[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 111 (Thursday, July 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1078]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BREVARD SMALL BUSINESS 
                           ASSISTANCE COUNCIL

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                            HON. BILL POSEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 2015

  Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, small businesses are the backbone of our 
economy and have historically created the bulk of new jobs in America. 
Wherever and whenever efforts are undertaken to encourage small 
business development and entrepreneurship, we make our economy stronger 
and provide new opportunities to hard working Americans and their 
families. One such organization dedicated to this cause is the Brevard 
Small Business Assistance Council (BSBAC).
  Founded in 1985, BSBAC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to 
promoting the growth of small businesses in Brevard County, Florida, by 
providing networking opportunities, learning and coordinating advocacy 
on issues that influence businesses in Brevard County. Some of its 
members include Brevard County's local governments and chambers of 
commerce, banks, legal offices, the federal government and many prime 
contractors for the Air Force and NASA.
  On August 1, 2015 the Brevard Small Business Assistance Council will 
achieve a great milestone in its life and celebrate its 30th 
Anniversary.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating BSBAC for their 
successful efforts over the past 30 years to support local business 
development, and salute their continued commitment to enhancing 
commercial and government procurement opportunities for Brevard County 
and Florida's small businesses.

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