01/31/2008
CONTACT: Derrick Sontag, 785-213-9769 or Mike Diegel, 202-314-2004
TOPEKA, Kan. -- All or part of the following may be attributed to Derrick Sontag, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business/Kansas, regarding the upcoming primary.
"Small businesses are the drivers of our state's economy, accounting for more than 97 percent of all employers in Kansas. Small business also creates about two-thirds of all net new jobs. It's vital that we have a thriving small-business community for our state and the nation to continue to grow and prosper.
"For that reason, we urge participants to take a hard look at all the presidential candidates' positions on issues that are crucial to America's job creators.
"Small-business owners' number one wish is for affordable health insurance. We continue to hear from entrepreneurs about the difficulties they have finding health plans that they can afford—for themselves, as well as their employees. In this highly competitive market for qualified workers, health plans are an important benefit offering for owners seeking to fill all those jobs they're creating.
"The second need is for comprehensive tax reform, including a simplified tax code. Small businesses need stability for financial planning. In addition, the wrong tax policies will stifle job creation and economic growth."
For more information about the small-business issues and the election, go to www.NFIB.com/politics.
