From Make the Road
September 3, 2009
Contact: Becca Telzak (English and Spanish):
347-512-9073, rebecca.telzak@maketheroadny.org
HUNDREDS OF SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS SPEAK OUT FOR A PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN AND IMMIGRANT INCLUSION IN HEALTH REFORM AND
ANNOUNCE HEALTH REFORM POSTER CAMPAIGN
WHAT:
Press Conference with small business owners in
Small businesses urge their Congress people to go back to DC and fight for health reform that includes a public plan and immigrant inclusion.
Several small business owners will tell their stories in front of a local coffee shop, unveil new poster campaign, and use of a stamp on coffee cups.
WHEN:
Friday September 4th, 2009 at 10:00 AM
WHERE:
Espresso 77;
WHO:
Small business owners in
WHY:
As part of these August recess efforts, Small Business United for Health Care has organized a poster campaign where 500 businesses in New York have placed posters in their windows showing support for real health care reform with real coverage, shared commitment, the choice of a public plan and immigrant inclusion. H.R. 3200 contains critical elements that will benefit small businesses.
Photo/Interview
Small Business United for Health Care is a project of Make the Road New York www.maketheroadny.org and affiliated with the Main Street Alliance -- a national network of small business coalitions in a dozen states working with small business owners advance health care that works for small businesses, our employees and the economy: www.mainstreetalliance.org.