Buchanan Honored as Small Business Champion

September 13, 2012

Receives Guardian of Small Business Award from NFIB

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-13) was awarded the “Guardian of Small Business” award today by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his strong record on creating jobs.

“The record shows that Rep. Vern Buchanan is a true champion of small business, having stood strong on the key small-business votes in the 112^th Congress,” Said Dan Danner, NFIB President and CEO. “This award reflects our members appreciation for supporting the NFIB pro-growth agenda for small business.”

Buchanan said he was honored to receive the recognition and would keep fighting to help small businesses grow and create jobs.

“As a successful businessman before coming to Congress, I know what it takes to create jobs, balance a budget and meet a payroll," Buchanan said. 

The award is based on rankings the NFIB gives members of Congress for key votes on issues established as priorities by small business community.  Members of Congress who support small business’s position on at least 70 percent of key votes receive the “Guardian of Small Business” award.  Buchanan received a score of 100% percent.

“Small business is the backbone of our economy, creating 70% of all new jobs," Buchanan said. "It is imperative that we support the small business community to get us back on track.”

The NFIB is the nation’s leading small business association, representing small and independent businesses in all 50 states.

Buchanan was a businessman for more than 30 years before being elected to Congress in 2006.