You need to write a speech to convince townspeople to invest a large sum of money into local small businesses. You will need to give this speech in front of business owners, parents/families, and the city council people.

Which source would be MOST helpful in convincing this audience of your point?
Select one:

An opinion article from the local newspaper

US Census data on number of families per business in small communities

Specific examples of local businesses helping neighboring communities.

Statistics on the average income of business owners and non-business owners.