ORLANDO, FL, October 20, 2009 – Representative Eric Eisnaugle (R-Orlando) announced today, after weeks of planning, that he will host The Central Florida Small Business Summit on November16^th from 4-7 pm.  The event will be held at the University of Central Florida Executive Development Center in downtown Orlando and will feature a bi-partisan panel of legislators to listen to local small business owners struggling with the economy and burdensome state regulations.

“Getting Florida’s economy back on track is my number one priority, and local small businesses play an important role in providing jobs for Central Floridians,” said Eisnaugle, who serves as the Vice-Chair of the House Economic Development Policy Committee.  “If we want more jobs in Florida, we must develop better strategies for growing small business.”

The Small Business Administration says that while small businesses employ half of all private sector employees, they also spend 45% more per employee on regulatory compliance.

“It’s troubling to think that some employers may have to shut their doors due to unfair regulations which drive up costs,” said Eisnaugle. “Florida needs to foster a friendly environment for small businesses and job creation.”

Eisnaugle invited representatives from Governor Crist’s office along with other small business resources shortly after he began planning the Summit in August. He has also recruited twelve area chambers of commerce to help facilitate participation by local businesses.

The Central Florida Small Business Summit is free and open to the public.  Seating, however, is limited and anyone wishing to attend is encouraged to RSVP.

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