Quotes by Aida Alvarez

“Each of these small businesses can offer the opportunity to showcase the value of women in the workplace in a unique way. I encourage small-business owners and their employees to take their daughters to work with them on this special day, as I will.”

“It would be illegal to apply this proposed definition to any federal contract. The minority small business community is not well served by a resolution that flies in the face of existing laws.”

“Pro-Net gives small companies an edge by providing direct online exposure to contracting officers in charge of the $200 billion-per-year federal market.”

“We are excited about this step in the franchise registry project. The registry is a breakthrough effort to cut red tape, and we believe it will greatly up the approval process on franchise loans.”

“This dynamic week celebrates small business owners accomplishments, but also encourages these winners to continue their growth. You embody self-reliance, perseverance, hard work and optimism.”

“Knowing what is available out there to present to your employees and having access to various types of information about plans is vitally important. We have to encourage employees to participate and modernize their contributions to savings.”

“This year may be President Bushs best year; it would have been President Clintons worst year.”

“These loans will help finance economic revitalization in areas that have experienced trade-related job losses attributable to NAFTA. NAFTA has been a net plus for the nations economy, and the Clinton/Gore Administrations free trade policies have been a big contributor to our nations economic prosperity.”

“The new standards will provide these growing firms with continued access to SBAs small business development assistance, helping them succeed and serve their customers into the 21st century.”