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

ST. LOUIS, MO -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced its Missouri Small Business Leaders for McCain leadership. Small business owners from the Show-Me State endorsed John McCain's economic plan, joining business leaders across the country who have praised John McCain's jobs-first plan to grow the economy as president.

"John McCain will reform government, achieve energy security, and ensure that health care and a quality education are affordable and available to all Americans. He understands that Missourians are hurting due to tough economic times, and has put forth a comprehensive approach to take on America's challenges head on," said Colonel Jack Jackson, chairman of John McCain's Missouri campaign. "Small businesses are the engine that keeps our economy growing, and the support of so many small business leaders is a telling sign that McCain is taking the right approach to fixing our economy."

Kirk Mathews of Inpatient Management added, "Even in the face of economic challenges, small businesses create jobs. We need policies that will fuel expansion and job growth, not restrict it. John McCain's plans for making health insurance affordable and reducing taxes are good for small business. In this election, the choice is clear that John McCain is the right choice for small business and job creation."

Today in Denver, CO, John McCain set the stage for the week by announcing his jobs-first economic plan in Colorado, kicking off five days of economic themed activity in critical battleground states. Later this week John McCain will be visiting Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin to highlight his plans to grow our economy, and to contrast it Barack Obama's votes to raise taxes on families making as little as $32,000 a year.

SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS FOR MCCAIN CHAIRS
Van Allen, Timeline Recruiting

Gordon Alt, Music Store owner

Shawn Archambault, Archie Communications

Joe Balsoratti, Software To Go

Paul Birner, Amazing Siding

Becky Bodenstab, Priority Financial

Christie Boen, Chiropractor

Linda Boyd-Shell, Boyd-Shell Realty

Patty Boyers, Boycom Cable Vision

Chris Carnahan, Boone Valley Forest Product

Gonzalo Corvera, Corvera Abatement

Steve Cusamano, Cusamano Vision Center

Russ Duker, Master Tech Inc

David Fernandez, JDC

Mike Gaffney, Skyline Aeronautics

Bill Glaser, Legacy Wealth Advisors

Al Gonzalez, Hispanic Chamber of St. Louis

Cord Harper, Author

Jim Henderson, Dynamic Sales

Laura Herring, Impact Group

Don Hockenbury, Garlich Printing

Ed Horton, Navigation Corp

Charlene Jayamanne, National Marketing

Matthew Kent, Realty MD LLC

Virginia Kirkpatrick, CVK Personnel

Dave Kruse, Revelation Products

Kirk Mathews, Inpatient Management

Judy Meador, Former owner, St. Louis Small Business Monthly

Tom Mendenhal, REMM Ltd

John Morganthor, Aerocharter

Carm Natoli, Natoli Engineering

Terry Orf, Inpatient Management

Janet Poppen, Poppen and Associates CPAs PC

Danette Proctor, D-4 Investments

Anthony Ramirez, Anthony B. Ramirez PC

Dwight Scharnhorst, Photographer/State Rep

Jeanine Stewart, Certified Insurance Consultant?

Kelly Swanson, Port of Kimberling Marina & Campground LLC

Randy Swanson, LRN Enterprises Inc.

Maria Taxman

Bob Thomas, Aerocharter

Seung Lee Walston, Ellisville Cleaners

Eric West, Colonial West Apartments

Kevin Whelan, Pioneer Printing