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"Rubio Names Scotlynn USA as the Senate Small Business of the Week"

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A press release dated October 23, 2020 in which U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, names Scotlynn USA Division, Inc. of Fort Myers, FL as the Senate Small Business of the Week. The release carries the text of Rubio's video message, which says the company has provided trucking services and logistical support for farmers in Florida for over a decade. The message states that Scotlynn USA raised funds and distributed thousands of meals with Feeding America during the coronavirus pandemic. It says the company was approved for a Paycheck Protection Program loan and, as a result, kept 214 employees on its payroll. The release closes with a note on the committee's oversight of legislation relating to the Small Business Administration.

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Title: Rubio Names Scotlynn USA as the Senate Small Business of the Week
Date: 2020-10-23

Rubio Names Scotlynn USA as the Senate Small Business of the Week

October 23, 2020

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, named Scotlynn USA Division, Inc. of Fort Myers, FL as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week.

Rubio released the following video message to congratulate Scotlynn USA Division, Inc. as the Senate Small Business of the Week. A broadcast quality version can be found here.

“I’m Marco Rubio, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and today I am honored to recognize Scotlynn USA Division, Inc. of Fort Myers Florida, as the Senate Small Business of the Week.

“For over a decade, they’ve provided trucking services and logistical support for farmers throughout the state of Florida.

“Their entrepreneurship is recognized by local and industry organizations.

“Additionally, the U.S. Small Business Administration named owner & founder Ryan Carter as the 2020 Florida Small Business Person of the Year.

“Like many of Florida’s small businesses, Scotlynn USA stepped up to help its community combat the coronavirus pandemic.

“They raised funds and distributed thousands of meals with Feeding America and volunteered along with other local organizations.

“And earlier this year, Scotlynn USA was approved for a Paycheck Protection Program loan.

“As a result, they were able to keep 214 employees on their payroll and continue their critical work of keeping our nation fed.

“Congratulations to the entire team at Scotlynn USA!

“I look forward to your continued success and innovation.”

As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Senator Rubio continues the tradition of honoring America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship oversees proposed legislation on matters relating to the Small Business Administration and investigates all problems relating to America’s small businesses.

Permalink: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2020/10/rubio-names-scotlynn-usa-as-the-senate-small-business-of-the-week

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