North Carolina is home to more than 163,600 small businesses that employ 1.6 million people, about half of the state's private work force. To say that these businesses are a vital component of our national economy would be an understatement. We must ensure that we support these industries and small businesses that drive our economy and create jobs in our local communities. Right now, we need real solutions to help create jobs, build a healthy economy, and provide more opportunity in the workplace.
Unfortunately, it seems like every time we turn around, Washington is creating more rules for compliance, more paperwork and more red tape. The problem is federal agencies are run by folks who don't understand how our local businesses operate. These bureaucrats consistently make it harder for businesses to grow and hire. I'm determined to reverse this course and get the federal government out of the way to make sure our small businesses can thrive and supply good jobs to hardworking people.
As your Representative, I remain committed to working with both Republicans and Democrats to cultivate an environment where small businesses can succeed and folks can get the jobs they deserve.