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Whitfield Receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce ?Spirit of Enterprise Award?
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News | Congressman Ed Whitfield | United States Representative
Whitfield Receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce ?Spirit of Enterprise Award?
April 10, 2006
WASHINGTON ? U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield received the prestigious ?Spirit of Enterprise Award? from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for his support of legislation which promotes growth of American businesses and the staggering economy.
?I am honored to receive this award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,? Whitfield said. ?Kentucky?s business owners are the backbone of our economy and I am proud to do everything I can to help them grow and thrive. Doing so will not only create new jobs, but go a long way in helping to get our economy back on track.?
The Chamber?s award is given annually to Members of Congress based on rankings it gives for critical votes which aid and encourage business owners to expand their ventures and spur nation-wide economic growth. Whitfield compiled a 90% score with the Chamber last year and holds a cumulative 95% ranking during his tenure in Congress.
?Representative Whitfield has proven to be an effective ally to the business community, supporting legislation that helps grow the economy and creates new jobs for hardworking Americans,? said Tom Donohue, Chamber president and CEO. ?The Chamber is grateful for Ed?s commitment to these important issues and is proud to present him with this award.?
The Chamber designated 20 key votes in 2007 on which they score Members of Congress. These include votes on a trade promotion agreement with Peru, revisions to the rules governing direct foreign investment, and critical water resources legislation to facilitate commerce at the nation?s waterways and ports.
The U.S. Chamber is the world?s largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses of every size, sector and region. There are currently 20 Chamber offices operating throughout the Commonwealth which represent nearly 7,000 Kentucky businesses.
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