NAVB – Small Business Day at the Capitol
I had the great pleasure of going to the Capitol building, as a guest of NAVB, for small business day today. NAVB is an organization comprised of small to medium sized business owners in the vaping community who organize their efforts and resources towards advocating for vaping rights. As a small group of business owners, we mingled with other small business owners and politicians in an open and peaceful discussion over lunch. We came together today and got some real face time interaction. I feel that Phoenix will continue to be a burgeoning powerhouse for the vaping industry. Today I got to witness an important discussion with our state legislators in light of a bill to tax e-liquid at the rate of a dollar per milliliter.
After taking a question from Natalie Higgins of Valor Vapor, newly elected speaker of the house, David Gowan, approached her to continue their discussion about her concerns. Gowan established an open line of communication, so that any further e-cig bills could be brought to his attention immediately. He was extremely approachable and even went as far as to give his personal contact information in the event that there are any questions about bills related to e-cigs down the line. Gowan also encouraged Higgins to come see him face to face with any concerns. Gowan believes the best approach to issues regarding small business is to destroy legislative barriers and allow business to bring prosperity to the valley. He was excited to see young entrepreneurs creating jobs and establishing a thriving industry and will actively fight to adopt policies which protect small business rights.
I had the great pleasure of going to the Capitol building, as a guest of NAVB, for small business day today. NAVB is an organization comprised of small to medium sized business owners in the vaping community who organize their efforts and resources towards advocating for vaping rights. As a small group of business owners, we mingled with other small business owners and politicians in an open and peaceful discussion over lunch. We came together today and got some real face time interaction. I feel that Phoenix will continue to be a burgeoning powerhouse for the vaping industry. Today I got to witness an important discussion with our state legislators in light of a bill to tax e-liquid at the rate of a dollar per milliliter.
After taking a question from Natalie Higgins of Valor Vapor, newly elected speaker of the house, David Gowan, approached her to continue their discussion about her concerns. Gowan established an open line of communication, so that any further e-cig bills could be brought to his attention immediately. He was extremely approachable and even went as far as to give his personal contact information in the event that there are any questions about bills related to e-cigs down the line. Gowan also encouraged Higgins to come see him face to face with any concerns. Gowan believes the best approach to issues regarding small business is to destroy legislative barriers and allow business to bring prosperity to the valley. He was excited to see young entrepreneurs creating jobs and establishing a thriving industry and will actively fight to adopt policies which protect small business rights.
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