Advisory Board with Senator Harman

This year, I received an invite from the The California Small Business Association (CSBA) to serve on a Small Business Advisory Council meeting with Senator Tom Harman, representing the 35th district.

The purpose of the meeting was to sit down and discuss the issues that are affecting small business and potential solutions to those issues.
Some of the topics that were discussed were the following:
Access to Capital
*Regulations and Paperwork*Tax & Budget *Health Care *Technology*Infrastructure *Labor *Workers' Comp Reform

What a powerful jam packed meeting it was! ; Everyone is being challenged.

It is imperative for business owners in being informed on the trends and how it will impact them. Adapting to change is critical for survival and knowing the trends can allow some business owners to redirect their business strategy into opportunities. Not doing anything can lead to the demise of a business. This experience allowed me to see how I can shift some gears and help others while it helps me.

The California Small Business Association is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization that makes its mission to provide small business with a meaningful voice in state and federal governments.

Founded as a grassroots outgrowth of the 1980 White House Conference on Small Business, the group advocates on behalf of small businesses at the state and federal level, conducts research on issues and develops policies that benefit small businesses. That work includes supporting small business friendly candidates; communicating information on government programs to members and relevant public policy makers, acting as a liaison between the legislature and members, and helping members grow their businesses.

This is our 2008 meeting with Assemblyman Van Tran.

CSBA arranges 81 meetings with assembly members through out CA.

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