NFIB

Prescott Small-Business Owner Honored
12/10/2002

NFIB/Arizona Praises Business Activism

ARIZONA, December 9, 2002 -- NFIB/Arizona, the state's largest small-business advocacy organization, has honored Prescott small-business owner Malcolm Barrett for going above and beyond the call of duty for the small-business community. While actively running and operating his business, Barrett found time to make his voice heard at the state Legislature, with state media organizations and other small-business owners, according to NFIB State Director Michelle Bolton.

Bolton noted how difficult it is for small-business owners to find time to do much other than run their businesses. "He is a leader in the community and he understand that although he may be busy running his business, meeting with lawmakers about small-business concerns is time well spent," she said. "Malcolm is fighting every day to remind policymakers how important small business is to the state's economy.

"Small-business owners put a real face on issues being debated in the Legislature," Bolton said. "Lawmakers are much more responsive to business owners, especially when they take time from their businesses to meet with legislators to discuss critical issues."

Barrett owns Whiskey Row Partners LLC in Prescott, commercial real estate leasing company. He and 10 other small-business owners were honored with an awards presentation in Phoenix Thursday, Dec. 5.

Bolton called the business owners truly dedicated to the small-business community. She said they tirelessly volunteer to testify before the state Legislature, discuss small-business concerns with media organizations, participate in news conferences and work to get other small-business owners more involved.

"Small-business owners can make the time to participate in the process, and they can make a difference," said Bolton. "Active participation in the process builds clout for small businesses."

CONTACT: Michelle Bolton (602) 263-7690