractors in Arizona
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$31.70 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Arizona businesses at risk
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$137.36 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Arizona small businesses
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The effect:
There are 1,428 small businesses in Arizona that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $32 million in payments to Arizona businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $137 million at risk for Arizona small business contractors.
Arkansas
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454
The number of small business contractors in Arkansas
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$4.25 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Arkansas businesses at risk
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$18.41 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Arkansas small businesses
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The effect:
There are 454 small businesses in Arkansas that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $4 million in payments to Arkansas businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $18 million at risk for Arkansas small business contractors.
California
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7,166
The number of small business contractors in California
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$225.83 Million
The weekly amount of payments to California businesses at risk
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$978.61 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by California small businesses
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The effect:
There are 7,166 small businesses in California that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $226 million in payments to California businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $979 million at risk for California small business contractors.
Colorado
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1,773
The number of small business contractors in Colorado
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$75.09 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Colorado businesses at risk
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$325.40 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Colorado small businesses
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The effect:
There are 1,773 small businesses in Colorado that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $75 million in payments to Colorado businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $325 million at risk for Colorado small business contractors.
Connecticut
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638
The number of small business contractors in Connecticut
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$13.60 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Connecticut businesses at risk
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$58.95 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Connecticut small businesses
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The effect:
There are 638 small businesses in Connecticut that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $14 million in payments to Connecticut businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $59 million at risk for Connecticut small business contractors.
Delaware
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197
The number of small business contractors in Delaware
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$4.80 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Delaware businesses at risk
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$20.79 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Delaware small businesses
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The effect:
There are 197 small businesses in Delaware that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $5 million in payments to Delaware businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $21 million at risk for Delaware small business contractors.
District of Columbia
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882
The number of small business contractors in District of Columbia
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$55.48 Million
The weekly amount of payments to District of Columbia businesses at risk
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$240.41 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by District of Columbia small businesses
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The effect:
There are 882 small businesses in District of Columbia that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $55 million in payments to District of Columbia businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $240 million at risk for District of Columbia small business contractors.
Florida
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3,769
The number of small business contractors in Florida
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$146.48 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Florida businesses at risk
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$634.76 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Florida small businesses
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The effect:
There are 3,769 small businesses in Florida that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $146 million in payments to Florida businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $635 million at risk for Florida small business contractors.
Georgia
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1,868
The number of small business contractors in Georgia
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$51.37 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Georgia businesses at risk
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$222.62 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Georgia small businesses
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The effect:
There are 1,868 small businesses in Georgia that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $51 million in payments to Georgia businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $223 million at risk for Georgia small business contractors.
Hawaii
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566
The number of small business contractors in Hawaii
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$28.37 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Hawaii businesses at risk
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$122.94 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Hawaii small businesses
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The effect:
There are 566 small businesses in Hawaii that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $28 million in payments to Hawaii businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $123 million at risk for Hawaii small business contractors.
Idaho
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777
The number of small business contractors in Idaho
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$15.77 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Idaho businesses at risk
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$68.33 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Idaho small businesses
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The effect:
There are 777 small businesses in Idaho that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $16 million in payments to Idaho businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $68 million at risk for Idaho small business contractors.
Illinois
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1,536
The number of small business contractors in Illinois
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$70.36 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Illinois businesses at risk
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$304.90 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Illinois small businesses
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The effect:
There are 1,536 small businesses in Illinois that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $70 million in payments to Illinois businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $305 million at risk for Illinois small business contractors.
Indiana
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715
The number of small business contractors in Indiana
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$22.03 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Indiana businesses at risk
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$95.46 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Indiana small businesses
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The effect:
There are 715 small businesses in Indiana that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $22 million in payments to Indiana businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $95 million at risk for Indiana small business contractors.
Iowa
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350
The number of small business contractors in Iowa
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$6.88 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Iowa businesses at risk
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$29.79 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Iowa small businesses
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The effect:
There are 350 small businesses in Iowa that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $7 million in payments to Iowa businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $30 million at risk for Iowa small business contractors.
Kansas
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524
The number of small business contractors in Kansas
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$10.22 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Kansas businesses at risk
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$44.28 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Kansas small businesses
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The effect:
There are 524 small businesses in Kansas that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $10 million in payments to Kansas businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $44 million at risk for Kansas small business contractors.
Kentucky
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463
The number of small business contractors in Kentucky
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$20.75 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Kentucky businesses at risk
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$89.93 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Kentucky small businesses
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The effect:
There are 463 small businesses in Kentucky that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $21 million in payments to Kentucky businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $90 million at risk for Kentucky small business contractors.
Louisiana
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808
The number of small business contractors in Louisiana
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$27.74 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Louisiana businesses at risk
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$120.21 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Louisiana small businesses
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The effect:
There are 808 small businesses in Louisiana that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $28 million in payments to Louisiana businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $120 million at risk for Louisiana small business contractors.
Maine
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225
The number of small business contractors in Maine
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$4.91 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Maine businesses at risk
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$21.28 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Maine small businesses
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The effect:
There are 225 small businesses in Maine that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $5 million in payments to Maine businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $21 million at risk for Maine small business contractors.
Maryland
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3,748
The number of small business contractors in Maryland
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$268.27 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Maryland businesses at risk
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$1,162.49 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Maryland small businesses
-
The effect:
There are 3,748 small businesses in Maryland that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $268 million in payments to Maryland businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $1 billion at risk for Maryland small business contractors.
Massachusetts
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1,657
The number of small business contractors in Massachusetts
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$78.30 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Massachusetts businesses at risk
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$339.29 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Massachusetts small businesses
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The effect:
There are 1,657 small businesses in Massachusetts that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $78 million in payments to Massachusetts businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $339 million at risk for Massachusetts small business contractors.
Michigan
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1,226
The number of small business contractors in Michigan
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$30.09 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Michigan businesses at risk
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$130.39 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Michigan small businesses
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The effect:
There are 1,226 small businesses in Michigan that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $30 million in payments to Michigan businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $130 million at risk for Michigan small business contractors.
Minnesota
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832
The number of small business contractors in Minnesota
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$12.06 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Minnesota businesses at risk
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$52.27 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Minnesota small businesses
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The effect:
There are 832 small businesses in Minnesota that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $12 million in payments to Minnesota businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $52 million at risk for Minnesota small business contractors.
Mississippi
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448
The number of small business contractors in Mississippi
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$10.03 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Mississippi businesses at risk
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$43.46 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Mississippi small businesses
-
The effect:
There are 448 small businesses in Mississippi that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $10 million in payments to Mississippi businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $43 million at risk for Mississippi small business contractors.
Missouri
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938
The number of small business contractors in Missouri
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$25.64 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Missouri businesses at risk
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$111.10 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Missouri small businesses
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The effect:
There are 938 small businesses in Missouri that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $26 million in payments to Missouri businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $111 million at risk for Missouri small business contractors.
Montana
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860
The number of small business contractors in Montana
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$14.11 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Montana businesses at risk
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$61.14 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Montana small businesses
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The effect:
There are 860 small businesses in Montana that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $14 million in payments to Montana businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $61 million at risk for Montana small business contractors.
Nebraska
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324
The number of small business contractors in Nebraska
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$13.82 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Nebraska businesses at risk
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$59.87 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Nebraska small businesses
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The effect:
There are 324 small businesses in Nebraska that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $14 million in payments to Nebraska businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $60 million at risk for Nebraska small business contractors.
Nevada
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548
The number of small business contractors in Nevada
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$15.19 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Nevada businesses at risk
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$65.82 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Nevada small businesses
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The effect:
There are 548 small businesses in Nevada that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $15 million in payments to Nevada businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $66 million at risk for Nevada small business contractors.
New Hampshire
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375
The number of small business contractors in New Hampshire
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$13.33 Million
The weekly amount of payments to New Hampshire businesses at risk
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$57.74 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by New Hampshire small businesses
-
The effect:
There are 375 small businesses in New Hampshire that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $13 million in payments to New Hampshire businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $58 million at risk for New Hampshire small business contractors.
New Jersey
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1,409
The number of small business contractors in New Jersey
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$55.33 Million
The weekly amount of payments to New Jersey businesses at risk
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$239.78 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by New Jersey small businesses
-
The effect:
There are 1,409 small businesses in New Jersey that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $55 million in payments to New Jersey businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $240 million at risk for New Jersey small business contractors.
New Mexico
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712
The number of small business contractors in New Mexico
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$20.91 Million
The weekly amount of payments to New Mexico businesses at risk
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$90.61 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by New Mexico small businesses
-
The effect:
There are 712 small businesses in New Mexico that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $21 million in payments to New Mexico businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $91 million at risk for New Mexico small business contractors.
New York
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2,487
The number of small business contractors in New York
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$63.76 Million
The weekly amount of payments to New York businesses at risk
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$276.30 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by New York small businesses
-
The effect:
There are 2,487 small businesses in New York that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $64 million in payments to New York businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $276 million at risk for New York small business contractors.
North Carolina
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1,563
The number of small business contractors in North Carolina
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$36.18 Million
The weekly amount of payments to North Carolina businesses at risk
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$156.80 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by North Carolina small businesses
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The effect:
There are 1,563 small businesses in North Carolina that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $36 million in payments to North Carolina businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $157 million at risk for North Carolina small business contractors.
North Dakota
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230
The number of small business contractors in North Dakota
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$5.74 Million
The weekly amount of payments to North Dakota businesses at risk
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$24.86 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by North Dakota small businesses
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The effect:
There are 230 small businesses in North Dakota that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $6 million in payments to North Dakota businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $25 million at risk for North Dakota small business contractors.
Ohio
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1,633
The number of small business contractors in Ohio
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$59.24 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Ohio businesses at risk
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$256.70 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Ohio small businesses
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The effect:
There are 1,633 small businesses in Ohio that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $59 million in payments to Ohio businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $257 million at risk for Ohio small business contractors.
Oklahoma
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916
The number of small business contractors in Oklahoma
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$53.19 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Oklahoma businesses at risk
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$230.49 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Oklahoma small businesses
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The effect:
There are 916 small businesses in Oklahoma that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $53 million in payments to Oklahoma businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $230 million at risk for Oklahoma small business contractors.
Oregon
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1,636
The number of small business contractors in Oregon
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$32.40 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Oregon businesses at risk
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$140.38 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Oregon small businesses
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The effect:
There are 1,636 small businesses in Oregon that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $32 million in payments to Oregon businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $140 million at risk for Oregon small business contractors.
Pennsylvania
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2,154
The number of small business contractors in Pennsylvania
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$42.48 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Pennsylvania businesses at risk
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$184.07 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Pennsylvania small businesses
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The effect:
There are 2,154 small businesses in Pennsylvania that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $42 million in payments to Pennsylvania businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $184 million at risk for Pennsylvania small business contractors.
Rhode Island
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202
The number of small business contractors in Rhode Island
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$4.74 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Rhode Island businesses at risk
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$20.53 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Rhode Island small businesses
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The effect:
There are 202 small businesses in Rhode Island that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $5 million in payments to Rhode Island businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $21 million at risk for Rhode Island small business contractors.
South Carolina
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684
The number of small business contractors in South Carolina
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$23.40 Million
The weekly amount of payments to South Carolina businesses at risk
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$101.40 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by South Carolina small businesses
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The effect:
There are 684 small businesses in South Carolina that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $23 million in payments to South Carolina businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $101 million at risk for South Carolina small business contractors.
South Dakota
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348
The number of small business contractors in South Dakota
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$9.49 Million
The weekly amount of payments to South Dakota businesses at risk
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$41.14 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by South Dakota small businesses
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The effect:
There are 348 small businesses in South Dakota that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $9 million in payments to South Dakota businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $41 million at risk for South Dakota small business contractors.
Tennessee
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815
The number of small business contractors in Tennessee
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$29.25 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Tennessee businesses at risk
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$126.73 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Tennessee small businesses
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The effect:
There are 815 small businesses in Tennessee that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $29 million in payments to Tennessee businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $127 million at risk for Tennessee small business contractors.
Texas
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3,972
The number of small business contractors in Texas
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$148.03 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Texas businesses at risk
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$641.46 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Texas small businesses
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The effect:
There are 3,972 small businesses in Texas that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $148 million in payments to Texas businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $641 million at risk for Texas small business contractors.
Utah
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745
The number of small business contractors in Utah
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$22.93 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Utah businesses at risk
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$99.36 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Utah small businesses
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The effect:
There are 745 small businesses in Utah that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $23 million in payments to Utah businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $99 million at risk for Utah small business contractors.
Vermont
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157
The number of small business contractors in Vermont
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$1.77 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Vermont businesses at risk
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$7.68 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Vermont small businesses
-
The effect:
There are 157 small businesses in Vermont that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $2 million in payments to Vermont businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $8 million at risk for Vermont small business contractors.
Virginia
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5,619
The number of small business contractors in Virginia
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$756.81 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Virginia businesses at risk
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$3,279.50 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Virginia small businesses
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The effect:
There are 5,619 small businesses in Virginia that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $757 million in payments to Virginia businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $3 billion at risk for Virginia small business contractors.
Washington
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1,819
The number of small business contractors in Washington
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$36.21 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Washington businesses at risk
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$156.91 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Washington small businesses
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The effect:
There are 1,819 small businesses in Washington that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $36 million in payments to Washington businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $157 million at risk for Washington small business contractors.
West Virginia
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253
The number of small business contractors in West Virginia
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$8.93 Million
The weekly amount of payments to West Virginia businesses at risk
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$38.68 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by West Virginia small businesses
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The effect:
There are 253 small businesses in West Virginia that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $9 million in payments to West Virginia businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $39 million at risk for West Virginia small business contractors.
Wisconsin
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813
The number of small business contractors in Wisconsin
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$32.63 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Wisconsin businesses at risk
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$141.40 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Wisconsin small businesses
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The effect:
There are 813 small businesses in Wisconsin that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $33 million in payments to Wisconsin businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $141 million at risk for Wisconsin small business contractors.
Wyoming
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274
The number of small business contractors in Wyoming
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$3.74 Million
The weekly amount of payments to Wyoming businesses at risk
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$16.20 Million
The monthly amount of payments not collected by Wyoming small businesses
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The effect:
There are 274 small businesses in Wyoming that provide goods and services for the federal government. Every week that the federal government is shut down, approximately $4 million in payments to Wyoming businesses are at risk. Shutting down the government in October puts $16 million at risk for Wyoming small business contractors.
Figures are approximate and calculated based on rolling annual averages per state.
"The Chamber is again calling on Congress to immediately pass the continuing resolution to reopen and fund the government," Neil Bradley, the Chamber's executive vice president and chief policy officer, wrote Thursday in a letter to Congress. "We also urge Congress to consider ways to help make federal contractors, especially small business contractors, whole."
