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Infrastructure Investments Bolster Small Businesses and Strengthen Local Economies

Statement by Rhett Buttle, Senior Advisor to Small Business for America’s Future on Vice President Kamala Harris' Thursday event in Washington, D.C. and how infrastructure investments across the country are helping small businesses

Washington, D.C., April 13, 2023—As the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America tour concludes today, Vice President Kamala Harris will announce a significant infrastructure project connecting Virginia to Washington, D.C. This announcement and the entire tour emphasized the nationwide impact of infrastructure investments, which have positively affected small businesses and communities across the country.

Over the three-week tour, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and senior Administration Officials visited more than 25 states, showcasing the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the American Rescue Plan.

The administration's accomplishments, such as mobilizing over $435 billion in private sector manufacturing investments, creating more than 12 million jobs, and funding 23,000 infrastructure projects across 4,500 cities and towns, are a boon for small businesses and local economies.

The project connecting Virginia to Washington, D.C. clearly demonstrates how infrastructure investment can empower small businesses. As the Investing in America tour comes to a close, I am optimistic that the continued implementation of the administration's agenda will pave the way for even greater prosperity for small businesses across the nation.

Here’s what small business owners are saying about Vice President Kamala Harris’s announcement today.

“It’s great to see Vice President Kamala Harris discussing infrastructure investments that will help small businesses thrive. The project connecting Virginia to Washington, D.C that she will highlight today will undoubtedly benefit small businesses in the area like my butcher shop. With a modern infrastructure in place, I can efficiently deliver products to customers throughout the region.”

Paul Branner
Georgetown Butcher

Georgetown, DC

“As an Indian-American, a child of immigrant parents, and a small business owner, I find it inspirational that Vice President Kamala Harris recognizes the importance of investing in small businesses as critical to building a stronger, more resilient economy for everyone. My business invests in the health and wellbeing of my community. It's good to see the Administration doing the same for my small business.”

Nidhi Reva MPH, PA-C 

Nested LLC

Arlington, VA

“As a small business owner, I am thrilled to see Vice President Kamala Harris take action to improve our nation's infrastructure. Today’s project announcement is  a reminder of the positive impact that the Biden-Harris Administration is having on our economic growth. The Administration is consistently showing excellent leadership where it is needed most.”

Joe Reddix 

The Reddix Group, LLC.

Hanover, MD

“Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to our city is a clear indication that the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to improving infrastructure. As a small business owner, I know firsthand the impact that modernized infrastructure and connectivity can have on small business success.  Small businesses create great jobs, and we thrive when our staff have reliable infrastructure giving them the choice of commuting by car, public transportation or Internet.  It’s great to see our leaders investing in the future of our community.”

Connie Mazur 

CyberVillage Networkers 

Ellicott City, MD

To request an interview with Rhett Buttle or a small business owner, contact Janel Knight Trulear at (617) 875-6581 or janel@emccommunications.com. 

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About Small Business for America’s Future
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