• NASE Attends White House Economic Speech

NASE Attends White House Economic Speech

The government today announced the creation of 112,000 new jobs in June, and President George W. Bush took that occasion to speak to small business owners about the nation’s economic security. Several Members of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) attended the event, held in the East Room of the White House.

“I know that when the entrepreneur feels confident, when the small business owner invests, it’s more likely people will be able to find a job,” President Bush told the gathered group of about 200 entrepreneurs and small business association representatives.

A non-partisan trade association, the NASE supports several of President Bush’s small business initiatives, including making the accelerated reduction in individual income tax rates permanent and increasing the allowable amount for equipment expenses. Both are included in the president’s 2003 stimulus plan, as well as the creation of association health plans and health care tax credits.

Without a Political Action Committee, the NASE depends on the involvement of its 250,000 member businesses to gain access and influence with policy makers. Through the association’s online Legislative Action Center, Members can easily and quickly send letters, tell how legislation affects their business, and become involved in the advocacy process.

“I never thought I’d actually get an ‘invitation’ to attend an event in the White House, but through the NASE it happened,” said Chris Krupinski, a NASE Member from Fairfax, Virginia, and owner of the graphic design and fine arts firm ck art and design. “The NASE is truly there to support the self-employed. I appreciate the fact that the NASE opens their doors and invites their membership to really be a part of their organization.”

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