Washington, D.C. – Congressman Walt Minnick has been named a “Guardian of Small Business” from the National Federation of Independent Business, a national group representing small business.
Minnick, who has made it a top priority to spur job growth and bolster our nation’s economy, thanked the group for recognizing him with the award.
“Small businesses create seven out of 10 jobs in this country and even more in a recovery,” Minnick said. “To help small businesses succeed, we need to ensure we have a banking system that is functioning correctly so our community banks and credit unions can begin lending again to folks who want to expand and create jobs.”
NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner praised recipients of the award.
"Small business owners pay close attention to how their lawmakers vote on the issues affecting their businesses,” Danner said in a press release. “The Guardian award is a symbol of sincere appreciation from the small business community for votes that supported their ability to own, operate and grow their businesses.”
Among other legislative work that helps small businesses, Minnick recently cosponsored bi-partisan legislation to repeal tax burdens on small businesses completing routine transactions with their vendors (HR 5141).
What is NFIB?
The National Federation of Independent Business is the leading small business association representing small and independent businesses. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1943, NFIB represents the consensus views of its members in Washington and all 50 state capitals.
NFIB’s mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses. NFIB also gives its members a power in the marketplace. By pooling the purchasing power of its members, the National Federation of Independent Business gives members access to many business products and services at discounted costs. NFIB also provides timely information designed to help small businesses succeed.
(Information taken from NFIB website.)