Governor Taps Smith to Help Out Small Businesses

Gov. Kate Brown has announced the appointment of State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) to the Small Business Advisory Cabinet.

The cabinet is responsible for developing recommendations on how state government can support small business owners and emerging entrepreneurs and advance statewide economic growth. Smith is one of nine individuals appointed to the cabinet and the only member from Eastern Oregon.

“Over the last two decades I have witnessed first-hand Gov. Brown’s commitment to small business, in both word and deed,” said Smith. “I am honored to be a voice for Eastern Oregon small business owners and I look forward to working with cabinet members and the Governor.”

Professionally, Smith has over 20 years of small business development experience, serving hundreds of business owners each year. Smith also has an extensive background in both commercial and industrial business financing.

The Small Business Advisory Cabinet will deliver recommendations on three priorities by Oct. 1: (1) How state government can further the support and promotion of small business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. (2) How state government can increase access to capital. (3) How state government can streamline regulations to help small business owners and prospective entrepreneurs navigate the myriad of laws and policies of state government.