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The owner of Mickey’s Popcorn shares how a dynamic collaboration between Memphis-based global shipping giant FedEx and the Accion Opportunity Fund uplifted her small business. Recognizing the pivotal role that small businesses play in the U.S. economy, this initiative aims to provide essential support to companies owned by women and people of color. According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses contribute a substantial 44% to the nation’s economic activity.