Buchanan Honored for Job Creation, Growing Economy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce presented U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan the Spirit of Enterprise Award for his legislative record of creating jobs and growing the economy.

The award was presented to Buchanan based on his votes in Congress to create jobs, including the Keystone Pipeline, and lift restrictions on businesses, among others. Buchanan earned a legislative rating of 90 percent from the U.S. Chamber in 2015.

“The Spirit of Enterprise Award honors those members of Congress who are committed to ensuring that American businesses can continue to operate and succeed in a free enterprise system,” said Tom Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Small businesses are responsible for 3million jobs and account for 99 percent of all employers in Florida, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The Republican said he was honored to be recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

“As a businessman myself, I know how critical our local businesses and employers are to sustaining a successful and thriving economy,” Buchanan said. “When small businesses succeed, the American people succeed. I look forward to championing pro-growth legislation this year.”

In his 40 years in business, Buchanan has chaired both the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of the Board of the U.S. Chamber and was inducted into the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame in 2005.

Buchanan is Florida’s only member on the Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over federal tax policy, health care, international trade, welfare reform, Medicare and Social Security.

Image via Rep. Vern Buchanan

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