Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, this amendment is very straightforward. It ensures that $5 million within the Small Business Administration's entrepreneurial development program is spent in support of the Small Business Administration's Regional Innovation Clusters program. Earlier this year the SBA awarded a $500,000 contract through this Regional Innovation Clusters program to an organization in my district called the Conductor. The Conductor is a public-private partnership between the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas, and Startup Junkie in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Conductor is one of seven clusters nationwide to be awarded this competitive contract, and this important funding will enable the Conductor to bolster its ability and expand its footprint across underserved areas particularly in rural Arkansas. With only a small amount of money, $5 million, the SBA can continue to drive innovation and job creation in Arkansas. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Womack).”