09/13/2007
Mark Warner announces candidacy for U.S. Senate
Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner today announced he's running for retiring GOP Senator John Warner's seat. Warner made his announcement via a video posted on his campaign Web site. Warner could face U.S. Rep. Thomas M. Davis III or former Gov. James S. Gilmore III. Political pundits believe that both men are likely to seek the Republican nomination, but neither is expected to announce plans until after the Nov. 6 state elections. Read a full recount, including a link to a comprehensive Richmond-Times Dispatch article, here.
NFIB launches daily e-newsletter
NFIB is partnering with SmartBrief Inc. to publish a daily electronic newsletter, NFIB SmartBrief, a new free service for members and other small- and independent-business owners who want to be in the know on issues, trends and other information critical to helping them run their business. SmartBrief uses proprietary software to search hundreds of Web sites, newspapers and blogs for industry-specific news. Editors filter the content for relevance and draft custom summaries of the day's top stories. NFIB SmartBrief will provide subscribers the latest on economic trends, legislation, politics, sales and marketing, best practices, human resource management and consumer trends in a format that can be read in just minutes.
SmartBrief publishes 63 industry-specific electronic newsletters in partnership with leading trade associations, professional societies and corporations. More than 1 million professionals in 18 industry sectors rely on SmartBrief to save time and stay informed with essential news and more. Subscribe to the new NFIB SmartBrief.
Protect Free Enterprise site helps you take political action
This week, NFIB launched the Protect Free Enterprise campaign on NFIB.com. This interactive and informative Web site harnesses the latest online technologies and other tools to promote our issue and political agenda. As you are aware, NFIB's political efforts are based on free enterprise principles and support for candidates who value those principles. The Protect Free Enterprise Web site not only outlines our issue positions based on these values, but also allows our members to get involved in new, innovative ways. By visiting our Web site, users can:
- View the video testimonials of NFIB members speaking about legislative issues that matter to them, the importance of taking political action and the personal cost of doing business, and they can get involved by uploading their own videos.
- Stay current on elections and campaigns by viewing our 2007 Election Guide, and get involved by using the many political resources available on the site.
- Sign up for e-mail updates and learn how the NFIB Political Team is working to help small business.
- Take fun, interactive quizzes to learn more about NFIB and small business in America today.
Pease spread the word and forward this site to your friends, families and colleagues. Visit your Web site today!
Sincerely,
Julia Ciarlo Hammond
NFIB/Virginia State Director
Julia.Hammond@nfib.org
(804) 377-3661
