Senator David Vitter

Small Business & Economic Development

Small business is the backbone of Louisiana's and America's economy. I make it a point to visit as many small businesses as possible when I'm home on the weekend to hear what's on the mind of local entrepreneurs and workers.

In order to prosper in the twenty-first century, Louisiana must have a successful, growing small business community. That's why I am so focused these efforts to help our small businesses.

Working on the Small Business Committee to reform regulations and enact programs to help small businesses comply with the rules.

Expanding and strengthening shipbuilding activities and related industries in Louisiana.

Supporting association health plans to help small businesses cope with the high costs of health care.

Reducing the tax burden on small businesses by lowering tax rates, fighting to end the death tax to help families pass on their family business to their children, and simplifying our tax code to eliminate exorbitant compliance costs.

U.S. Senate Small Business Committee

U.S. Small Business Administration

Louisiana Department of Economic Development

National Federation of Independent Business

U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Agency