07/28/2005
Nevin Groce distinguishes himself as small-business activist
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Nevin Groce (right) receives the Small-Business Champion plaque from NFIB/Michigan State Director Charlie Owens. |
MICHIGAN -- Michigan's largest small-business advocacy group, the National Federation of Independent Business/Michigan, has named Nevin Groce, vice president of operations of L & G Industrial Products Inc., recipient of its Small-Business Champion award.
The NFIB Small-Business Champion award program identifies small-business activists in each of the 50 states who have distinguished themselves through their involvement and participation in NFIB programs and activities that promote the issues important to Main Street. Five regional winners will be honored at a dinner in Washington,D.C., June 22.
Groce, a member of the NFIB/Michigan Leadership Council, was chosen to participate in a 2004 roundtable meeting with President George W. Bush to discuss the state's economic climate. In addition, he takes an active role in NFIB's West Michigan Area Action Council, having chaired the group since its inception.
"Nevin Groce's leadership and belief in NFIB's mission has greatly increased the visibility of the small-business community and the issues entrepreneurs face in operating their businesses," said Charles Owens, NFIB/Michigan state director. "Nevin regularly encourages other small-business owners to become more active in both state and federal issues that impact their businesses."
Founded in 1993, L & G Industrial Products Inc. is a small, minority-owned company focused on providing just-in-time material solutions for the furniture industry, including sheet stock and cut-to-size furniture laminate to manufacturers and refurbishers nationwide, as well as Canada. Groce has been a member of NFIB since 1998.
