Attention Small Business Owners:
Your Participation Wanted

As a small business owner, you can speak firsthand to the impact that this economic recession has had on our communities. At the national level, consumer activity represents 70% of the American economy. Here in Tennessee, it represents the difference between survival and failure for businesses such as my own. Moreover, the skyrocketing cost of health care is crippling small businesses. Our health care premiums are almost 20% higher than those paid by large businesses. Many of us can no longer afford health care for ourselves or our employees.

The Change that Works Small Business Committee promotes Tennessee’s small businesses which support affordable health care. We believe that healthy families translate into a stronger local economy and community and that’s good for businesses. As a member of the Tennessee Change That Works Small Business Committee, I am committed to ensuring that Congressman Jim Cooper - and the entire Tennessee Congressional delegation - hear our voices.

Yes, I will join the Change That Works Small Business Committee. As a member, I pledge to:

• Write a handwritten letter to members of Congress ensuring they hear why small business owners like me support health care reform.
• Be part of the campaign’s Rapid Response Team and speak out about why small business owners support health care reform.
• Visit the Tennessee Congressional Delegation over the recess and tell them why small business owners like me support health care reform.
• Post a sign at my business supporting health care reform. I support health care reform NOW!