Issue Position: Business

Issue Position

As a member of the Planning Commission and Zoning Boards, I have helped to approve applications for newly built manufacturing and distribution centers. I am grateful for the many employment positions. Let's keep in mind that all businesses should be accountable to their workers and the public in general. Offer a decent living wage. Look at the reasonable housing prices in this community, and encourage your employees to live here. Realize the costs of owning an automobile may be out of reach for your newest employees, and reward those who car pool, or consider providing free TARC passes. Encourage your HR Department to truly engage with workers. Assist with housing and childcare--retention of employees is more cost effective than having to train a new worker. Look at best business practices at companies where worker satisfaction is high. And be mindful of your impact on our community and our environment. Let's keep building, but build smart.

I shop at and support small businesses. I hire local contractors. Let's keep our unique Southern Indiana businesses, and welcome new ones, with innovative financing options. Remember that a greater percent of money spent at locally-owned businesses stays here.

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