*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***

Hearing – “Helping Small Business Innovators through the Research and Experimentation Tax Credit”

WASHINGTON- The House Small Business Committee, Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology will hold a hearing titled, “Helping Small Business Innovators through the Research and Experimentation Tax Credit” (also known as the R&D tax credit) on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building.  The Research and Experimentation Credit has always been an important supporter of technological breakthroughs and innovation. The Subcommittee will hear testimony from witnesses on how extending and improving the tax credit will support a variety of small business industries, especially during the current economic situation.

WHAT:       “Helping Small Business Innovators through the Research and Experimentation Tax Credit”

WHEN:       Thursday, July 9, 2009
                     10:00 a.m.

WHERE:     2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Witness List:
Chief Executive Officer
Morphix Technologies
Virginia Beach, VA

Mr. Scott Ferros
Chief Financial Officer
Blackhawk!
Norfolk, VA

Mr. Doug Wilson
Executive Vice President
LifeNet Health
Virginia Beach, VA

Dr. Karl Schoenbach
Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Mr. Ned Barrett
President
Direct Logic Solutions
Peoria, IL

Mr. Richard Bendis
President & CEO
Innovation America
Philadelphia, PA