NEWSRELEASE
For Release: April 29, 2003
Contact: John McDowell (202) 205-6941
john.mcdowell@sba.gov
SBA Number: 03-20 ADVO
Gov. Hoeven Supports North Dakota Small Business
Praised For Efforts To Bring Small Business Friendly Regulation To State
WASHINGTON, D.C. Governor John Hoeven was praised today for his efforts to bring small business friendly regulation to North Dakota by Chief Counsel for Advocacy Thomas M. Sullivan. Sullivan heads the federal office charged with reducing regulatory barriers to entrepreneurial success.
"Governor Hoeven worked closely with the legislature to bring small business issues to the forefront of the legislative session," said Sullivan. "This cooperation led to the signing of H.B. 1212, a bill that helps make the North Dakota regulatory process more small business friendly. Without his hard work and dedication to small business, the bill would never have become law. Im proud to say that North Dakota small business has a real champion in Governor Hoeven," he said.
Signed by Governor Hoeven, H.B. 1212 implements elements of small business friendly regulatory legislation put forward as a model by the Office of Advocacy of the SBA. The legislation is modeled after the federal Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). That act encourages entrepreneurial success by requiring federal agencies to consider their impact on small business before they issue final regulations.
"The Office of Advocacy saved small business owners over $21 billion in foregone regulatory compliance costs last year alone," said Sullivan. "We did that by bringing the voice of small business to federal agencies early in the regulatory process. The same thing can happen in the states if they adopt the model legislation," he said.
By listening to small business, federal agencies can ensure that funds, which would have been spent on over burdensome new regulations, are instead available for hiring new employees, purchasing new equipment, and making other investments. At the same time, agencies still meet their regulatory goals such as higher environmental quality, greater travel safety, better workplace conditions, and increased family financial security.
North Dakota small businesses and their representatives strongly back small business friendly regulation, rather than a one-size-fits-all regulatory mentality. Testifying in support before the legislature were the National Federation of Independent Business, then president of the Mandan-Bismarck Chamber of Commerce Dave McIver, and Fargo caterer John Carson.
For more information, visit the Office of Advocacy website at www.sba.gov/advo.
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Reps. Mark Dosch And George Keiser Support North Dakota Small Business
Praised For Efforts To Bring Small Business Friendly Regulation To State
WASHINGTON, D.C. Representatives Mark Dosch (R-Bismarck) and George Keiser (R-Bismarck) were praised today for their efforts to bring small business friendly regulation to North Dakota by Chief Counsel for Advocacy Thomas M. Sullivan. Sullivan heads the federal office charged with reducing regulatory barriers to entrepreneurial success.
"The North Dakota legislature brought a welcome focus to small business issues during its recently concluded session," said Sullivan. "Representative Dosch led that effort through his sponsorship of H.B. 1212, a bill that helps make the North Dakota regulatory process more small business friendly. Chairman Keiser played a key role by shepherding the bill through his committee. Without their hard work and dedication, the bill would never have made it to Governor Hoeven for his signature. Im proud to say that North Dakota small business has real champions in Representatives Dosch and Keiser," he said.
Signed by Governor Hoeven, H.B. 1212 implements elements of small business friendly regulatory legislation put forward as a model by the Office of Advocacy of the SBA. The legislation is modeled after the federal Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). That act encourages entrepreneurial success by requiring federal agencies to consider their impact on small business before they issue final regulations.
"The Office of Advocacy saved small business owners over $21 billion in foregone regulatory compliance costs last year alone," said Sullivan. "We did that by bringing the voice of small business to federal agencies early in the regulatory process. The same thing can happen in the states if they adopt the model legislation," he said.
By listening to small business, federal agencies can ensure that funds, which would have been spent on over burdensome new regulations, are instead available for hiring new employees, purchasing new equipment, and making other investments. At the same time, agencies still meet their regulatory goals such as higher environmental quality, greater travel safety, better workplace conditions, and increased family financial security.
North Dakota small businesses and their representatives strongly back small business friendly regulation, rather than a one-size-fits-all regulatory mentality. Testifying in support before the legislature were the National Federation of Independent Business, then president of the Mandan-Bismarck Chamber of Commerce Dave McIver, and Fargo caterer John Carson.
For more information, visit the Office of Advocacy website at www.sba.gov/advo.
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Sen. Mutch Supports North Dakota Small Business
Praised For Efforts To Bring Small Business Friendly Regulation To State
WASHINGTON, D.C. Senator Duane Mutch (R- Larimore) was praised today for his efforts to bring small business friendly regulation to North Dakota by Chief Counsel for Advocacy Thomas M. Sullivan. Sullivan heads the federal office charged with reducing regulatory barriers to entrepreneurial success.
"The North Dakota legislature brought a welcome focus to small business issues during its recently concluded session," said Sullivan. "Chairman Mutch led that effort by shepherding through his committee H.B. 1212, a bill that helps make the North Dakota regulatory process more small business friendly. Without his hard work and dedication to small business, the bill would never have made it to Governor Hoeven for his signature. Im proud to say that North Dakota small business has a real champion in Senator Mutch," he said.
Signed by Governor Hoeven, H.B. 1212 implements elements of small business friendly regulatory legislation put forward as a model by the Office of Advocacy of the SBA. The legislation is modeled after the federal Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). That act encourages entrepreneurial success by requiring federal agencies to consider their impact on small business before they issue final regulations.
"The Office of Advocacy saved small business owners over $21 billion in foregone regulatory compliance costs last year alone," said Sullivan. "We did that by bringing the voice of small business to federal agencies early in the regulatory process. The same thing can happen in the states if they adopt the model legislation," he said.
By listening to small business, federal agencies can ensure that funds, which would have been spent on over burdensome new regulations, are instead available for hiring new employees, purchasing new equipment, and making other investments. At the same time, agencies still meet their regulatory goals such as higher environmental quality, greater travel safety, better workplace conditions, and increased family financial security.
North Dakota small businesses and their representatives strongly back small business friendly regulation, rather than a one-size-fits-all regulatory mentality. Testifying in support before the legislature were the National Federation of Independent Business, then president of the Mandan-Bismarck Chamber of Commerce Dave McIver, and Fargo caterer John Carson.
For more information, visit the Office of Advocacy website at www.sba.gov/advo
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Rep. Ekstrom Supports North Dakota Small Business
Praised For Efforts To Bring Small Business Friendly Regulation To State
WASHINGTON, D.C. Representative Mary Ekstrom (D-Fargo) was praised today for her efforts to bring small business friendly regulation to North Dakota by Chief Counsel for Advocacy Thomas M. Sullivan. Sullivan heads the federal office charged with reducing regulatory barriers to entrepreneurial success.
"The North Dakota legislature brought a welcome focus to small business issues during its recently concluded session," said Sullivan. "Representative Ekstrom led bi-partisan support of H.B. 1212, a bill that helps make the North Dakota regulatory process more small business friendly. Without her hard work and dedication to small business, the bill would never have made it to Governor Hoeven for his signature. Im proud to say that North Dakota small business has a real champion in Representative Ekstrom," he said.
Signed by Governor Hoeven, H.B. 1212 implements elements of small business friendly regulatory legislation put forward as a model by the Office of Advocacy of the SBA. The legislation is modeled after the federal Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). That act encourages entrepreneurial success by requiring federal agencies to consider their impact on small business before they issue final regulations.
"The Office of Advocacy saved small business owners over $21 billion in foregone regulatory compliance costs last year alone," said Sullivan. "We did that by bringing the voice of small business to federal agencies early in the regulatory process. The same thing can happen in the states if they adopt the model legislation," he said.
By listening to small business, federal agencies can ensure that funds, which would have been spent on over burdensome new regulations, are instead available for hiring new employees, purchasing new equipment, and making other investments. At the same time, agencies still meet their regulatory goals such as higher environmental quality, greater travel safety, better workplace conditions, and increased family financial security.
North Dakota small businesses and their representatives strongly back small business friendly regulation, rather than a one-size-fits-all regulatory mentality. Testifying in support before the legislature were the National Federation of Independent Business, then president of the Mandan-Bismarck Chamber of Commerce Dave McIver, and Fargo caterer John Carson.
For more information, visit the Office of Advocacy website at www.sba.gov/advo.
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Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent voice for small business within the federal government. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy directs the office. The Chief Counsel advances the views, concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policy makers. Economic research, policy analyses, and small business outreach help identify issues of concern. Regional Advocates and an office in Washington, DC, support the Chief Counsels efforts. For more information on the Office of Advocacy, visit www.sba.gov/advo, or call (202) 205-6533.
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