Small Business Endorses Representative Rich for Third Straight Time

October 4, 2012 Endorsements,Small Business — Sarah Waters @ 6:17 pm

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Tennessee’s leading small business association, endorsed Representative Rich in the race for the 94th House District. The endorsement was made by NFIB/Tennessee SAFE (Save America’s Free Enterprise Trust), which is comprised exclusively of NFIB members. This is the third consecutive time that Representative Rich has earned this important and prestigious endorsement.

In the statement released from NFIB on September 6, Jim Brown, state director of NFIB/Tennessee said “Barrett Rich is a strong supporter of free enterprise and has done an outstanding job protecting small businesses in House District 94.” The release highlighted Representative Rich’s sponsorship of House Bill 3688 that protects small businesses during the regulatory process. His bill passed the state house with substantial bipartisan support, and Mr. Brown notes that it significantly helped small business by increasing transparency in government and reducing the regulatory burden on hard-working entrepreneurs.

Representative Rich is honored to receive the endorsement of the NFIB and knows how crucial it is to his campaign. The NFIB supporters are well known for their activity in local, state and federal election and their willingness to organize for pro-business candidates like Representative Rich.


	Home About Barrett Issues District 94 Contact Me Small Business Endorses Representative Rich for Third Straight Time October 4, 2012 Endorsements,Small Business — Sarah Waters @ 6:17 pm The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Tennessee’s leading small business association, endorsed Representative Rich in the race for the 94th House District. The endorsement was made by NFIB/Tennessee SAFE (Save America’s Free Enterprise Trust), which is comprised exclusively of NFIB members. This is the third consecutive time that Representative Rich has earned this important and prestigious endorsement. In the statement released from NFIB on September 6, Jim Brown, state director of NFIB/Tennessee said “Barrett Rich is a strong supporter of free enterprise and has done an outstanding job protecting small businesses in House District 94.” The release highlighted Representative Rich’s sponsorship of House Bill 3688 that protects small businesses during the regulatory process. His bill passed the state house with substantial bipartisan support, and Mr. Brown notes that it significantly helped small business by increasing transparency in government and reducing the regulatory burden on hard-working entrepreneurs. Representative Rich is honored to receive the endorsement of the NFIB and knows how crucial it is to his campaign. The NFIB supporters are well known for their activity in local, state and federal election and their willingness to organize for pro-business candidates like Representative Rich. The American Conservative Union (ACU), the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots conservative organization, this week announced that State Representative Barrett Rich (R–Somerville) has been awarded the coveted ACU ‘Defender of Liberty’ award. The award, which is presented to those members of the Tennessee General Assembly who scored 100 percent on the ACU Tennessee 2013 State Legislative Rating, is the organization’s highest and most revered honor available to lawmakers. “I am truly humbled to be presented this award by the American Conservative Union,” said Representative Rich. “I am committed to working with my colleagues in the Tennessee General Assembly to lower taxes, cut government waste, and help create an environment in our state where businesses can grow and thrive. I am thankful for organizations like the ACU who recognize the work of our conservative Republican majority and look forward to advancing our shared Tennessee values even further in the coming weeks.” For more information on the American Conservative Union or to download the full Tennessee 2013 State Legislative Ratings Guide, please click here or visit their website at conservative.org. Barrett Rich serves as Chairman of the House Health Subcommittee. He is also a member of the House Criminal Justice Committee and House Ethics Committee. He represents District 94, which encompasses all of Fayette, McNairy, and a portion of Hardeman Counties. He can be reached by email at Rep.Barrett.Rich@capitol.tn.gov or by calling 1-800-449-8366, ext. 16890.