It’s been a busy National Small Business Week. Here’s a quick wrap up of what the Congressman has done this week to listen to and fight for small business owners in New Jersey:

Introduced Bill to Help Overcome Red Tape – Working with Senator Shaheen from New Hampshire, Andy introduced a bill in the House (with Shaheen introducing a concurrent bill in the Senate) that will help small business owners navigate red tape by strengthening the SBA’s Office of the National Ombudsman.

Announced the Formation of a Small Business Advisory Council – Helping small businesses doesn’t start in DC, it starts by listening to small business owners in New Jersey. That’s why Andy has formed a Small Business Advisory Council, with co-chairs in Ocean and Burlington Counties, to work together an provide tangible solutions to help empower entrepreneurs.

Visited with Small Business Owners in Ocean and Burlington Counties – Andy took a listening tour of small businesses across New Jersey’s 3^rd. In Ocean, he toured small businesses in Toms River, where he heard about the work the Business Improvement District is doing. In Burlington, he talked with business owners in Mt. Holly about ways Congress can help them grow their businesses.

Brought the Voice of New Jersey Small Biz to the Capitol – The House Committee on Small Business held a hearing featuring the voices of small business owners from across the country. Kristofor Sabey, a small business owner from Seaside Heights, shared his insights and story with the committee.

Spoke Out to Thank Small Business Owners – Andy took to the floor of the House to thank small business owners for their contributions, and encourage his colleagues to listen and learn from their successes.

Joined Politico Live Panel on Strengthening Entrepreneurs – Andy spoke on a bipartisan panel as part of Politico’s United States of Entrepreneurs event about what Washington can be doing to help small business owners across the country.