McIntyre Votes To Help Create New Jobs, Support Small Businesses - May 27th, 2009

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre voted to create new jobs and drive economic growth with the Job Creation through Entrepreneurship Act. This bipartisan legislation gives small businesses and entrepreneurs more of the tools and resources they need to succeed and thrive. 

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy,” said Rep. McIntyre. “I am deeply committed to supporting the spirit of entrepreneurship that propels our small businesses. The legislation we passed today is crucial to helping us create more jobs and build stronger communities.”
 
The legislation, part of Congressman McIntyre’s agenda to create jobs, marks the first major overhaul of the Small Business Administration’s entrepreneurial development programs in a decade. It expands and improves some of the most successful programs, such as Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers and the Service Corps of Retired Executives. The bill also creates new online learning programs and establishes grant programs to assist small firms in securing capital and credit.
 
“These programs are some of the smartest investments we can make in our economy,” explained Rep. McIntyre. “For every dollar we spend on a successful entrepreneurship program, we see a $2.87 return to the federal government.   Last year alone, these development programs created 73,000 jobs.”
 
The legislation also establishes, for the first time, a nationwide network of Veterans Business Centers to provide specialized entrepreneurial training and counseling to our nation’s veterans.