Garrett Richter Honored as Small Business Champion

Florida Senate President Pro Tempore Garrett Richter, R-Naples, was honored as a Champion of Small Business" by the National Coalition for Capital last week. Richter was honored for his work supporting the Florida New Markets tax credit.

This award recognizes Senator Richters important work to preserve and create jobs through access to capital policy that helps Florida small businesses grow and develop, said Michael Votta, the president of the National Coalition for Capital. Senator Richter has demonstrated he is a champion of small business, and his efforts will have an enduring positive impact on Florida.

Now more than ever, its critical that elected officials do their part to advance innovative access to capital policies that allow small businesses to grow and prosper, Richter said. I am pleased to be among those honored for supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs as they strive to preserve and grow jobs in their communities.

Richter was one of 25 state legislators from across the nation honored with the award.