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

LAS VEGAS, NV -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced its Washington Small Business Leaders for McCain chairs. Several Seattle area small business owners agreed with John McCain's economic plan today, joining business leaders across the country who have praised John McCain's jobs-first plan to grow the economy as president.

"John McCain will provide the bold leadership and understanding needed to help grow our economy," said Don Root, Chairman of Supergraphics a division of GM Nameplate. "John McCain is right on taxes. He appreciates that privately held small business provide 65% of jobs in America and knows that increasing our tax burden is not the kind of change we can afford."

Tony Benegas, President of Benegas Engineering added, "John McCain's proven independent record of helping small business grow is the reason why I support him. I am confident that John McCain's economic policies will help grow small businesses and create jobs across the country."

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. 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.

WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS FOR MCCAIN CHAIRS
Tere Foster, FosterRealty.com, Clyde Hill

Don Morgan, GMA Research, Bellevue

Davy Lam, Tai Foong USA, Seattle

Max Israel, Customerville, Seattle

Dave Elwell, DME Construction, Bellevue

Gary Peterson, Peterson Brothers, Sumner

Mary Philips, NW Medical Billing Service Inc., Lakewood

Jackie Wilkinson, Staging By Jackie, Bellevue

Rob Kornfeld, Lawyer, Clyde Hill

Rena Ware, Medina

Tom Fairbanks, VECA Electric and Communications, Seattle

Tony Benegas, Benegas Engineering Inc., Richland

Bill and Dominic Ferrari, Alaska Air Forwarding/World Cargo International, Tukwila

Bob Wallace, Wallace Properties, Bellevue

Matt Nichols, Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Freeland

Diana White, Safeguard Business Systems, Spokane

Robin Ball, Sharp Shooting Indoor Range and Gun Shop, Spokane

Howard Dewitt ,HQ Diversified Lending, Yakima

Duncan and Janet Campbell, Sturtvants Sporting Goods, Bellevue

Chris Cortese, Business Consultant, Seattle

Don Morken, Genesee Investments, Woodinville

Sue Lani Madsen, Madsen Mitchell Evenson & Conrad, Edwell

Anthony Bontrager, Onecast, Inc., Kirkland

Jim & Darleen Johnson, Woodland Truck Lines Inc., Woodland

Marlyn Jensen, Mar-Jen Properties, Tacoma

Phil Bevis, Arundel Books, Seattle

Hossein Khorram, Milano Apartments, Bellevue

Ingrid Fuhriman, Stellar Photonics

Mike Sotelo, Approach Management Services, Seattle

Lisa Janicki - Janicki Industries, Sedro Woolley

Mark Anderson, Anderson Hay & Grain, Ellensburg

Floyd Kolmer, Admark Company, Seattle