Austin recognized as a “Small Business Champion” by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce

INDIANAPOLIS – The information below was issued by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce earlier today:

Five state legislators were given the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Champion Award today at ceremony in downtown Indianapolis. The honorees were chosen for their dedication to bettering Indiana’s business climate for small employers. The award is based on voting and advocacy during the 2014 legislative session.

The 2014 Small Business Champions are:

Sen. Mike Crider from Greenfield, Indiana Senate District 28;

Sen. Pete Miller from Avon, Indiana Senate District 24;

Rep. Terri Austin from Anderson, Indiana House District 36;

Rep. Milo Smith from Columbus, Indiana House District 59; and

Rep. Cindy Ziemke from Batesville, Indiana House District 55.

“Today we’re honoring state legislators who understand and appreciate the fact that Hoosier businesses—particularly small businesses—cannot flourish with a government constantly blocking their way,” says Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar. “Each one has shown support for the vital economic growth and job creation tools our state needs.”

The Small Business Champion awards have been given annually since 1993.

The honors were presented at the Chamber’s 2015 Central Indiana Legislative Preview luncheon, which featured a panel discussion by General Assembly caucus leaders on what to expect during the upcoming session.