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“Increasing Access to Capital for Small Businesses”

Washington, D.C., October 13, 2009 | Angela Landers ((202) 226-1581)

Hearing: “Increasing Access to Capital for Small Businesses”

WASHINGTON-  The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing entitled, “Increasing Access to Capital for Small Businesses,” on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 11:30 am in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The Committee will examine legislative proposals to increase access to capital for small businesses.

WHAT:       “Increasing Access to Capital for Small Businesses”

WHEN:        Wednesday, October 14, 2009
                     11:30 am

WHERE:     2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Witness List—for planning purposes only:

Panel I

Mr. Cass Johnson
CEO
National Council of Textile Organizations

Mr. Martin Sabarsky, JD, MBA
Chief Financial Officer & COO
HR BioPetroleum, Inc
On behalf of Biotechnology Industry Organization

Dr. Thomas G. Zimmerman, D.O.
Director, Osteopathic Medical Education
Program Director, Osteopathic Family Medicine Residency
South Nassau Communities Hospital
On behalf of American Osteopathic Association

Mr. Ryan P. Fochler
President/Owner
Dog Paws ‘n Cat Claws Pet Care, Inc.
On behalf of Corporation for Enterprise Development

Mr. Matthew Shay
CEO
International Franchise Association

Panel II

Mr. Mark Sekul
Senior Vice President, Business Services
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
On behalf of National Association of Federal Credit Unions

Ms. Zola Finch
Director of Finance
RMI CDC
On behalf of National Association of Development Companies

Ms. Carolyn C. Galiette
Senior Managing Director
Ironwood Capital
On behalf of National Association for Small Business Investment Companies

Ms. Suzette Dutch
Managing Partner
Triathlon Medical Venture Partners, LLC
On behalf of National Venture Capital Association

Mr. R. Michael S. Menzies, Sr.
President & CEO
Easton Bank & Trust
On behalf of Independent Community Bankers of America

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