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Spotlight on Business

After meeting with small business owners in Bennington in June 2009, Rep. Welch introduced legislation to free up credit to small businesses by expanding the successful Small Business Administration Express Loan Program. In July 2009, he voted against a bill that would harm Vermont’s small businesses by diverting key federal funding to larger, venture capital-backed firms.

"Vermonters are known for their innovative spirit and entrepreneurial nature. From the state’s smallest “mom and pop” shops to its largest corporations, these businesses embody the Vermont values of hard work and integrity. My job in Congress is to help Vermont businesses succeed – by providing access to federal resources and by supporting legislation that helps them thrive. As we move toward a cleaner, greener economy, I will continue to ensure that Vermonters can compete and excel in the 21st century economy."

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Rep. Welch's Recent Work on Business

Vermont Harvests 6th Largest Share Of New Rural Renewable Energy Grants And Loans

November 9, 2010

Vermont's Congressional Delegation – Senator Patrick Leahy (D), Senator Bernie Sanders (I) and Congressman Peter Welch (D) – reported Tuesday that 18 Vermont farms and rural businesses will share $3,750,930 in grants and loans to support energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy projects. The loans and grants are being made through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

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Photo Album: "Rep. Welch takes Main Street Jobs Tour to Newport"

October 20, 2010

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In Newport, Welch to continue Main Street Jobs Tour Wednesday

October 19, 2010


Rep. Peter Welch on Wednesday will continue his statewide Main Street Jobs Tour in Newport, highlighting legislation for which he is fighting to support Vermont's downtown businesses. This will be the fifth stop in Welch's Main Street Jobs Tour. His previous visits were in St. Albans, Brattleboro, Vergennes, and Rutland.

During the tour, Welch will speak with local store owners about his Main Street Jobs agenda and solicit further ideas about how he... Read More


Welch to continue Main Street Jobs Tour in Rutland

October 12, 2010

Today Rep. Peter Welch will continue his statewide Main Street Jobs Tour in Rutland, highlighting legislation for which he is fighting to support Vermont's downtown businesses. This will be the fourth stop in Welch's Main Street Jobs Tour. His previous visits were in St. Albans, Brattleboro, and Vergennes.

During the tour, Welch will speak with local store owners about his Main Street Jobs agenda and solicit further ideas about how he can support Vermont businesses and create jobs. He ... Read More


Only 10 Days Old, Newly Signed Small Business Jobs Bill Has Already Cleared The $1.5 M. Loan Backlog Of Vermont Firms Wanting To Grow And Hire; 25 New Vermont Jobs On Tap

October 7, 2010


Senator Patrick Leahy (D), Senator Bernie Sanders (I) and Representative Peter Welch (D) announced Thursday that loan funds from the Small Business Jobs Act signed by President Obama last week (Sept 27) have already cleared the backlog of business expansion loans that had been approved, but not yet funded, for small businesses in Vermont.

The lawmakers report that the U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded $1.5 million in loans to five Vermont firms that ha... Read More