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  • Forbes Recognized for His Commitment To Small Businesses
    Sep 17, 2014  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) was awarded today with the “Guardian of Small Businesses” Award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business association. Congressman Forbes received this distinction for his outstanding voting record on behalf o... More
  • Forbes Named “Hero of Main Street” by National Retail Federation
    May 28, 2014  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) has been named “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation (NRF), in recognition of his unwavering commitment to the small businesses and American entrepreneurs in Virginia and across the United States. “NRF salutes our retail advocates in Congress fo... More
  • Where Main Street Still Exists
    Apr 18, 2014  - On the drive down Rt. 460 from Chesterfield County to Chesapeake, the space between homes lengthens, the silhouettes of shopping malls and restaurants fade to grassland, and the stretch of roadway between towns is dotted with family farms. The same is true as you travel along Rt. 60 to Powhatan, or ... More
  • Forbes Honored On Behalf of His Work for Small Businesses
    Sep 14, 2012  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) was named Thursday as a “Guardian of Small Business” for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner praised Congressman Forbes for “standin... More
  • Forbes Announces 200 Jobs Return to International Paper Mill in Franklin
    Aug 16, 2012  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) will attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating International Paper’s new fluff pulp operation in Franklin, VA on Friday, August 17th at 10am. Congressman Forbes will join International Paper Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Faraci and Virginia Gove... More
  • The Decline of Small Business Optimism
    Jun 17, 2011  - Ants. They are the unwelcome summer guests. The plight of the summer picnic. One tiny mistake – one lemonade left unfinished, one cookie crumb fallen on a checked blanket – is the surest way to put a damper on any summer afternoon. They appear slowly, one carefully making its way across the blanket ... More
  • Forbes Receives U.S. Chamber’s Spirit of Enterprise Award for Pro-Business Record
    Apr 5, 2011  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has presented him with the annual Spirit of Enterprise Award for his pro-business voting record during the second session of the 111th Congress. “Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and any recove... More
  • Forbes to be Honored for Pro-Jobs Record
    Mar 23, 2011  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today he will hold a town-hall style meeting with local business leaders and manufacturers at Smithfield Food Headquarters at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 25, 2011. Congressman Forbes will also be recognized at the event by the National Association of Manu... More
  • Forbes Commended for His Work on Behalf of Small Businesses
    Sep 24, 2010  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) was awarded this week with the “Guardian of Small Businesses” Award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his strong voting record on behalf of America’s small business in the 111th Congress. NFIB President Dan Danner praised Rep. Forbes... More
  • Forbes to Host Free Government Contracting Seminar in Chesapeake for Small Business Owners
    Jul 28, 2010  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) is hosting a free Government Contracting Seminar for businesses to be held at the Lifestyle Center at the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center on August 18th, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. The seminar is free and open to any business person in the Fourth District who is intere... More