Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state Attorney General Leslie Rutledge were among the speakers at this year’s NFIB Small Business Day at the Capitol. The event was held Wednesday, March 13, at the ASU System Office across from the state Capitol. NFIB hosted the event with the Arkansas Homefurnishings Association, the Arkansas Outdoor Advertising Association, and the Arkansas Professional Bail Association.
It was Small Business Day at the Capitol today & I’m glad I got to speak on issues that affect them here in AR. Small businesses are important for our economy & I thank the @nfib_ar for working hard to make sure that small business owners are heard & are taken care of.
— Gov. Asa Hutchinson (@AsaHutchinson) March 13, 2019
Governor Hutchinson said he appreciated the work NFIB does on behalf of its members and urged the gathering of about 40 entrepreneurs to contact their senators and representatives about the legislation that affects their small businesses.
Rutledge took a moment before her remarks to commend NFIB for helping “small businesses who help Arkansas and American families.”
Later, she tweeted that small business is “the backbone” of the state’s economy.
#SmallBiz are the backbone of our Arkansas economy and they support our communities and families. Happy to be speaking at @nfib_ar this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/LOW15Ps5MP
— Leslie Rutledge (@AGRutledge) March 13, 2019
Other speakers included House Speaker Matt Shepherd and House Judiciary Committee Chair Carol Dalby.
House Speaker @Matt_J_Shepherd at #SmallBiz Day at the Capitol: “Small business is really the backbone of our state and our economy.” @nfib #ARleg pic.twitter.com/odzFKTCCsz
— NFIB Arkansas (@nfib_ar) March 13, 2019
Thank you Rep. @CarolDalby for coming to #SmallBiz Day at the Capitol and talking about the important work of the House Judiciary Committee! @nfib #ARleg pic.twitter.com/1mM88ycJaO
— NFIB Arkansas (@nfib_ar) March 13, 2019
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin was unable to attend Small Business Day but said on Twitter that “small businesses are the backbone” of Arkansas’s economy.
Small businesses are the backbone of business/industry & keep our economy growing. I am thankful for all the hard work #Smallbiz owners & entrepreneurs invest in #Arkansas. Thanks @nfib_ar for being the voice of #smallbiz in #AR.
— Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin (@LtGovTimGriffin) March 13, 2019
