Evan Bayh: “Today, the Senate will unanimously pass the Small Business Reauthorization Act. This is a critically important piece of…”

“Today, the Senate will unanimously pass the Small Business Reauthorization Act. This is a critically important piece of legislation for the future of small business in America, and in turn, for our Nation's economy. Small businesses are the engines of economic growth, and they play a vital role in expanding our economy. This is something I believe in so strongly that for 2 weeks in August, I traveled across the State of Indiana to meet with small business owners and to host a series of small business summits. The purpose of these summits was to link people looking to start or expand their small businesses with every available Federal resource that could help them fulfill their dream. During my visits in Indiana, I saw first hand the differences small businesses can make in their communities. John Roembke, of Ossian, IN, used a Small Business Administration loan to start his manufacturing and design company nearly 30 years ago. He began as the sole employee for his company, but today he employs more than 60 Hoosiers.”