Lt. Gov., Legislative Leaders Speak at Small Business Day

Date: February 28, 2020

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (Huntsville) were among the leaders who spoke at this year’s NFIB Small Business Day at the Capitol, held Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the offices of the Alabama Forestry Association.

House Speaker Mac McCutcheon

Other speakers included Revenue Commissioner Vernon Barnett, Rep. Danny Garrett (Trussville), and Rep. Napoleon Bracy (Mobile).

Rep. Napoleon Bracy and NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash.

The speakers covered a variety of topics, but much of the discussion centered around the challenges of finding qualified workers. According to the latest NFIB Small Business Economic Trends survey, that’s the No. 1 issue facing America’s small business owners.

Alabama Power, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Alabama Forestry Association hosted the event. Debbie Kemsel Catering, an NFIB member business, provided the lunch.

Guardian of Small Business presentation

Garrett was presented with the NFIB Guardian of Small Business award. Rep. Garrett has maintained a 100% NFIB voting record since he was elected in 2014. He has sponsored legislation identified by NFIB as beneficial to Alabama’s small business owners.

New LC officers

The newly-elected NFIB Alabama Leadership Council officers for 2020-22 are Russ Greenhalgh, chair, Greenhalgh Insurance Agency, (Birmingham); Murray Edwards, 1st vice-chair, The Mako Group LLC (Dadeville); and Linda Hammer, 2nd vice-chair, Hammer Construction (Samson).

Don Morgan, the previous LC chair, will chair the NFIB Alabama PAC.

 

Related Content: Small Business News | Alabama | Grassroots

Subscribe For Free News And Tips

Enter your email to get FREE small business insights. Learn more

Get to know NFIB

NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating on behalf of small and independent businesses nationwide.

Learn More

Or call us today
1-800-634-2669

© 2001 - 2024 National Federation of Independent Business. All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions | Privacy