Sanders Campaign Press Release - Nearly 50 Granite State Small Businesses and Owners Endorse Bernie Sanders

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Sen. Bernie Sanders today welcomed endorsements from 49 small business owners representing 41 small businesses across all ten counties in New Hampshire.

In their endorsements, local businesses cited Sen. Sanders' unwavering support for the middle and working class, his leadership on Medicare for All, his championing of job creation while combating climate change, and his strong policy proposals to help rural America.

Shannon Jackson, Bernie 2020 New Hampshire State Director, said, "We are honored to have the support of hardworking small businesses and small business owners in every county of New Hampshire. Bernie proudly stands with small business, and under his Administration would ensure they are able to provide healthcare, contend with climate change, and create and safeguard just work environments for employees." Sen. Sanders has a long record of supporting small business, including standing up for small business in his Six-Point Plan to rein in Wall Street, supporting the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act, and in 2019 unveiling the Loan Shark Prevention Act with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) to combat the predatory lending practices of America's big banks. In 2018, small businesses in New Hampshire employed over 290,000 people. Among the businesses and business owners endorsing Sen. Sanders are Dennis Côté of Polly's Pancakes in Sugar Hill, Kaji Maharjan of Kathmandu Spice in Manchester, and Alex Ray of The Common Man which has locations across the state. "We overwhelmingly support Bernie Sanders for president because Bernie has the strongest policies when it comes to leveling the playing field for small farmers," said James and Marley Stever of Generation Farm, a small, certified organic farm in Concord. "Bernie also has the most comprehensive policies to address the climate crisis and social and economic justice. We trust that Bernie will do what he says. We are fighting for the survival of our planet and our democracy. This is not about us. Supporting Bernie means fighting for our collective future and we refuse to give up." "I believe in my heart and soul that Senator Bernie Sanders is the best and most qualified candidate for president," said Dr. Becky Mulkern of the Center for Natural Health. "He is the candidate that I trust to be president for all people. He is a tireless and dedicated worker in service of 'Us.' His progressive ideas will bring us together, help the economy, provide healthcare for all and defend our planet against climate change. We must elect Bernie Sanders to confront the challenges of our day and bring us into a future of health, true democracy and environmental stability." The 49 small business owners representing 41 small businesses endorsing Sen. Sanders for president today in New Hampshire, include:

Kimberly Seibel, 2 Paws Up, Inc.
Tamworth, NH 
Eliza Allen, Aesop's Tables & Events
Peterborough, NH 
Ted Bosen, Berlin Trails Inn
Berlin, NH 
Brian Bigelow, Bigelow Chiropractic
Nashua, NH 
Jessica Labrie, Blackbird's Daughter Botanicals
Barrington, NH 
Dr. Becky Mulkern, Center for Natural Health
Conway, NH  
Charles Oropallo, CharlesWorks LLC Web Development
Peterborough, NH 
Steve Chelminski, Chelminski Technology
Peterborough, NH 
Corinne Douglas, Corinne Douglas, LMT
Dover, NH
Benn Grant, eFix IT Consulting
Keene, NH 
Daniel Labrecque, Fluidity Plumbing and Heating LLC
Manchester, NH 
Linda Rubin, Frisky Cow Gelato
Keene, NH 
James Stever & Marley Stever, Generational Farm LLC
Concord, NH 
David Szehi, Harlows
Peterborough, NH
Frank Hunter, Hillside Spring Farm
Westmoreland, NH
Timothy Fischer & Susan Fischer, InsightAtlast, LLC
Milford, NH 
Kate Goldsborough, Kate Goldsborough Stylist
Littleton, NH 
Kaji Maharjan, Kathmandu Spice
Manchester, NH 
Linda Mendes, Ledgewood Bookkeeping
Gilford, NH 
Neil Nevins & Katharine Nevins, MainStreet BookEnds of Warner
Warner, NH
Jessica Labrie, Mama's Kiss Cannabis
Barrington, NH 
Maureen Westrick, Maureen Westrick Fine Architecture
Conway, NH
Richard Poulin, Middle Earth
Berlin, NH
Matthew Gress & Lisa Osornio, Moose Muck Coffee House
Colebrook, NH 
Rajesh Chauwan, New Asian African Grocery Store
Concord, NH 
David Linnane, Optivan Vision
Concord, NH 
Don Clarke, Out of Thyme Farm
East Kingston, NH  
Ganga Thapa & Menuka Koirala, Perfect Brows and Spa
Salem, NH 
Susan Mathison, Plymouth's 1920 Doll House
Plymouth, NH
Dennis Côté, Polly’s Pancakes
Sugar Hill, NH 
Bessie Way & Derek Way, Positive Vibrations
North Conway, NH 
Steve Rand, Rands Hardware
Plymouth, NH 
Roger Goode, Roger Goode Fine Art
Hillsborough, NH 
Stephen McPhee, Stephen McPhee-Cabinetmaker 
Barrington, NH 
Larissa Tenters, Sweet Larissa's
Concord, NH
Alex Ray, The Common Man Locations across New Hampshire 
Tyler MacDonald, John O'Sullivan, & Eric Greenler, The Oak House
Newmarket, NH 
Alyssa Pittera, The Salty Rose 
Northwood, NH
Thomas Holty JR, Top Kayaker
Center Ossipee, NH  
Athena Holty, Wonalancet Honey Bee Co
West Ossipee, NH 
Sheila Ol Zakre, Zakre Law Office 
Concord, NH