Business for Shared Prosperity

PRESS CONFERENCE CALL, MONDAY, JULY 12, 10 AM ET

Contact: Bob Keener, 617/610-6766, bobkeener@businessforsharedprosperity.org

WHAT: Business leaders will explain the merits of financial reform for small businesses.

WHO:

* Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), former Goldman Sachs executive

* Margot Dorfman, CEO, U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

* Frank Knapp, Jr., President and CEO, South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce

WHEN: Monday, July 12 at 10 AM ET

WHERE (For Press Only): Call 951-262-4343. Passcode: 485413

WHY: Contrary to the claims of Big Bank/Big Business-funded lobby groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small business leaders and owners are backing strong financial reform. Small businesses have been hurt badly by the economic meltdown and continuing credit crunch. Many small business owners use home equity loans and personal credit cards to start and expand their businesses. Business owners and their customers need transparent and safe financial services.

Contact: Bob Keener, 617/610-6766, bobkeener@businessforsharedprosperity.org for more information and to arrange interviews with Ms. Dorfman, Mr. Knapp and small business owners around the country.

See the business statement in support of Consumer Financial Protection: http://businessforsharedprosperity.org/Financial%20Reform