Rep. Mike Thompson Hosts Small Business Roundtables in Fort Bragg, Ukiah
October 21, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) yesterday hosted two small business roundtable discussions in Fort Bragg and Ukiah. The roundtables provided an opportunity for small business leaders to participate in an open dialogue about ways the federal government can help small businesses get loans, grow and create jobs.
“I'm here listening to the needs of small businesses because I know small businesses are America's job creators,” said Thompson. “Getting these small businesses going by making smart investments, reducing regulations and increasing access to credit is one way we'll get our economy going - and get folks working again.”
Small businesses are central to job creation, employing roughly one-half of all Americans and accounting for about 60 percent of gross job creation. Among the top issues the small business leaders and Thompson discussed were smart investments to create jobs, the review and elimination of burdensome regulations, and easier access to lending opportunities.
Thompson helped pass the Small Business Jobs Act which created a new lending fund for small businesses. Thompson is also a part of the Blue Dogs Task Force on Oversight and Regulatory Review, a group that reviews regulations to make sure Congressional intent is appropriately followed, and regulatory burdens and costs are reduced.
During the roundtable discussion Thompson also discussed the need for Congress to take further action to help small businesses.
“Small businesses have been hit hard by the recession, and Congress needs to do more to help them get back on their feet,” said Thompson. “That is why we need to start working across the aisle on common-sense solutions that help small businesses, and refocus our attention on what should have been the House Majority's top priority all along: creating jobs.”
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 1st Congressional District, which includes the Counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa, and Yolo. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and sits on the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
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“I'm here listening to the needs of small businesses because I know small businesses are America's job creators,” said Thompson. “Getting these small businesses going by making smart investments, reducing regulations and increasing access to credit is one way we'll get our economy going - and get folks working again.”
Small businesses are central to job creation, employing roughly one-half of all Americans and accounting for about 60 percent of gross job creation. Among the top issues the small business leaders and Thompson discussed were smart investments to create jobs, the review and elimination of burdensome regulations, and easier access to lending opportunities.
Thompson helped pass the Small Business Jobs Act which created a new lending fund for small businesses. Thompson is also a part of the Blue Dogs Task Force on Oversight and Regulatory Review, a group that reviews regulations to make sure Congressional intent is appropriately followed, and regulatory burdens and costs are reduced.
During the roundtable discussion Thompson also discussed the need for Congress to take further action to help small businesses.
“Small businesses have been hit hard by the recession, and Congress needs to do more to help them get back on their feet,” said Thompson. “That is why we need to start working across the aisle on common-sense solutions that help small businesses, and refocus our attention on what should have been the House Majority's top priority all along: creating jobs.”
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 1st Congressional District, which includes the Counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa, and Yolo. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and sits on the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
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Issues:Jobs & Economy