To: The SBIR Advocacy

In view of the results of the election, I’ve written an open letter to the Republican House Leadership concerning the Chairmanship of the House Small Business Committee and published it as a column ( “Let’s End “Huggem-Muggem”!) on my blog, The SBIR Coach’s Playbook:  www.SBIRplaybook.com.  Copy attached for convenience, too.

If your District’s seat was won by a Republican, I encourage each of you to express your opinion on the importance of this Committee chairmanship to the SBIR reauthorization efforts to your District’s Representative, whether re- or newly-elected.  Remember, the more seniority they have, the more influential their voice. 

Even if your District seat is held by a Democrat, it’s important to touch base on this.  The Small Business Committee Ranking Member’s voice is important, and we need a friend in that role too.

It’s also important to begin the education process about SBIR’s value, especially to the House newcomers.  Newbies won’t have official addresses until January, but if you’re clever about it, you may be able to find a way to get the message to them.

Please pass this word on to your networks.  Thanks for your support.

Fred

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