Strengthening small business is critical to healing our economy.  I support strategies that bring businesses together with nonprofits and the government sector to address issues.  I support resources that provide technical assistance and access to funding through increased small business loans, and tax credits for creating jobs.  I support sensible tax policies that reward success while ensuring fairness.  I support the development of green technologies, alternative energy, and the infrastructure that will add to their successful operations and to the creation of 21st century jobs.