LoBiondo Presented with ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ Award

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02) was presented with the “Spirit of Enterprise” award for his strong voting record on critical business issues in 2015. Bruce Josten, executive vice president for Government Affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, presented LoBiondo with the award at a ceremony on Capitol Hill.
“Throughout South Jersey’s economic challenges I have remained focused on pro-growth policies that will help bring new opportunities to our region and assist those residents looking for full-time work. A critical part of our recovery continues to be the growth and success of small businesses, which serve as the engine of our economy across our region,” said LoBiondo. “From the municipal level to the federal government, we must continue to put forth policies that will give small businesses the confidence to hire and entrepreneurs the desire to invest locally. I will continue to work with all of South Jersey’s chapters to grow our economy and am pleased to accept the U.S. Chamber’s ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ award.”
In its 28^th year, the U.S. Chamber’s “Spirit of Enterprise” award is given annually to members of Congress based on rankings it gives for key business votes outlined in its yearly publication, How They Voted. Those members of Congress who support the Chamber’s position on at least 70% of those votes receive the award. LoBiondo compiled an 85 percent score with the Chamber last year. 
LoBiondo joins his New Jersey colleagues Tom MacArthur (03), Chris Smith (04), Leonard Lance (07), and Rodney Frelinghuysen (11) in receiving the honors. The complete list of recipients can be found at www.uschamber.com/report/how-they-voted.        
“We are pleased to recognize Congressman LoBiondo for engaging in pro-business policymaking that helps strengthen our nation’s spirit of enterprise,” said Tom Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “The Spirit of Enterprise Award honors those members of Congress who are committed to ensuring that American businesses can continue to operate and succeed in a free enterprise system.”
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.