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

COLUMBUS, OH -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced Ohio Small Business Leaders for John McCain. Dozens of Ohio small business owners endorsed McCain's economic proposals, joining business leaders across the country who have praised his Jobs for America plan to grow the economy as president.

"Small businesses are an engine for job growth in Ohio, and with John McCain's leadership they will only grow stronger," said Ohio Speaker of the House Jon Husted. "John McCain understands that the key to creating jobs and getting our economy back on track is to promote and encourage small business, not to stifle it."

Jim McGregor, president of McGregor Metalworking Companies, added, "Raising taxes on small business not only hurts entrepreneurs, it hurts every worker. That's why John McCain's plan to reform the tax code and keep tax rates low is critical to keeping good jobs here in Ohio."

John McCain announced his Jobs for America economic plan yesterday, kicking off five days of economic themed activity in critical battleground states. During his visit to Portsmouth, Ohio tomorrow, John McCain will continue to discuss his comprehensive blueprint that will create millions of good American jobs, ensure our nation's energy security, get the government's budget and spending practices in order, and bring relief to American consumers.

OHIO SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS FOR MCCAIN:

Pierre Bourgeix, Prosulting Solutions Inc, Elyria

David Burke, Dave's Pharmacy, Marysville

Diane Carnes, Carnes Realty, Inc., Chillicothe

Daniel B "Dan" Cunningham, Long Stanton Manufacturing, Lebanon

Mike D. Dovilla, The Dovilla Group, LLC, Cleveland

Leslie "Les" Garner, Sixus 1 Media LLC, Cincinnati

Michael Gordon, Tendon Manufacturing, Cleveland

Eric A. Haudenschild, Haudenschild Insurance Inc., Rocky River

Patrick Hennessey, Putnam Truck Load, Zanesville

Darryl P. Hennessy, Hennessy Landscaping, Columbus

Duane Hickerson, Relay Gear, Dublin

R onald G. Houck, R. Houck Enterprises, Inc, Beavercreek

Richard A. James, Rick James Chevrolet, Troy

David Johnson, Summitville Tile, Summitville

Jeanette M. Kanaan, Joe's Deli and Restaurant, Rocky River

Doug P Kinsey, Arifex Financial Group, Kettering

Joseph LaMantia, e-Ventus Corporation, Rocky River

Mary H. Leavitt, Flag Lady's Flag Store, Columbus

James B. McGregor, McGregor Metal Working Companies, Springfield

Jonathan Mills, Jonathan Mills Insurance Agency, LLC, Waynesville

Andre S. Morrison, Green Source Products, Cleveland

Michael Ochocki, Prosulting Solutions Inc., Twinsburg

Jeffrey J. Pinnick, Cu som Memories for Life, Reynoldsburg

Donald J "Jerry" Rupp, Rupp Poultry Farm, Wauseon

Ivan F. Soto, Strategic Financial Group, Inc, Galloway

Alexander Soto, Strategic Financial Group, Inc, Columbus

Matthew Tomlin, Matthew Tomlin Insurance Agency, LLC, West Chester

Thomas L. Wiseman, Wiseman Properties, Columbus

Thomas Wolf, Tom Wolf CPA, North Canton

Robert McElroy, Media Sign Company, Cincinnati

Lawrence J. Norkas Jr., Sophisticated Millwork, Delaware