NFIB Endorses Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb

Date: February 20, 2020

Small Business Thanks Gov. Holcomb for Putting Small Business First

On February 20th, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) state director Barbara Quandt and members from across the state gathered to announce their endorsement of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2020 reelection bid. This is the second consecutive election where Governor Holcomb has earned the NFIB’s endorsement.

State Director Barbara Quandt introduces Gov. Eric Holcomb before endorsing the Governor’s reelection campaign. 

“The governor has supported Indiana small business owners in a way few have done, said Quandt. “He has been involved in countless initiatives that have been good for small business and good for Indiana. He works hard to see that the small businesses which make up the foundation of this great state have the economic environment they need to grow and prosper. NFIB is proud to endorse Indiana’s great governor, Eric Holcomb.”

 

The NFIB is a statewide network of more than 12,000 small and independent businesses. Together, the small business owners represent nearly every industry and community in Indiana and employ Hoosiers across the state. NFIB advocates for policies that help small businesses grow and create more Hoosier jobs. NIFB thanks the Governor for his efforts to support small business issues, including his Next Level Jobs program and expanding access to internships and apprenticeships for Hoosiers. According to a recent survey of small business owners, finding and hiring qualified workers is one of the top issues facing small business owners today.

NFIB member Ty Spatta owns Axis, a painting contracting company in Indiana. Ty’s definition of a qualified worker is anyone who will “show up to work.” The inability to find good help is hindering Spatta’s ability to grow his small business. Right now, Spatta has 4 employees but he’s had up to 20 in the past. He has so much business that he’s booking clients eight months in advance. He’d love more clients – but he can’t find enough employees to do the work. “I’ve been an NFIB member since 2011 and what brought me to NFIB was problems I was having with workforce development. I believe one of the greatest challenges we face today is the workforce problem. I’m so happy that the Governor is working to improve that workforce. I know that I and many of my fellow NFIB members will support him in his upcoming election,” said Spatta.

 

 

You can find NFIB’s other top legislative priorities for 2020 here.

Governor Holcomb, who is an NFIB member, is committed to making sure Indiana continues to be a top state for small businesses to grow and create jobs – and making sure Indiana’s progress isn’t reversed.

 

 

“Indiana’s economy is running on all cylinders, and that’s because of our small businesses,” said Governor Holcomb. “Entrepreneurs across the state have solidified Indiana’s reputation on the national stage as a top place to start a business, get a great job and support a family. I’m thankful for NFIB’s continued support, and I know together we’ll keep Putting People First and working to foster an environment that empowers our small businesses to do what they do best.”

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