McCain Campaign Press Release - North Carolina Small Business Leaders Endorse John McCain's Jobs for America Economic Plan

TALLAHASSEE, FL -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced its North Carolina Small Business Leaders for McCain coalition chairs and steering committee. Small business owners throughout North Carolina endorsed John McCain's economic plan today, joining business leaders across the country who have praised John McCain's Jobs for America economic plan to grow the economy as president.

"I support John McCain's jobs-first agenda because he will ensure that small businesses aren't overburdened with taxes," said State Representative Harold Brubaker. "John McCain's tax policy will allow America's small businesses to prosper and grow. "

Sue Weems, former president of the Greater Raleigh chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners added, "John McCain will help to ensure that the millions of women who own small businesses across the country have the opportunity to succeed. By putting small businesses first John McCain also puts women entrepreneurs first."

Today in Denver, Colorado John McCain announced his Jobs for America economic plan, kicking off five days of economic themed activity in critical battleground states.

SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS FOR MCCAIN

Co-Chairs

State Representative Harold Brubaker; President, Brubaker & Associates, Asheboro

Sue Weems, Immediate Past President, National Association of Women Business Owners, Greater Raleigh Chapter; Co-Owner, Venture Management, Inc., Raleigh

Steering Committee

Al Allison, Owner, Allison Fence Company, Charlotte

Jeffrey Blake, Owner, Ready Mat Industries, LLC, Cornelius

Bryan Coble, President, B. Coble Properties/B. Coble Communications, Burlington

Jane Corley, Co-Founder, Corler Bodyworks-Auto Repair Shop, Hiddenite

Kim Cotton, President, Trifeota Strategies, Pittsboro

Jamie Daniel, Owner, Blade Corporation, Inc., Hillsborough

Jim Etheridge, President/Founder, Jimmy Dale Etheridge Land Survey, Whiteville

Don Frantz, Owner, Frantz Automotive Center, Cary

Debbie and Chris Graham, Owners, Mr. & Mrs. Cleaners, Hayesville

Terry Hubbard, President, Automotive Management Solutions, Apex

Robert Johnston, Owner, Johnston Properties, Inc., Angier

Ryan Lanier, Owner, Tires USA, Jacksonville

Kenny McLaurin, Owner, Eastover Furniture Sales, Fayetteville

Jeff Miller, Owner, Miller's Fine Dry Cleaners, Henderson

Lucien Morin II, Owner, Guard-One Protective, Inc., Indian Trail

Jim Morris, Jr., Owner, Carpet Direct Warehouse, Raleigh

Sheila Ogle, CEO, MRPP, Inc., Cary; Former President, National Association of Women Business Owners, Greater Raleigh Chapter

Noland Owens, Owner, The Dollar Saver, Raleigh

Tom Smith, Owner, Tom Smith Photography, Inc/KCA Corporation, Fayetteville

Dr. Jeanne and David Smoot, Owners, The Velvet Cloak Inn and Villas, Raleigh

James and Anna Taylor, Owners, Taylor & Associates, High Point

Alan Teitleman, Owner, Teitleman Realty, Monroe

Nancy Thompson, Owner, Nancy's Novelties, Raleigh

Kirby Tyson, Owner, Tyson Commercial Properties, LLC, Fayetteville

Ed and Mason Weems, Owners, Venture Management, Inc., Raleigh

Travis White, Owner, Sure Gen, Inc./Mill Creek Farm and Garden/Winnabow Properties, Wilmington

Forsyth County Commissioner Bill Whiteheart, Owner, Whiteheart Outdoor Advertising Company Inc., Lewisville

Bruce Wieland, President, Supplemental Software Solutions, Greensboro