NAPA--- Today Mike Thompson announced that his re-election campaign for Congress has received the support of over 40 business organizations and small businesses from across the district.
“Fixing our economy is my number one priority,” said Thompson. “We need to create jobs, and the best way to do that is to make sure our small businesses have all the tools necessary so that they can continue to grow. I’m proud that our business community is supporting my bid for re-election, so that I can continue to serve the people of the First District.”
“Mike Thompson has been a strong advocate for our business community for the last twenty years,” said Randy Martinsen, Chairman of the Board of the Napa Chamber of Commerce. “The Napa Chamber of Commerce endorses him, and looks forward to working with him to achieve results for our community.”
"Having spent a lot of time in Washington over the past year, it is clear that Mike Thompson is the kind of representative every district wishes it had,” said Ridgely Evers, Sonoma County farmer and small business owner. “Pragmatic rather than dogmatic, Mike rejects easy answers, choosing instead to get at, and solve, real problems. He is deeply respected -- and listened to -- on both sides of the aisle, making him unusually effective at getting things done. His appreciation for the actual needs of small business owners is unmatched, as is his commitment to finding answers. I only wish there were more like him."
“Supporting Mike Thompson for reelection in the first Congressional district is truly an honor,” said Marty Lombardi of the Savings Bank of Mendocino County, a small community bank. “I cannot think of a public servant that has been a better advocate or provided better representation for the constituency he serves than Mike Thompson. We are truly blessed to have him in Washington during these times of unprecedented challenge and opportunity.”
Thompson announced that he has received the following endorsements from the business community*:
Sacramento-Metro Chamber of Commerce
Napa Chamber of Commerce
Napa County Farm Bureau
Lake County Farm Bureau
Blake Alexandre, Alexandre Dairy
Mary Keehn, Cypress Grove Chevre
Neal Ewald, Green Diamond Resource Company
Beverly Wolfe, Avalon Restaurant
Robert Goodman, Robert Goodman Wines
Mitch Farro, Pacific Coast Fish, Wildlife & Wetland Restoration Association
Paul Lubitz, Holly Yashi, Inc.
Mel & Hollis Kreb, Floodplain Produce
Ted Loring, National Association of Realtors
Brian Kelly, Charter Oak Bank
Joe Peatman, Gasser Foundation
Bob Pestoni, Upper Valley Disposal & Recycling
Harry Price, Napa Mill
Lisa Schaffner, Sonoma County Alliance
Art Ibleto, Pasta King
Marty Lombardi, Savings Bank of Mendocino
Bill Pauli & Janet, Yokayo Wine Company
Brian Kelly, Charter Oak Bank
Bob Torres, Trinchero Family Estates
Bill Bartolucci, Bartolucci and Sons
Greg Cole, Celadon/Cole’s Chop House
Bill Kreysler, Kreysler & Associates
Sara O'Donnell, Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County
Paul Dolan, Mendocino Wine Co.
Jim Goltz, Mendo-Retech Industries Spencer Brewer
Karan Mackey, Lakeport English Inn
Marie Beery, Saw Shop Gallery Bistro
David Weiss, Bella Vista Farming
Margaret Walker-Stimmel, MWS Consulting
Gerald & Shirley Ployez, Ployez Winery
Stephen & Angela Carter, Carter & Carter Law
Manuel Mendoza, Grower
Clay Shannon, Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery
Peter Windrem, Attorney At Law
Greg Biagi, Biagi Brothers Trucking
** This is a partial list of endorsements only. For a complete list of endorsements please click on the Endorsements Tab.
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