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Conan Knoll
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Jared Thompson
jared@smallbusinessforamericasfuture.org, (260) 797-2530

Over 500 small business leaders sign letter urging Congress to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal without delay

Small business leaders from across the country join Small Business for America’s Future in telling Senate and House members that infrastructure investment is key to economic recovery and that they should act swiftly to send legislation to the president’s desk 

Washington, D.C., August 10, 2021—Today, more than 500 small business leaders from across the country released a letter with Small Business for America’s Future acknowledging the imminent passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal by the Senate and calling on the House to vote on the legislation without delay and deliver it to President Biden to sign into law. 

“This bold and expansive infrastructure package comes at a critical time for Main Street and passing it is an important step for helping small business owners recover from the pandemic,” said Anne Zimmerman, Co-Chair of Small Business for America’s Future and owner of Zimmerman & Co. CPAs, in Cincinnati, Ohio. “Small Business for America’s Future is proud to join the small business owners, leaders and advocates who signed onto this effort to ensure small business voices are heard in Washington.”

The group of small business owners looks forward to the Senate passing its version of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal in the coming hours as expected, and is urging the House of Representatives to follow suit. The legislation will rebuild roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure, and will modernize the energy, internet, and water systems that small businesses rely on every day. 

If signed into law, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal would:

• Ensure every American has access to reliable, high-speed internet through broadband investments.
• Make the largest investment in public transit ever, and the largest investment in passenger rail since Amtrak was created.
• Make the largest investments in bridges since the creation of the interstate highway system.
• Dedicate the largest investment in drinking water in American history and deliver clean drinking water to millions of Americans. 
• Create a clean, resilient power grid for the 21st Century through the largest investment in electrification and electric vehicle infrastructure in history.

In Small Business for America’s Future’s recent national survey of more than 1,000 small business owners, 76% of small business owners said they believe infrastructure investment will boost the economy, and 72% say it will help small businesses specifically.

The letter also urges additional investment in important human infrastructure including childcare, paid leave and a social safety net that strengthens America’s workforce. These measures enjoy strong small business support according to the survey with 70% supporting federal investments in paid leave, 75% supporting making childcare more affordable, and a whopping 87% supporting investments to improve long-term care.

Small businesses are the backbone of the nation's economy--driving economic growth and job creation--and with smart investments in infrastructure, Congress can ensure the road to recovery and a strong economy is smooth and equitable for all. 

You can read the full letter signed by over 500 small business owners here.

To request an interview with Anne Zimmerman contact Jared Thompson at (260) 797-2530 or jared@smallbusinessforamericasfuture.org.

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About Small Business for America’s Future
Small Business for America’s Future is a national coalition of small business owners and leaders working to provide small businesses a voice at every level of government. We’re committed to ensuring policymakers prioritize the nation’s 30 million small businesses to create an economy that works for them, their workers and their communities. Visit www.smallbusinessforamericasfuture.org. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. #SmallBizAF.