Vote For Matt Hudson for Florida State Representative House District 101

NAPLES, Fla., July 22, 2009 –Florida State Representative Matt Hudson (R-Naples) was recently honored with a “Champion of Small Business” Award from the National Coalition for Capital. Rep. Hudson and 24 other elected officials and community leaders from around the nation were recognized for their efforts at the National Coalition for Capital Awards Ceremony and Dinner, held on July 21st at The Capital Grille in Philadelphia, Pa. The Champion of Small Business Awards recognize individuals for taking a leadership role in supporting innovative economic development initiatives designed to encourage the growth of emerging businesses.

”Rep. Hudson and the other winners of this award are doing important work in underserved communities across the country, during particularly challenging economic times,” said Ben Dupuy, executive director of the National Coalition for Capital. ”Rep. Hudson is a true champion of small business development and his  advocacy will continue to have a measurable impact on access to capital in Florida, leading to job creation and business growth in the communities that need it most.”

Representative Hudson, who was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2007, represents District 101 (parts of Collier and Broward Counties). He serves as a member of the Florida House Economic Development Policy Committee, the Elder & Family Services Policy Committee, and the Government Accountability Act Council, among others. A dedicated advocate for Florida’s small businesses, Rep. Hudson has taken a leadership role in championing pro-business policies which encourage job creation and economic growth.

”It is important to continue to seek innovative solutions that help our small businesses grow and thrive,” said Rep. Hudson. “I am honored to have received the Champion of Small Business Award from the National Coalition for Capital.”

The National Coalition for Capital (NCFC) is a non-profit, nationwide coalition of leaders supporting economic development and job creation through long-term access to capital for entrepreneurs and emerging companies. NCFC’s mission includes serving as a resource for promising small and emerging companies, entrepreneurs, investors, economic developers, and other stakeholders within the nation’s emerging infrastructure. To learn more about NCFC, visit www.nationalcoalitionforcapital.org.