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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
12-May-1992 03:48pm
TO:
(See Below)
FROM:
Robert H. Simon
Office of Communications
SUBJECT: SMALL BUSINESS CEREMONY - -- ROSE GARDEN
I thought I'd try e-mail on this one since there's not much to
report.
The ceremony went very well. The President's delivery was smooth
with no hitches. The audience of business persons reacted very
well to the annoucenment of payroll tax simplification.
He generated two spontaneous bits of applause by saying business
shouldn't have to do the government's paperwork and bureaucracy
must "put people first, treating taxpayers as customers.'
He was also very gracious to the small business persons of the
year -- pointing them out for applause.
All in all (for me, anyway) a very satisfying final event.
DISTRIBUTION:
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TO: Susan M. Nix
TO: Jean M. Bunton
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Date
Time 9:06
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SMALL BUSINESS WEEK \ ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1992 \ 3:00 P.M.
I WANT TO RECOGNIZE TREASURY SECRETARY NICK BRADY,
IRS COMMISSIONER SHIRLEY PETERSON, AND MY COUNSEL
BOYDEN GRAY -- ALL DOING AN OUTSTANDING JOB. I ALSO
WANT TO SALUTE SBA ADMINISTRATOR PAT SAIKI, WHO WAS AT
MY SIDE LAST WEEK IN L.A. AS WE SURVEYED WHAT CAN BE
DONE TO HELP THAT CITY.
IT'S HARD ON THIS SMALL BUSINESS DAY NOT To THINK
OF THE THOUSANDS OF SMALL BUSINESSPEOPLE WHO SUFFERED
DAMAGE IN Los ANGELES.
- 2 -
MY COMMITMENT TO THEM IS THIS: WE'RE WORKING TO GET
WHATEVER DISASTER ASSISTANCE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CAN
PROVIDE INTO THEIR HANDS IN RECORD TIME. THEY'VE
SUFFERED ENOUGH -- AND I'M TRYING TO MAKE SURE
FRUSTRATION WITH RED TAPE AND GOVERNMENT BUREAUCRACY
DOESN'T ADD TO THEIR TROUBLES. I KNOW THE SBA HAS BEEN
IN THE FOREFRONT OF THIS EFFORT, WORKING WITH OUR TASK
FORCE UNDER THE ABLE LEADERSHIP OF DAVID KEARNS.
- 3 -
As YOU KNOW, TODAY I CALLED CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS
OF BOTH PARTIES TO THE WHITE HOUSE. AND I'M PLEASED
WITH THE EARLY RESULTS OF OUR EFFORT TO FORGE A
BI-PARTISAN BASIS OF SUPPORT FOR OUR OPPORTUNITY
AGENDA FOR AMERICA'S INNER CITIES. IT'S A PROMISING
START -- AND WE'LL PUSH AHEAD.
WE'RE HERE TODAY BECAUSE IT'S SMALL BUSINESS WEEK,
AND WE HAVE WITH US FROM ALL 50 STATES AND BEYOND, THE
SMALL BUSINESS PERSONS OF THE YEAR.
- 4 -
WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE -- AMERICA'S ULTIMATE
MOM-AND-POP OPERATION. III
I GOT MY START IN LIFE AS A SMALL BUSINESSMAN IN
TEXAS. I KNOW HOW IT FEELS To START SOMETHING FROM
SCRATCH. WORK WITH IT DAY AND NIGHT, AND HOPE YOU
SUCCEED. SUCCESS GOES TO THOSE WHO WORK HARD, REFUSE
TO GIVE UP, AND LEARN FROM THEIR MISTAKES.
I ALSO KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO COPE WITH FEDERAL
REGULATIONS AND PAPERWORK. SOMETIMES BUREAUCRATS MAKE
THINGS NEEDLESSLY COMPLICATED.
- 5 -
THEY FORGET THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO SERVE THE TAXPAYERS THE
SAME WAY A BUSINESS HAS To SERVE ITS CUSTOMERS.
THAT ATTITUDE IN GOVERNMENT IS NOT ONLY WRONG, IT'S
BAD FOR BUSINESS. So TODAY, WE'RE DOING SOMETHING
ABOUT IT. To HONOR THESE OUTSTANDING BUSINESS PEOPLE,
WE'RE GOING TO DO SOMETHING OUTSTANDING FOR SMALL
BUSINESSES ACROSS AMERICA.
- 6 -
EVERY BUSINESSMAN AND WOMAN SITTING HERE CAN TELL
YOU HOW BURDENSOME IT IS TO COMPLY WITH THE I.R.S.'s
PAYROLL TAX RULES. IF THEY CAN'T TELL YOU, IT'S
BECAUSE THEY'RE PAYING ANOTHER COMPANY TO COPE WITH ALL
THE HEADACHES FOR THEM.
TODAY, THE I.R.S. IS IMPLEMENTING FASTER, CHEAPER,
AND SIMPLER WAYS FOR BUSINESSES LARGE AND SMALL TO DEAL
WITH THE PAYROLL TAX SYSTEM. THIS WEEK, THE I.R.S.
WILL ISSUE A PROPOSED RULE TO REDUCE THE COMPLICATED
DEPOSIT SCHEDULE.
- 7 -
LARGE COMPANIES WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE PAYROLL TAX
DEPOSITS ON A FIXED DAY OF THE WEEK. MOREOVER, AS MANY
AS 75% OF ALL BUSINESSES WILL MAKE PAYMENTS JUST ONCE A
MONTH. THESE SIMPLIFICATIONS WILL SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE
THE COST, CONFUSION AND COMPLEXITY OF THE PAYROLL TAX
SYSTEM.
WE'RE ALSO MOVING FORWARD TO ELIMINATE ALL THE
DUPLICATE W-2 FORMS AND OTHER PAYROLL TAX INFORMATION
THAT EMPLOYERS HAVE BEEN REQUIRED TO SUPPLY.
- 8 -
WE ARE WORKING TO SET UP A SINGLE WAGE REPORTING SYSTEM
so THAT SEPARATE FORMS DON'T HAVE TO BE SENT TO THE
I.R.S., DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND STATE
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
IN JUNE, AN EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM IN GEORGIA, SOUTH
CAROLINA AND FLORIDA WILL LET EMPLOYERS MAKE TAX
PAYMENTS ELECTRONICALLY -- WITHOUT EVEN LEAVING THEIR
OFFICE. No MORE PAPER COUPONS TO FILE, OR STANDING IN
LINE AT THE BANK.
- 9 -
SMALL BUSINESS LEARNED LONG AGO THAT COMPUTERS
COULD DO MORE WORK IN LESS TIME FOR LESS COST. IT'S
TIME WE BRING GOVERNMENT OUT OF THE HORSE-AND-BUGGY ERA
AND INTO THE INFORMATION AGE -- AND STOP HAVING
BUSINESS DO THE GOVERNMENT'S PAPERWORK. III
THE I.R.S. MAY NOT BE THE MOST POPULAR AGENCY IN
TOWN, BUT THEY'RE WORKING HARD NOT TO BE THE MOST
INFURIATING.
- 10 -
LAST MONTH, THE I.R.S. CENTER IN OGDEN, UTAH WON THE
PRESIDENT'S AWARD FOR QUALITY, WHICH GOES TO-THE
GOVERNMENT OFFICE THAT PROVIDES EXCELLENT PUBLIC
SERVICE IN A COST-EFFECTIVE MANNER. IT'S THIS NEW KIND
OF ATTITUDE IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE THAT MUST BE BROUGHT
TO EVERY FEDERAL BUREAUCRACY -- PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST,
TREATING TAXPAYERS AS CUSTOMERS.
- 11 -
THE SMALL BUSINESS WINNERS HERE KNOW WHAT I'M
TALKING ABOUT. JAMES FLEMING STARTED HIS METAL
COMPONENT BUSINESS IN HIS BASEMENT, AND TURNED IT INTO
A $15 MILLION INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. JIM HAS DESIGNED
EVERYTHING FROM MEDICAL EQUIPMENT USED IN HIP
REPLACEMENTS To AN ASSEMBLY LINE FOR JIFFY POP POPCORN.
RICHARD STEWART TURNED A PART-TIME HOBBY SELLING
NATURAL SPICES INTO AMERICA'S LARGEST SUPPLIER OF BULK
HERBS, SPICES, GOURMET COFFEE AND TEA To THE NATURAL
FOODS INDUSTRY.
- 12 -
AND THEN THERE'S AMELIA McCoy. HER BUSINESS BEGAN
AS AN ACT OF LOVE: MAKING HAIR RIBBONS FOR HER
GRANDDAUGHTERS. Now THE HAIR BOWS HER COMPANY SELLS
ARE HANDMADE BY 450 PEOPLE IN RURAL OKLAHOMA WHO WORK
AT HOME AND GENERATE $5 MILLION IN SALES. FOR THAT,
AMELIA IS THIS YEAR'S SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE
YEAR. 111
- 13 -
SINCE I ANNOUNCED A MORATORIUM ON NEW REGULATIONS
IN JANUARY, MY ADMINISTRATION HAS WORKED TO REDUCE THE
BURDEN GOVERNMENT PLACES ON THE BUSINESSES OF THIS
COUNTRY. WE'VE ALSO LOOKED AT EXISTING REGULATIONS,
LIKE THE ONES I SPOKE OF TODAY, TO SEE HOW WE COULD
HELP THE ECONOMY BY ELIMINATING OR SIMPLIFYING
REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR NO GOOD
REASON. I'M SURE AMELIA WOULD RATHER BE TYING A RED
RIBBON FOR HER GRANDDAUGHTER THAN SPENDING ALL DAY TIED
UP IN RED TAPE. 11
- 14 -
EVERY BUSINESS DOLLAR THAT GOES INTO COMPLYING WITH
SOME GOVERNMENT MANDATE IS A DOLLAR THAT WON'T BE SPENT
HIRING NEW WORKERS. TWO-THIRDS OR MORE OF THE NEW JOBS
IN THIS COUNTRY ARE CREATED BY SMALL BUSINESS. You ARE
THE HEART AND SOUL OF WHAT MAKES THIS ECONOMY WORK --
WHAT MAKES THE AMERICAN DREAM POSSIBLE FOR YOUR
EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- 15 -
WE WILL WORK TO KEEP GOVERNMENT OUT OF YOUR WAY so
YOU CAN GO OUT AND DO WHAT YOU DO BEST. THANK YOU, AND
MAY GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
# # #
Chile
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May 11, 1992
Draft 1
SBA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1992
3:00 P.M.
I want to salute SBA Administrator Pat Saiki, who was at my
side last week in L.A. as we surveyed what can be done to help
that city. I also want to recognize Deputy Treasury Secretary
John Robson and IRS Commissioner Shirley Peterson -- both doing
an outstanding job.
We're here today because it's Small Business Week, and we
have with us from all 50 states and beyond the Small Business
Persons of the Year. Welcome to the White House -- America's
ultimate Mom-and-Pop operation.
I got my start in life as a small businessman in Texas. I
know how it feels to start something from scratch. Work with it
day and night, and hope you succeed. Success goes to those who
work hard, refuse to give up, and learn from their mistakes.
I know what's like to have to meet a payroll, to have
employees whose families depend on that paycheck 2 And I also
know what's it's like to cope with federal regulations and
paperwork. Sometimes bureaucrats make things needlessly
complicated and forget they're supposed to serve the taxpayers
They
the same way a business has to serve its customers.
That attitude in government is not only wrong, it's bad for
business. So today, we're doing something about it. Instead of
2
simply honoring these outstanding business people, we're going to
do something outstanding for small businesses across America.
Every businessman and woman sitting here can tell you how
burdensome it is to comply with the I.R.S.'s payroll tax rules.
If they can't tell you, it's because they're paying another
company to cope with all the headaches for them.
Today, the I.R.S. is implementing faster, cheaper, and
simpler ways for businesses large and small to file their payroll
taxes. In June, an experimental program in Georgia, South
Carolina and Florida will let employers make tax payments
electronically -- without even leaving their office. No more
paper coupons to file, or standing in line at the bank.
This week, the I.R.S. will propose a rule to reduce the
complicated filing schedule. Large companies would be able to
make payroll tax deposits once a week. But as many as 75% of all
businesses would make payments just once a month. These
simplifications will significantly reduce the cost and
inefficiency of more frequent payments and should reduce
penalties by 20%.
We're also moving forward on the elimination of all the
duplicate W-2 forms and other payroll tax information that
employers have been required to supply. We are working to set up
a Single Wage Reporting System so that separate forms don't have
to be sent to the I.R.S., Department of Labor, Social Security,
and state and local governments. Small business learned long ago
that computers could do more work in less time for less cost.
3
It's time we bring government out of the horse-and-buggy era and
into the Information Age -- and stop having business to do the
government's paperwork.
The I.R.S. is also simplifying business tax forms, and
increasing the availability of electronic filing of individual
tax returns. This year, 11 million individual returns were filed
electronically, saving a forest of paper, and reducing the error
all The way drew
rate from 15% 2%. AIt has the added benefit of speeding up
refunds by 4 5 weeks.
( (Now I'll admit, the only one in our family who understands
the tax system is my dog Millie. You think it's great being
president? Try having your dog declare you as a dependent. \\))
The I.R.S. may not be the most popular agency in town, but
they're working hard RD to not be the most infuriating. Last month,
Ires
the I.R.S. center in Ogden, Utah won the President's Award for
Quality, which goes to the government office that provides
excellent public service in a cost-effecting manner. It's this
kind of new attitude in government service that must be brought
to every federal bureaucracy -- putting people first, treating
taxpayers as customers.
The businessmen and women here know what I'm talking about.
James Fleming started his metal component business in his
basement, and turned it into a $15 million international
business. Jim has designed everything from medical equipment in
used in hip replacements to an assembly line for Jiffy Pop
popcorn. ( (Jim, I hope you don't get those two products mixed
good jobe but ?
4
up.)) Richard Stewart turned a part-time hobby selling natural
spices into America's largest supplier of bulk herbs, spices,
gourmet coffee and tea to the natural foods industry.
And then there's Amelia McCoy. Her business began as an act
of love: making hair ribbons for her granddaughters. Now the
hair bows her company sells are handmade by 450 people in rural
Oklahoma who work at home and generate $5 million in sales. For
that, Amelia was named the Small Business Person of the Year.
//
X
Since I announced a moratorium on new regulation in
January, my Administration has worked to reduce the burden
government places on the businesses of this country. We've also
looked at existing regulations, like the ones I spoke of today,
to see how we could help the economy by eliminating or
simplifying regulations that impede economic growth. I'm sure
Amelia would rather be tying a red ribbon for her granddaughter
than spend all day tied up in red tape.
Every business dollar that goes into complying with some
government mandate is a dollar that won't be spent hiring new
workers. Two thirds or more of the new jobs in this country are
created by small business. You are the heart and soul of what
makes this economy work -- what makes the American Dream possible
for your employees and their families.
As long as I am president, I will work to keep government
out of your way so you can go out and do what you do best. Thank
you, and may God bless the United States of America.
# # #
Tom Kerister / SBA chief advocate ?
Simon
May 11, 1992
Draft 2
SBA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1992
3:00 P.M.
I want to salute SBA Administrator Pat Saiki, who was at my
side last week in L.A. as we surveyed what can be done to help
that city. I also want to recognize Deputy Treasury Secretary
John Robson and IRS Commissioner Shirley Peterson -- both doing
an outstanding job.
We're here today because it's Small Business Week, and we
have with us from all 50 states and beyond the Small Business
Persons of the Year. Welcome to the White House -- America's
ultimate Mom-and-Pop operation.
I got my start in life as a small businessman in Texas. I
know how it feels to start something from scratch. Work with it
day and night, and hope you succeed. Success goes to those who
work hard, refuse to give up, and learn from their mistakes.
I also know what's it's like to cope with federal
regulations and paperwork. Sometimes bureaucrats make things
needlessly complicated. They forget they're supposed to serve
the taxpayers the same way a business has to serve its customers.
That attitude in government is not only wrong, it's bad for
business. So today, we're doing something about it. Instead of
simply honoring these outstanding business people, we're going to
do something outstanding for small businesses across America.
Every businessman and woman sitting here can tell you how
burdensome it is to comply with the I.R.S.'s payroll tax rules.
If they can't tell you, it's because they're paying another
company to cope with all the headaches for them.
Today, the I.R.S. is implementing faster, cheaper, and
Treas.
simpler ways for businesses large and small to file their payroll
fact
taxes. In June, an experimental program in Georgia, South
sheet
Carolina and Florida will let employers make tax payments
electronically -- without even leaving their office. No more
paper coupons to file, or standing in line at the bank.
This week, the I.R.S. will propose a rule to reduce the
Gary
complicated filing schedule. Large companies would be able to
on a fixed day of the
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make payroll tax deposits once a week. But as many as 75% of all
Treas.
Dept.
businesses would make payments just once a month. These
566-5911
simplifications will significantly reduce the cost and
inefficiency of more frequent payments and should reduce
penalties by 20%.
We're also moving forward on the elimination of all the
Treasury
duplicate W-2 forms and other payroll tax information that
fact
sheet
employers have been required to supply. We are working to set up
a Single Wage Reporting System so that separate forms don't have
to be sent to the I.R.S., Department of Labor, Social Security,
and state and local governments. Small business learned long ago
that computers could do more work in less time for less cost.
It's time we bring government out of the horse-and-buggy era and
into the Information Age -- and stop having business to do the
government's paperwork.
The I.R.S. is also simplifying business tax forms, and
increasing the availability of electronic filing of individual
tax returns. This year, 11 million individual returns were filed
electronically, saving a forest of paper, and reducing the error
rate from 15 percent all the way down to 2 percent. It has the
added benefit of speeding up refunds by 4 to 5 weeks.
( (Now I'll admit, the only one in our family who understands
the tax system is my dog Millie. III You think it's great being
president? Try having your dog declare you as a dependent. \\))
The I.R.S. may not be the most popular agency in town, but
they're working hard to not be the most infuriating. Last month,
see
the I.R.S. center in Ogden, Utah won the President's Award for
file
Quality, which goes to the government office that provides
excellent public service in a cost-effecting manner. It's this
kind of new attitude in government service that must be brought
to every federal bureaucracy -- putting people first, treating
taxpayers as customers.
The businessmen and women here know what I'm talking about.
James Fleming started his metal component business in his
SBA
basement, and turned it into a $15 million international
see
business. Jim has designed everything from medical equipment in
file
used in hip replacements to an assembly line for Jiffy Pop
popcorn. Richard Stewart turned a part-time hobby selling
natural spices into America's largest supplier of bulk herbs,
spices, gourmet coffee and tea to the natural foods industry.
And then there's Amelia McCoy. Her business began as an act
of love: making hair ribbons for her granddaughters. Now the
hair bows her company sells are handmade by 450 people in rural
Oklahoma who work at home and generate $5 million in sales. For
that, Amelia was named the Small Business Person of the Year.
Since I announced a moratorium on new regulation in January,
my Administration has worked to reduce the burden government
places on the businesses of this country. We've also looked at
existing regulations, like the ones I spoke of today, to see how
we could help the economy by eliminating or simplifying
regulations that impede economic growth. I'm sure Amelia would
rather be tying a red ribbon for her granddaughter than spend all
day tied up in red tape.
Every business dollar that goes into complying with some
government mandate is a dollar that won't be spent hiring new
workers. Two thirds or more of the new jobs in this country are
SBA
created by small business. You are the heart and soul of what
makes this economy work -- what makes the American Dream possible
for your employees and their families.
As long as I am president, I will work to keep government
out of your way so you can go out and do what you do best. Thank
you, and may God bless the United States of America.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE: may u
TO: Bob Simon
FROM: KATHY SHANAHAN
Associate Director
Office of Cabinet Liaison
Room 239, OEOB, x2800
Attached are Treasury
comments on the Speech
They want to puh. the
pentence from The fast
Sheet for the one in
the speech.
Thank
u: Paul
SENT MAY 11 '92 19:03 or 7020 5-11-92 ; 3:09PM ;
P.2/3
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2
Every businessman and woman sitting here can tell you how
burdensome it is to comply with the I.R.S.'s payroll tax rules.
If they can't tell you, it's because they're paying another
company to cope with all the headaches for them.
Today, the I.R.S. is implementing faster, cheaper, and
simpler ways for businessas large and small to file their payroll
taxes. In June, an experimental program in Georgia, South
Carolina and Florida will let employers make tax payments
electronically -- without even leaving their office. No more
paper coupons to file, or standing in line at the bank.
This week, the I.R.S. will propose a rule to reduce the
complicated filing schedule. (Large companies would^be able to
make payroll tax Wrong deposits once & week.) But as many as 75% of all
businesses would make payments just once a month. These
simplifications will significantly reduce the cost and
inefficiency of more frequent payments and should reduce
penalties by 20%,
We're also moving forward on the elimination of all the
duplicate W-2 forms and other payroll tax information that
employers have been required to supply. We are working to set up
a Single Wage Reporting System 50 that separate forms don't have
to be sent to the I.R.S., Department of Labor, Social Security,
and state and local governments. Small business learned long ago
that computers could do more work in less time for less cost.
It's time we bring government out of the horse-and-buggy era and
Sudstitute Sentence from Tax Refarm Announcement
MAY 11 '92 19:03
P.3/3
Elements of 5/12/92 Tax Reform Announcement
Simplified Payroll Tax Deposit System. Presently, many
employers must make payroll tax deposits as often as twice a
week, usually on different days of the week. If an employer's
payroll varies significantly from payday to payday, the
deposit requirements may change substantially within the same
quarter. These requirements cause confusion, add complexity,
and create unnecessary burdens for taxpayers.
The IRS and Treasury will announce the publication of proposed
regulations that will simplify existing payroll tax
requirements and thereby make compliance considerably easier.
Under the proposed regulations, large employers can deposit
payroll taxes on a fixed day of the week -- Tuesday or Friday
depending on the payroll date. Smaller employers will make
payroll tax deposits monthly. As many as 75% of all employers
will be able to use this new "once-a-month" rule.
Form 941EZ. The IRS is also developing a simplified new form,
Form 941EZ, for reporting federal employment taxes. The new
form is expected to reduce substantially the compliance
burdens of more than 3.5 million small employers.
Electronic Deposit of Payroll Taxes. Last year, employers
filed over 80 million paper coupons to accompany federal
payroll tax deposits of almost $850 billion. The IRS has been
testing a program to replace the paper coupons with a system
to collect and post payroll tax payments electronically.
Under this program, employers will be able to post their
payments without leaving their offices. The IRS will announce
that this experimental, voluntary program will be available
in early June to employers in South Carolina, Florida, and
Atlanta, Georgia.
single Wage Reporting. Traditionally, an employer must file
employment tax forms for each employee with the IRS and the
Social Security Administration as well as state and local tax
agencies. The IRS, SSA, and Department of Labor are working
on a joint plan to do away with the duplicate filing of Form
W-2 and other payroll tax information by establishing a Single
Wage Reporting System. The new system would require only one
filing, thereby saving substantial administrative costs. The
federal agencies will work closely with state organizations
in refining and implementing this system.
on-Line Tax Identification Number Matching. The IRS plans
this fall to establish a call-in site to allow employers to
verify employees' tax identification numbers (TINs)
electronically. The program will gradually be made available
to selected industry groups.
APR 29 '92 15:00
P.4/6
Federal Quality Institute
P.O. Box 99
Washington, D.Ca20044-0099
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Pat Wood or Joe slye at FQI:
APRIL 14, 1992
(202) 376-3747 or
IRS Media, Relations (202) 566-4024
TOP QUALITY AWARD WON BY IRS CENTER IN OGDEN, UTAH
Washington, DC -- The Internal Revenue Service Center in Ogden, Utah,
will receive the Nation's highest award for quality in the federal
government.
The Presidential Award for Quality, comparable to the Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Award in the private sector, will be presented in a
ceremony at the Fifth Annual National Conference on Federal Quality in
Washington, DC, on May 29, 1992.
President Bush announced this year's winner in a letter to Shirley D.
Peterson, the new Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. "We in
government uphold the public trust, " the President wrote, "and the
American people deserve the best that Federal agencies can provide.
Today that means the kind of service being provided at Ogden."
"We are extremely proud to receive the President's Award", IRS
Commissioner Peterson said. "The men and women at our Ogden Center
have worked hard to deserve this recognition. one of the IRS' key
management objectives is improving the quality of the service we give
to taxpayers, and an award like this provides tremendous
encouragement.'
The award is administered by the Federal Quality Institute, the
government's lead agency in promoting Total Quality Management (TQM)
It goes to federal organizations that involve their total workforce in
achieving customer satisfaction. Winning agencies improve the quality
of products and services vered to the public and also reduce
costs. The Ogden Center is the first civilian organization honored
since the award was established in 1989. The two previous winners were
the Air Force Logistics Command in 1991 and the Naval Air Systems
Command in 1989.
The Ogden Center, which serves a 14-state area, processed 26 million
tax returns, collected $100 billion in tax payments and issued $9
billion in refunds in FY 199.. since implementing Total Quality
Management in 1986, the Center has made improvements in processing,
reviewing, correcting and entering tax returns that resulted in more
accurate and timely service to taxpayers while saving the Government
more than $11 million.
- MORE -
Total Quality Management for the Federal Government
Pension Building 4th and F Streets, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001
Telephone (202) 376-3747
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Examiners for the 1992 competition came from both business and
government. These included Motorola, IBM, Honeywell, First Chicago
Bank, Computer Sciences and FMC Corporation, as well as the
Departments of Commerce, Defense, Education and Interior and the
office of Personnel Management.
For conference information, contact Deborah Smith at (202) 376-3747.
For information on the Federal Quality Awards Program, contact Dick
O'Brien or Victoria Elder at the same number.
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92-108810
THE
ACORD
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
SERVICE
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20224
COMMISSIONER
April 16, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARY BRADY
FROM:
Shirley
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
D. Peterson They Peterson
SUBJECT:
Presentation of the President's 1992 Award
for Quality to the Ogden Service Center
I am writing to share some good news and also to seek your
participation and assistance in making the most of this exciting
development. We have just learned that our ogden Service Center
has won the 1992 President's Award for Quality. As you may know,
this is the Nation's highest award for quality in the federal
government and is comparable to the Malcolm Baldridge National
Quality Award in the private sector. We are particularly proud
that the IRS--the largest agency within the Treasury Department--
is the first civilian agency to win this award.
The award will be presented in a ceremony at the Fifth
Annual National Conference on Federal Quality in Washington, D.C.
on May 29, 1992. We hope that you will be able to attend the
ceremony, and we would be most grateful, if you deem it appro-
priate, if you would urge the President to present the award. If
that date is not compatible with the President's schedule, we
would, of course, arrange to have a presentation by the President
at a time and location convenient to him.
This award gives the President a unique opportunity to show-
case a large government agency that has made great progress in
improving quality and productivity. As you know, our Tax Systems
Modernization effort is one of the President's Priority Projects.
It has received a great deal of publicity already, and as we
bring that system on line it would pay big dividends if tax-
payers associated the word "quality" with our efforts to improve
our service to the public.
Attached for your information are: the President's letter
to me announcing the award; the Federal Quality Institute's press
release; and an article from the Ogden newspaper regarding the
award. Thank you for your interest. Please let me know if you
need additional information.
CC: John Robson
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 1, 1992
Dear Commissioner Peterson:
I am pleased to inform you that I have named the
Ogden Service Center as the recipient of the 1992
Presidential Award for Quality.
This is the highest award for quality in the
Federal Government, and you and your colleagues
can be especially proud to know that the Ogden
Center is the first civilian organization to
receive this prestigious award.
The Presidential Award brings with it not only
honor but also the responsibility to serve as
a model of quality management and service for
Federal organizations everywhere. We in
government uphold the public trust, and the
American people deserve the best that Federal
agencies can provide. Today, that means the
kind of service that is being provided at Ogden.
These high standards are vital if we are to retain
the confidence and trust of the American taxpayer,
who pays for, and demands, good government.
I salute former Director Robert Wenzel and the
employees at ogden for their outstanding work.
My congratulations to each of them, and best
wishes for every future success.
Sincerely,
CaBul
The Honorable Shirley D. Peterson
Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service
United States Department of the Treasury
Washington, DC 20224
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FACT SHEET
ON TAX SYSTEM BURDEN REDUCTION INITIATIVES
NEWLY IMPLEMENTED INITIATIVES
The IRS and Treasury Department are implementing the
following initiatives to reduce governmental burden and to
promote economic growth.
1. Reduce Burdens on Employers. The following steps will
simplify and reduce burdens on the more than 5 million employers
who must report employment taxes. These employers include not
only corporations but also individuals doing business in sole
proprietorships and partnerships:
-- Electronic Deposit of Payroll Taxes
Last year employers filed over 80 million paper coupons
to accompany federal tax deposits of almost $850
billion. The IRS has been testing a program to replace
the paper coupons with a system to collect and post
payroll tax payments electronically. The program is
expected to be implemented on an experimental basis in
early June. Employers in Atlanta, South Carolina, and
Florida may volunteer to participate. Under this
program, employers will be able to post their payments
without leaving their office - no trips to the bank or
waiting in line.
-- Simplified Payroll Tax Regulations
Presently, many employers must make payroll tax
deposits as often as twice a week, usually on differing
days. If an employer's payroll varies significantly
from payday to payday, the deposit requirements may
change substantially within the same quarter. These
requirements cause confusion, add complexity, and
create unnecessary burdens for taxpayers. This week
the IRS and Treasury are issuing proposed regulations
to simplify these rules significantly and to make
compliance easier. Under the proposed regulations,
large employers can deposit payroll taxes on a fixed
day of the week (Tuesday or Friday depending on the
payroll date) and smaller employers will make payroll
tax deposits monthly. As many as 75% of all employers
will be able to use this monthly rule. These
simplifications are expected to reduce payroll tax
penalties by more than 20%.
--
Single Wage Reporting
The IRS, Social Security Administration, and Department
of Labor are undertaking a joint plan to do away with
the duplicate filing of Form W-2 and other payroll tax
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information by establishing a Single Wage Reporting
System. Traditionally, an employer must file
employment tax forms for each employee with the IRS,
SSA, and state and local tax agencies. Under the new
system, only one filing would be required, saving
substantial administrative costs. The IRS, SSA, and
DOL this week jointly submitted to OMB a Management
Plan setting forth the framework for the project in its
initial phase. The federal agencies will work closely
with state organizations in designing this system.
-- Form 941EZ
Form 941EZ is a simplified version of the form for
reporting federal employment taxes. It is presently
under development and is expected to achieve
substantial burden reduction. It is estimated that
over 3.5 million employers will be able to use Form
941EZ.
-- On-Line TIN Matching
The IRS plans this fall to establish a call-in site to
allow employers to verify employee tax identification
numbers electronically. The program is expected to be
phased-in according to industry groups.
2.
Reduce Burdens on Individuals. These steps will reduce
burdens for individual taxpayers, including those sole
proprietorships and partnerships that will benefit from the
initiatives for employers:
-- Joint Federal-State Filing
The IRS is working with states on a pilot program for
the joint electronic filing of federal and state tax
returns. Under this program, taxpayers provide
information at one source; the data moves
electronically to the appropriate tax agency. The IRS
piloted this program in 1991 in South Carolina to a
limited group of taxpayers. In 1992, the program was
expanded state-wide in South Carolina and tested on a
more limited basis in 6 other states. The IRS expects
to expand the program further in the coming year.
-- Relief for Sole Proprietors
On April 1, 1992, the IRS released a published ruling
allowing over 16 million sole proprietors (including
farmers and taxpayers with rental income) to deduct tax
preparation fees as a business expense rather than as a
limited itemized deduction.
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CONTINUING INITIATIVES
In addition to the new initiatives described above, the IRS
and Treasury are engaged in these continuing efforts to reduce
the tax burden on the American public:
1.
Reduce Burdens on Employers
-- Simplified Forms
Form 940EZ is a simplified version of the form for
reporting Federal Unemployment Taxes. Form 940EZ was
introduced in 1990 and used by approximately 600,000
employers. In 1991 that number increased
dramatically -- approximately 3 million employers used
Form 940EZ rather than Form 940. Form 940EZ reduces a
5-part form to a half page 2-part form and is estimated
as saving up to 45 million taxpayer hours.
Form 990EZ is a simplified version of the form for
information reporting by organizations exempt from tax.
Form 990EZ was first introduced in 1990. It reduces a
5-page form to 2 pages and replaces a 67-line balance
sheet with 6 lines. The Form may be used by small tax-
exempt organizations. In FY 1990 approximately 50,000
organizations filed Form 990EZ. That number increased
to 85,000 in FY 1991. Over 100,000 organizations may
be able to use Form 990EZ for an estimated savings of
almost 8 million taxpayer hours.
Educational Initiatives for Small Businesses
In the last year the IRS contacted over 150,000 small
businesses who were having difficulty complying with
federal tax deposit requirements and is working with
these taxpayers to address the compliance burdens. In
addition, during FY 1991 the IRS conducted over 2400
Small Business Tax Education Workshops and seminars for
over 80,000 executives.
2.
Reduce Burdens on Individuals
-- Electronic Filing
Electronic filing allows individuals to avoid the paper
burden of filing tax returns. In the past filing
season, close to 11 million individual returns were
filed electronically, saving an amount of paper that
would stretch from Washington D.C. past Moscow. With
electronic returns, the error rate falls dramatically,
from 15% to 2%. Taxpayers also receive refunds faster
(2-3 weeks rather than 6-8 weeks) through direct
deposit to their bank accounts. In 1992 the IRS issued
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almost $12 billion in direct deposit refunds for
electronically filed returns.
1
Educational Initiatives
The IRS supported programs to help specific taxpayer
populations (low income and elderly) file their tax
returns. In the first four months of this year these
programs aided over 3 million taxpayers.
--
One-Stop Service
In mid-1991 the IRS began to implement a program to use
computer technology and on-line data base access to
resolve most taxpayer questions during the first call.
Taxpayers now may have certain adjustments made to
their account based on oral statements over the
telephone, without written documentation or
correspondence. The rate of call-in account problems
that are resolved in a single contact has increased
from 56% to 77%.
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WASHINGTON OFFICE:
LL K. BREWSTER
1407 LONGWORTH HOUSE OSSICE BUILDING
30 DISTRICT
WASHINGTON. DC 20515
OKLAHOMA
(202) 225-4565
WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT OFFICES:
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HOUSING AND MEMORIAL AFFAIRS
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(405) 743-1400
October 30, 1991
Bob Simon
District Director
Rm 111½
Small Business Administration
200 N.W. 5th
Oklahoma city, Oklahoma 73102
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in behalf of Mrs. Amelia McCoy of Holdenville,
Oklahoma. I strongly feel that Mrs. McCoy is worthy of receiving
the Small Business of the Year Award.
Mrs. McCoy has taken an idea from her kitchen table to hundreds
of stores across the nation. Her company, Handmade Rainbows &
Halos by Amelia, Inc., is indirectly responsible for the
livelihoods of over 450 families in my congressional district.
Located in the town of Lamar, her company is helping to combat
Hughes County's constant double-digit unemployment.
When a grandmother making bows for her family is able to take her
skills and build a growing company in the depressed part of rural
America, she is to be commended. I am truly grateful to have
Handmade Rainbows & Halos in my district.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Bill K. Brewster
Bill K. Brewster
MEMBER OF CONGRESS
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AMELIA McCOY
HOMEMADE RAINBOWS AND HALOS BY AMELIA, INC.
Personal Data
Amelia McCoy, owner and president of Homemade Rainbows and
Halos by Amelia, Inc., has been in business the past 13 years. She
is married to George McCoy a retired rancher and lives in
Holdenville, Oklahoma. George and Amelia McCoy have three children
and seven grandchildren.
Amelia Bernice McCoy
Owner/President
404 Country Club
Handmade Rainbows & Halos by Amelia, Inc.
Holdenville, OK 74848
Rt. 1, Box 12
Lamar, OK 74850
405-379-7272
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:
1978-Present Rainbows and Halos
Before 1978
Rancher's wife (no previous business experience)
AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES:
Awards -
Feature writer - several articles published
Activities - Sunday School teacher, club member, columnist, and
freelance writer
History and Philosophy of the Company
Philosophy
Homemade Rainbows and Halos by Amelia, Inc. is a wholesale
distributor of ladies hair accessories. The Company contracts with
ladies in the Hughes County and surrounding area to make hair bows
and other hair accessories. Rainbows and Halos teaches the ladies
how to make the bows, sells them the material needed to make the
bows, then buys the finished product from them. The Company's
philosophy is to provide the consuming public with a quality product
at an affordable price. All of the products are completely
handmade. The Company is very quality conscious, accepting only
those bows that meet their high quality standards. The Company is
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also interested in stimulating the local economy by providing jobs
for county and state residents.
The major underlying philosophy of the business is making
someone feel good. Amelia is very creative. She enjoys working
with ribbons, lace, flowers and different color combinations in
creating a product. Although she does not manufacture the bows, as
she did when she started the business, Amelia does continue to
create the new products so necessary for continued success in the
market. Amelia's desire to make people feel good, especially little
children, has been a driving force in the Company's success. This
caring for others philosophy is still ingrained in the business.
Amelia cares for the customers who buy her product and for the
people in the cottage industry which she organized to produce her
product.
History
Rainbows and Halos began as a hobby in 1978. Amelia McCoy
wanted to make some hair bows for her infant granddaughters. She
sat at her dining room table and made bows for her granddaughters
and friends. She soon was designing bows for participants in
pageants, dances and other special occasions. Amelia loved to
create something that would make children happy. She liked using
the ribbons, flowers and lace to make something that made another
person feel good. This caring for others is still a major driving
force in the businesses success.
As more people saw her bows and asked for them, she decided
to try selling her products to retailers and other markets. Her
first purchase of materials to manufacture bows for resale was
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$7.78. The sale of products made from the initial material
purchased was used to purchase more supplies. Amelia did not take
any profit, continuing to put all of her money back into the
business.
She was able to convince a Wal-Mart store manager in
Holdenville, Oklahoma to let her sell her bows in the store. She
was allowed to set up a table at the end of an isle and sell her
bows. She would sell all of her bows then go make more bows and
come back and sell those bows.
Many times either her husband or a friend would drive her from
city to city as she called on different stores selling her bows.
She would use the drive time to make bows since she was having to
produce as well as sell her bows.
After selling Rainbows and Halos products to the Holdenville
Wal-Mart store, Amelia was able to sell other Wal-Mart managers on
displaying her bows in their stores. She was considered an assembly
vendor able to sell to individual Wal-Mart stores, but not able to
ship directly to Wal-Mart warehouses. If a store manager so
desired, he could have Amelia pick up all of the bows in the store.
This was not the most desired relationship with Wal-Mart, but it was
a good start. The best relationship is to be a mandatory vendor.
The mandatory suppliers go through Wal-Mart headquarters in
Bentonville when supplying Wal-Mart stores. Their products might be
discontinued in Wal-Mart stores, but the vendor is paid for all of
the inventory in Wal-Mart warehouses and stores.
In 1983 the Company's first building was erected at its present
site in Lamar, Oklahoma. There were eight full time employees
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making bows and other items. Amelia was traveling a five state area
calling on stores and selling the finished products.
By 1985 Rainbows and Halos was selling to 100 Wal-Mart stores.
Amelia organized a cottage industry where women in the Hughes county
and adjoining area would pick up materials from the office and
assemble the bows and other items in their homes. The women would
then sell the finished product (bows and other items) to Rainbows
and Halos. The firm would then market the products in discount and
department stores, supermarkets and childrens stores.
The Company continued its debt-free controlled growth in 1986
and 1987, continuing to sell Wal-Mart store managers on the
profitability of selling Rainbows and Halos' products in their
stores. The Company has continued to grow through the third quarter
of 1991. In July of 1991, Rainbows and Halos was servicing over 800
Wal-Mart stores and numerous other independent and chain stores. In
August of 1991, Rainbows and Halos was designated a mandatory
supplier for Wal-Mart stores. This allows the Company a permanent
location in the Health and Beauty Aids Department in the larger Wal-
Mart stores. As a mandatory product in the Wal-Mart stores,
Rainbows and Halos will be carried in the largest 1,275 Wal-Mart
stores.
When Rainbows and Halos started, there was one product, a
simple hair bow design using about one-half yard of ribbons and lace
and one button. Today, the Company's line includes approximately
500 designs and buys over one million dollars in materials a year.
All of the designs were created by Amelia or their development was
supervised by her.
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Overcoming Adversity
Amelia has faced much adversity in her 13 years of growing a
company. She had to overcome the traditional rancher's wife and
grandmother stereo type--cooking, sewing, and taking care of the
grandchildren while staying at home. Why a woman her age would want
to start a business was another negative attitude she had to
overcome. She had to convince store managers and owners that she
was serious about establishing a business and not just toying with a
hobby. Before a store manager would consider carrying Rainbows and
Halos products, she had to assure them she would be in business for
more than a year or two. Obviously she was able to assure Wal-Mart
managers of her stability by meeting their vendor requirements.
Another adversity that Amelia had to overcome was her rural
Oklahoma location which limited her access to supplies. To overcome
the supply problem, she had to educate herself on how to purchase,
ship, and warehouse. She had very little business background and no
knowledge of the best markets for her product. She sought local
beauty salons, county childrens pageants and craft shows to get
exposure for her product. She was turned down by some store owners
and managers as she tried to convince them that her product would be
a profitable addition to their stores. She overcame this adversity
by continuing to believe in her product and was able to convince
many of her early doubters that her product was, in fact, a good
addition to their store's product mix. This success led to other
stores and eventually to Wal-Mart. The Wal-Mart store in
Holdenville, Oklahoma was the first to carry Rainbows and Halos.
Amelia sold the manager on the merits of carrying her product line
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in his store. This opened the door to selling to many other Wal-
Mart stores. She encountered production and shipping problems, but
overcame them as she had the market problems, with hard work and a
willingness to learn. Amelia dealt with all of the problems by
always being courteous, caring, truthful, and honest. Throughout
her difficulties, she maintained a quality product and quality
customer service.
Financial Growth
Thirteen years later Amelia's patience and caring attitude in
dealing with these problems has paid off. Her sales history for the
past three years show total sales in 1988 of $614,956, 1989 of
$1,021,341 and in 1990 of $2,754,501.
Current financial information (thru the 1991 third quarter) is
provided to show the continued growth of the Company. Sales through
the third quarter of 1991 were 3.75 million and are projected to be
5 million for the year.
The new mandatory supplier status with Wal-Mart will give
Rainbows and Halos an even greater sales potential. Sales are
projected to reach 20 million dollars annually in the next five
years.
Rainbows and Halos has grown from one employee, Amelia McCoy,
in 1978 to eight full time employees. Rainbows and Halos is also
responsible for the contract employment of 450 cottage industry
workers, 30 sales representatives, and 120 store merchandisers.
The Future
Amelia continued to sell individual Wal-Mart store managers on
the merits of stocking Rainbows and Halos's products in their
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stores. The number of stores continued to grow through the years
with over 800 Wal-Mart stores carrying the product through July of
1991.
In July of 1991, Rainbows and Halos had a major change in its
relationship with Wal-Mart. Amelia convinced this large national
chain that the "Made in America" products produced by Rainbows and
Halos should have a place as a mandatory vendor in the Wal-Mart
family of products. In September, 1991 Rainbows and Halos became a
mandatory vendor and starting in March of 1992 will be in the 1,275
largest Wal-Mart stores in the United States.
The firm also continues to expand its markets with sales to
grocery stores, discount stores, specialty shops and childrens
shops. The Company is currently selling to several regional chain
stores in the southeastern and southwestern regions of the United
States. Rainbows and Halos is currently developing an upscale line
of hair bows to be sold in specialty shops. The Company is also
looking to market other products that are compatible with the
Rainbows and Halos products. Since the firm has the marketing
compatibility and the merchandisers necessary to stock Wal-Mart
stores and other stores, there is a great potential for increasing
sales to present markets and stores.
Contributions to the Economy and Area
Rainbows and Halos has contributed to the economic growth of
Hughes county by providing jobs both directly and indirectly to
residents of the county. The cottage industry provides
approximately 450 families with employment. Other contributions to
the community are as follows:
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Donated fund for a new fire station
Gifts for Children's Hospital, Tulsa
Donated to Orphanage Home, Shawnee area
Rural Postal Workers Union
County School systems, numerous projects
Special education project
Project to raise money for churches
Awards and grants to graduating students
Talent contest, county wide
Support of a state or national contestant
Donation to Holdenville Chamber of Commerce for the
Candy Bowl
Bought tickets for county amusement events
Sent students to attend Boys State
Donate to cancer and heart drive
Donate to medical bills for a local child with cancer
Donate to needy families at Christmas
Donate to families where homes were destroyed by fire
Help send kids to summer camps
Bought ads in all local school programs
Donated money to support local rodeo
Donated money to help with new library at local school
Gave trophies at local FFA livestock shows
Donated to upkeep of local cemetery
Donated to Homecoming alumni programs
Donated to County parades
Donated to police projects
Bought stickers and donate to highway patrolmen
Bought honor students stickers for school
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INTRODUCTION
he U.S. Small Business Administra-
T
as with financial, educational, professional and
tion is a small, independent agency of
trade organizations.
the federal government. As enacted by
The SBA puts special emphasis on its assis-
Congress in 1953, the SBA's purpose
tance to veterans, socially and economically dis-
is to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of
advantaged minorities, women and the handi-
small business. Today, SBA offers financing,
capped.
training and advocacy for small firms and works
Each year, the President of the United States
with lending, educational and training institutions
designates a week in May as National Small
nationwide. SBA's programs are delivered at
Business Week, leading the nation in a salute to
agency offices throughout every state, the District
the small business men and women who contrib-
of Columbia, the Virgin Islands. Puerto Rico and
ute so much to America's economy and society.
Guam.
The SBA presents awards to small business
The American economy is affected greatly
owners or managers in each state, the District of
by its 20 million small businesses. They produce
Columbia, Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands and Guam,
40 percent of the gross national product and
whose achievements best exemplify the Ameri-
provide jobs, technological innovations and
can entrepreneurial spirit. These prestigious
opportunity for entrepreneurial self-determina-
awards are presented during special ceremonies
tion.
at the state, regional and national levels, culmi-
The SBA provides procurement and technol-
nating with a White House announcement of the
ogy assistance to insure that small businesses get
National Small Business Person of the Year.
a fair share of government purchases and con-
tracts for property, services, and government-
The awards presented are:
sponsored research and development.
To help improve the management skills of
Small Business Person of the Year
small business owners, potential owners and
Minority Small Business Advocate
managers, SBA offers management assistance,
of the Year
providing technical and product assistance as
Women in Business Advocate of the Year
well as management training and counseling.
Veteran Small Business Advocate
SBA financial assistance provides better access
of the Year
to capital through a variety of loan programs,
Accountant Advocate of the Year
surety bond guarantees and small business in-
Financial Services Advocate of the Year
vestment companies. Financial assistance is
Media Advocate of the Year
provided to start-up and existing small business
Small Business Exporter of the Year
concerns, to victims of natural disasters and
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
economic injury, and to state and local economic
Entrepreneurial Success Award
development companies.
Federal Government Small Business
To protect the interests of small businesses,
Prime Contractor of the Year
SBA advocates their cause before Congress, the
Federal Government Small Business
executive branch and state governments as well
Subcontractor of the Year.
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November 1, 1991
District Director
Small Business Administration
200 N. W. 5th
Oklahoma city, OK 73101
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
on behalf of the Small Business Institute, East Central University,
I am pleased to nominate Amelia McCoy for Small Business Person of
the Year.
Amelia McCoy is the owner of Handmade Rainbows and Halos by Amelia,
Inc. She started the business in 1978 by making hair bows at her
dining room table. She has shown a tremendous amount of patience
and staying power through the years in growing this business that
provides jobs for many Hughes county residents. Hughes county has
traditionally had a high unemployment rate, especially since the oil
bust. Rainbows and Halos now provides jobs for approximately 450
cottage industry workers who earn approximately $100,000 for
production work each month. In addition to the cottage industry,
the firm provides employment for 30 sales representatives and 120
merchandisers.
Amelia spent her first years selling to friends and then store-to-
store. She sold Wal-Mart on allowing her to sell her bows to
individual stores as an assembly vendor. Amelia had to sell the
district managers and store managers on carrying the bows in each
store. Through June of 1991 she had sold approximately 800 stores
on Rainbows and Halos, but the best was yet to come--because in July
of 1991, Amelia convinced Wal-Mart to make Rainbows and Halos a
mandatory supplier. This means Rainbows and Halos will not have to
sell individual stores, but will be in the 1,275 largest Wal-Mart
stores. A big step in the growth of Rainbows and Halos.
Rainbows and Halos has had a slow controlled growth reaching a sales
high of 2.75 million in sales for 1990. Amelia McCoy's hard work,
drive and caring for others is the reason for the firm's success.
She truly is one of the outstanding business people in the United
States. Amelia epitomizes the spirit of Oklahoma's work ethic--a
vision, then hard work, hard work and more hard work to make it
succeed.
Walter Sincerely, Gaster
Dr. Walter D. Gaster
Director, Small Business Institute
East Central Univesity
Ada, Oklahoma 74820
(405) 332-8000 Ext. 525
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Article to Promote
Small Business Week 1992
Each May, the President sets aside a week to honor the
accomplishments of many of our nation's most successful
entrepreneurs. Last year, as these honorees sat listening in the
White House Rose Garden, President Bush praised them as "an
extraordinary force at work inside America," one that "embodies
America's can-do spirit."
Joann Schulz, the 1991 Small Business Person of the Year,
was there that warm spring day. The President recalled the life-
threatening accident that disabled her for three years, and the
perseverance that earned her two college degrees and graduation
with high honors in spite of her misfortune. Then Joann refused
to face defeat when financial problems prevented her from
continuing her education. She took her experience in the field
of ophthalmology and established DGR, Inc., a St. Petersburg,
Florida, manufacturer of products for ophthalmic surgeons.
Although her trials were not over-Joann suffered the death of
her husband and business partner--she went on to build DGR into a
multi-million dollar business.
We at the Small Business Administration are proud to have a
role in the nation's small business community assisting people
like Joann, a role defined almost four decades ago during the
Eisenhower Administration. Today, as envisioned, the Agency
supports the establishment and growth of small businesses, the
backbone of our economy. These smaller firms employ more than 50
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percent of the work force, generate 44 percent of all sales,
account for 39 percent of the gross domestic product and develop
more than half of the nation's technical and industrial
innovations.
SBA fosters the progress of America's smaller companies
through programs offering financial assistance, training and
counseling, and advocacy. In today's challenging economy it is
gratifying to promote the establishment and growth of businesses.
It is the accomplishments of small business owners that hold
the best hopes for America's future. And that is why we set
aside time every year to mark their accomplishments and encourage
their potential.
Those who are honored during Small Business Week are chosen
from every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the
Virgin Islands and Guam. From this group a National Small
Business Person of the Year is selected. This year that well-
deserved recognition comes during the week May 10th through 16th.
Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 8
e name of Kyo
Nomination of Kyo Ryoon Jhin To Be Chief Counsel for Advocacy at
:|-Kyo-Chief
the Small Business Administration
e SBA [Small
I I salute, also,
May 8, 1989
rn in today as
Interior. We
The President today announced his inten-
ministrative officer in the Office of School
ne these quali-
tion to nominate Kyo Ryoon Jhin to be
Improvement, 1979-1981. Dr. Jhin was ex-
r team.
Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small
hank you for
ecutive director for the Top of Alabama Re-
Business Administration. He would succeed
on this beauti-
gional Education Service Agency, 1971-
Frank S. Swain.
this proclama-
1979. He has served as a member of the
Since 1986 Dr. Jhin has been an interna-
National Advisory Council on Adult Educa-
tional trade consultant for Metro Invest-
tion, and vice-chairman, 1977-1978; and
ment Group in Bethesda, MD. He served as
10:15 a.m. in
assistant superintendent for educational
chairman of the Committee on Legislative
House. In his
technology for the District of Columbia
and Government Relations, 1978-1979.
ald Tsai, Jr.,
Public Schools, 1983 to present. He was a
Dr. Jhin graduated from David Lipscomb
'ors of Primer-
senior associate in the Office of Educational
College (B.A., 1960), New York University
nt of Solomon
Research and Improvement for the Depart-
(M.A., 1965), Boston College (M.A., 1967),
nd Sichan Siv,
ment of Education, 1981-1983; and an ad-
and Auburn University (Ed.D., 1971).
'ent for Public
listed in Ap-
lume.
Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Small Business
Persons of the Year Awards
bassador
May 8, 1989
To the Members of Congress here and all
brought along some statistics to back that
the distinguished guests, first let me wel-
up. Small businesses employ more than half
come Susan Engeleiter, the Administrator
of America's private sector work force.
uman Needs,
of SBA [Small Business Administration], as
Small businesses account for over a third of
d as a staff
well as all the State small business people
our gross national product. And I've saved
of the Senate
and their families who came here today.
1 and Human
the best statistics for last. During the past
I've participated in these ceremonies
decade, small businesses have created two
in various ca-
before, and I'm especially pleased and hon-
out of every three new jobs in our econo-
ps, including
ored to present these awards today.
my. And for me, that's the bottom line.
training offi-
As you probably know, I-long ago-was
cific Region,
Small business is on the business end of
a small businessman myself, and I think,
n Sabah, Ma-
therefore, I know some of the worries that
growth and at the cutting edge of the eco-
was awarded
you share-the what-ifs when you're the
nomic expansion that's 77 months old and
ard from the
one in charge. And I know how it feels to
still going strong.
ican Women,
start something from scratch, work with it
Let me take a moment right here to
vard from the
day and night, and hopefully see it succeed.
mention an issue that should be on the top
Humanitarian
Success goes to those who work hard, refuse
of the list for all small business people: the
cy for Inter-
to give up, and learn from their mistakes.
question of child care. As you know so well,
And there's a saying: If I had my life to live
you're more likely to find small business
he University
again, I'd make the same mistakes, only
owners sitting around a kitchen table than
Harvard Uni-
sooner. [Laughter] I think small business
in a big corporate boardroom someplace. A
orn March 2,
men and women can understand those
small business is less a corporation than a
married and
words.
family. And like a family, people engaged in
You don't have to sell me on the value of
a small business enterprise share common
small business. The work you do is vital to
aims, a common outlook, and certainly have
this nation's economic well-being. And I
common interests. And that's the perfect
525
May 8 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
workplace environment for innovative ap-
Chad is Carolyn Stradley of Georgia. She
proaches to meet the concerns and needs of
started out as a bookkeeper for a paving
n
employees. I urge America's small business-
company and left that company to do what
es to take the lead in developing creative
many here have done-start out on her
solutions in child care. I think, for example,
own. She used a loan from her brother to
of pioneers like Gerald Tsai, Jr., or Jenlane
buy her truck, built her business by taking
Gee and others who we honored out there
the small jobs that no one else thought
today, Asians who have a strong bearing
worthwhile; and today she's a success, and
and support in their families for child care.
equally important, an inspiration to busi-
I will do nothing as President of the United
nesswomen everywhere. And so, congratu-
States, absolutely nothing, that weakens our
lations to you.
family structure. And I encourage small
The winner of this year's second place
businesses to do everything they can to
award comes from Kansas-Richard Barlow.
strengthen the family structure by getting
Dick is well-known to gourmet cookie
together in a cooperative fashion.
makers as the manufacturer of REMA insu-
My child care tax credit program is going
lated bakeware. He started his business
to benefit small businesses, I believe. I do
with a family friend just 6 years ago selling
not believe in these mandated government
these cookie sheets in Oklahoma-in
benefits. I think it has to be decided by the
Kansas. And today REMA bakeware is sold
Federal Government, making as flexible as
in all 50 States and Japan. And so, congratu-
possible the use of child-care tax credits. So,
I wanted to take this opportunity, a little off
lations to you, Richard. Well done.
the beaten path, you might say, of honoring
And now the 1989 winner, this year's
these honorees today. But it is very, very
Small Business Person of the Year, Tad
important that all of you who are out there
Bretting of Wisconsin. I wondered why Sen-
trying to produce at competitive rates, com-
ator Kasten was over here. [Laughter] Tad's
petitive ways, help as best you can. You
got business in his blood. His family has
know the value of freedom and flexibility.
been in the machinery business for three
And so, I just want to see us work together
generations-almost 100 years. He joined
to preserve that freedom in child care and
the family business in 1958. And those 30
in other issues that affect the way we live
years have seen the Bretting Company
and work.
grow and prosper from 11 employees back
A moment ago, I cited some statistics on
in 1958 to 260 today, from $120,000 in sales
the large impact of small business in the
each year to $30 million. And today his
American economy. Ceremonies like this
company is the world's leading producer of
one are important because they honor the
high-tech, custom-designed machinery for
individuals behind the statistics-the small
making paper products. And the secret of
business people who conceive the idea, take
Tad's success is the one small business
the chance, and make it work. So, today we
people know so well: it all comes down to
recognize the best that small business has to
taking good care of customers. And so, con-
offer. And I want to turn now to the
gratulations to you, Tad.
awards.
So, there you have our four winners. This
This year there is no fourth place finisher.
room, though, is full of success stories today.
Instead, we have a tie for third place. And
It's in this nation's small businesses that the
I'll start with Chad Olson of Utah. Chad
American spirit, entrepreneurial spirit,
produces a highly successful line of profes-
takes root and grows. And so, our nation
sional and collegiate sports merchandise.
needs you-your drive, your dynamism,
He's marketed franchises in 40 States al-
your creativity, and your can-do attitude.
ready. And I understand he's got his eye on
Congratulations to all of you, and especially
all 50. He's got international ambitions as
to you winners with us here today. Thank
well, with franchise plans for Canada and
you all very much.
U.S. military bases overseas. Now, do we do
this right now? All right. Chad? Well done.
Note: The President spoke at 1:40 p.m. in
And sharing this third place award with
the East Room at the White House. In his
526
Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 9
ia. She
paving
remarks, he referred to Gerald Tsai, Jr.,
ica, and Jenlane Gee, California Teacher of
o what
member of the board of directors of Primer-
the Year, 1988.
on her
ther to
taking
hought
Message to the Congress Transmitting the District of Columbia
SS, and
Budget Request
o busi-
May 9, 1989
rigratu-
place
To the Congress of the United States:
duces appropriated Federal payments for
Barlow.
In accordance with the District of Colum-
nongovernmental entities, such as the
cookie
bia Self-Government and Governmental Re-
American Red Cross and the Pan American
A insu-
organization Act, I am transmitting the Dis-
Union, as well as for entities outside the
usiness
trict of Columbia Government's FY 1990
appropriations process such as the Postal
selling
Budget and FY 1989 Budget supplemental.
Service and the Federal Savings and Loan
ma-in
The District's General Fund 1990 operat-
Insurance Corporation. It would encourage
is sold
ing budget request is $3,071 million. Total
Federal agencies to assure the accuracy of
agratu-
Federal payments anticipated in the Dis-
bills received and to pursue conservation
trict's budget are $498 million. The Dis-
policies.
year's
trict's FY 1989 budget supplemental con-
Third, I request reinstatement of Presi-
, Tad
tains $106 million in cost increases and $79
dential apportionment authority over the
y Sen-
million in budget authority rescissions, for a
Federal payment to the District of Colum-
] Tad's
net increase of $27 million. This transmittal
bia. Directing immediate disbursement of
ly has
does not affect the Federal budget.
the Federal payment at the start of the
three
There are four District budget issues to
fiscal year increases Treasury's cost of bor-
joined
which I would direct your attention. First, I
rowing. Further, the Congress very clearly
se 30
would encourage you to continue the abor-
did not intend to exempt the District of
npany
tion funding policy that the Congress estab-
Columbia from sequestration in the original
S back
lished in the District's 1989 appropriations
Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act, and there is
n sales
bill that prohibits the use of both Federal
no reason for doing SO via an appropriations
bill.
ay his
and local funds for abortions.
icer of
Finally, in a related Federal Budget re-
Second, the 1990 Budget reproposes an
ry for
quest, I will include a $1 million supple-
initiative that would require the District of
cret of
mental reimbursing the District Govern-
Columbia to charge Federal establishments
isiness
ment for additional Presidential inaugural
directly for water and sewer services. The
expenses incurred above the $2.3 million
wn to
lump-sum appropriation provided in recent
appropriated.
con-
years to the District for water and sewer
I look forward to working with the Con-
services in Federal buildings increases the
gress on these matters.
S. This
deficit unnecessarily because Federal agen-
today.
cies' budgets already contain funds to pay
GEORGE BUSH
at the
these costs. I urge the Congress to enact
The White House,
spirit,
this needed reform. Direct billing also re-
May 9, 1989.
nation
mism,
itude.
ecially
Thank
White House Fact Sheet on the President's Child-Care Principles
May 9, 1989
m. in
Four basic principles underlie the Presi-
Parents, who are best able to make de-
In his
dent's approach to child care:
cisions about their children's care,
527
May 7 / Administration of George Bush, 1991
Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony
for opthalmic surgeons. And when she did
for the Small Business Person of the
that she wouldn't listen to "no"-she star
Year Award and an Exchange With
ed her own business.
Pa
Reporters
Joann wouldn't give up on life when her
in
May 7, 1991
husband died suddenly. Instead, she poured
fot
her energy into her work. The results: Sales
sta
The President. Thank you all very much.
have climbed from virtually nothing to $5
Please be seated. Thank you from the
sig
bottom of my former fibrillating heart.
million in just 5 years. Her staff has grown
tro
from 3 employees to 75. What once was
Bu
[Laughter] To June Nichols, the Acting
virtually a neighborhood operation now
al
Deputy Administrator of the SBA; to the
SBA regional administrators with us; espe-
sells products in 22 nations around the
tor
world.
cially to the Members of Congress with us
ice
today: We're delighted to have you here. I
Joann has conquered adversity, and she's
fess
just had the honor of signing the proclama-
built a future. And for that, we proudly
nee
tion declaring this Small Business Week,
name her the 1991 Small Business Person of
Los
and I'm delighted to be with all of you
the Year. Congratulations.
me.
representing small business. Welcome to
Leo LeBlanc wouldn't say no to life,
C
the White House, America's ultimate mom-
either. Just when his wife developed a life-
kind
and-pop operation. [Laughter]
threatening illness, this corporate vice presi-
our
I've got to admit, I'm glad to be out of
dent was fired. Leo didn't give up. He said
the
the hospital. It's a little unsettling to turn
yes-yes to starting over, yes to finding and
Our
on the news and see Peter Jennings point-
pursuing his own dream. He took over En-
agir
ing to a diagram of a heart with your name
terprise Brass Works, making equipment for
neu
on it. [Laughter] It's not even Valentine's
the petroleum industry. He instituted inno-
If
Day. [Laughter]
vative reforms and showed faith in his
we''
But there's an extraordinary force at
workers and himself by purchasing the
Fast
work inside America, a force that does the
company, putting every asset he owned
ffe-
good work of this country, a force that em-
the line.
good
bodies America's can-do spirit. And that
And now Leo says yes to success. In the
that
force, as we all know here today, is small
last decade his company has increased sales
we'v
business, made up of over 20 million men
525 percent and added more than 100 jobs.
say.
and women across the land who have taken
Leo LeBlanc is the Small Business Person of
agre
control of their own lives, made their own
the Year first runner-up. Leo, congratula-
nego
choices and decisions; 20 million who stake
tions to you, sir.
enco
out their goals and pursue them with deter-
A mother's hastily improvised toy for a
mini
mination and grit and vision; 20 million
bored 5-year-old became Caren Eilrich's
all, \
who believe in themselves, their neighbors,
ticket to the American dream. In 1984 she
Con₂
their country. And we're here today to cele-
and her husband, Mark, and friends pro-
not t
brate these 20 million pieces of the Ameri-
duced the first "Space Tubes" in their laun-
rejec
can dream.
dry room. The toys were so successful that
the
And we're going to meet five of them.
the couple risked everything to go into
simp
- You know, the Small Business Person of the
business. Then tragedy struck. Caren died
agree
Year is one of the most important awards
in an accident just 2 years after starting the
and
that is. Because it's an award of the Ameri-
company. Mark picked up the pieces and,
need
can spirit, a spirit that doesn't understand
through hard work and loving care and
thros
the word "no."
labor, created a lasting memorial to his wife
We
Joann Schulz wouldn't take no for an
and a model for his country.
State
answer. When an accident totally disabled
Last year Wildewood Creative Products
to ho
her for more than 3 years, she refused to
won a Parent's Choice Award. Its sales ap-
make
put her life on hold. She earned two de-
proached $3 million. Its staff exceeded 80,
SBA,
grees in that time. And when she couldn't
and with all supervisors and managers pro-
And
afford to continue with her education, she
found a job in the opthalmic business. She
moted from the production line. We honor
new
Caren's memory and salute Mark, ou
frien
came up with an idea for making products
second runner-up. Congratulations to yo
unat
husba
574
Administration of George Bush, 1991 / May 7
d when she did
no"-she star
While Mark embodies determination,
expectedly last week: And our thoughts and
Paul Hsu embodies courage. He left Taiwan
prayers are with Pat and her family.
n. life when her
in search of freedom and opportunity. He
The SBA will play an increasingly vigor-
ead, she poured
found them in America. The company he
ous role in this nation's life as we enter the
The results: Sales
started, Manufacturing Technology Inc., de-
21st century. Small business has become the
y nothing to $5
signs and manufactures sophisticated elec-
chief supplier of new American jobs and
staff has grown
tronics products. Paul is our National Small
opportunities. Many of the great innova-
What once was
Business Prime Contractor of the Year.
tions that will change our lives will spring
operation now
The National Small Business Subcontrac-
from small business. It really is the place
ons around the
tor Award goes to Bruce, Walker's full-serv-
where the future takes shape. Small busi-
ice engineering firm that has over 250 pro-
nesses reward innovation, create jobs, and
versity, and she's
fessionals-a firm that has performed engi-
give people the means by which to claim
nat, we proudly
neering design work for such clients as the
their piece of the American dream.
usiness Person of
Los Alamos National Lab and the Depart-
Small businesses of America, we salute
ment of Agriculture-Merrick & Company.
you, and we offer you our admiration, our
say no to life,
Our five honorees today illustrate the
respect, and our gratitude. Thank you for
developed a life-
kind of grit and entèrprise that have made
your example. And may God bless you all.
porate vice presi-
our land great. You'll notice that many of
President's Health
give up. He said
them conduct business around the world.
es to finding and
Our administration is committed to encour-
Q. How you feeling today?
le took over En-
aging free trade so that all our entrepre-
Q. How are you today?
ng équipment for
neurs may compete globally.
Q. Can you show it to us?
e instituted inno-
If I might make a pitch: As you know,
Q. Show it to us.
ved faith in his
we've asked the Congress to extend the
The President: Do you think I'm Lyndon
purchasing the
Fast Track procedures that have been in
Johnson?
sset he owned
ffect since 1974. Fast Track really means
Q. Have you given up coffee altogether,
good faith. It assures our trading partners
sir?
to success. In the
that we will not alter trade agreements that
The President: Not altogether, I don't
as increased sales
we've settled with them. Congress has the
think. I'm on Sanka and a decaf now.
ore than 100 jobs.
say. Congress will vote yes or no on these
Q. Are you going to have caffeine with-
Business Person of
agreements as they were written by our
drawal? [Laughter]
Leo, congratula-
negotiators and their counterparts. It also
encourages close cooperation between ad-
Note: The President spoke at 10:07 a.m. in
rovised toy for a
ministration negotiators and Congress. After
the Rose Garden at the White House.
Caren Eilrich's
all, we don't want to submit agreements to
eam. In 1984 she
Congress that will not pass. Fast Track does
and friends pro-
not take away Congress' power to accept or
bes" in their laun-
reject trade agreements, nor does it railroad
so successful that
the American public into unwise deals. It
Exchange With Reporters on the
thing to go into
simply smooths the way for the kind of
President's Health
truck. Caren died
agreements that American business men
May 7, 1991
after starting the
and women-people like today's honorees—
p the pieces and,
need to spread their goods and ideas
Q. Mr. President, how are you feeling,
loving care and
throughout the world.
sir? And is your heartbeat back to com-
emorial to his wife
We salute our five winners, as well as the
pletely normal?
ry.
State winners here today. And we also want
The President. Back to normal, and I'm
Creative Products
to honor the agency founded to help them
feeling great. And this is a photo op at
ward. Its sales ap-
make their dreams become reality-the
which I do not take questions. [Laughter]
staff exceeded 80,
SBA, the Small Business Administration.
Same old me. Thank you for inquiring.
and managers pro-
And we want to pay tribute to its dynamic
Q. Do you want Fast Track to succeed?
on line. We honor
new Administrator, Pat Saiki-a good
Don't answer that. [Laughter]
salute Mark, ou
friend, feisty, outspoken leader-but unfor-
The President. Come on, Helen [Helen
ratulations to yo
unately she couldn't be with us today; her
Thomas, United Press International].
husband, Dr. Stanley Saiki, passed away un-
[Laughter]
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May 8 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
brought them to just come with me, to be
the South Portico of the White House. Presi-
with me, but also so that you could see this
dent Paz spoke in Spanish, and his remarks
new youth that is growing in Bolivia. Thank
were translated by an interpreter. Prior to
you. And I know we're going to have very
their remarks, the two Presidents met pri-
efficient results. And this is a new stage to
vately in the Oval Office and with U.S. and
our relationship.
Bolivian officials in the Cabinet Room, and
then attended a luncheon in the Old
Note: President Bush spoke at 1:36 p.m. at
Family Dining Room.
Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Small Business
Person of the Year Award
May 8, 1990
Well, thank you all, and welcome to the
people in transitional neighborhoods. Every
White House. I'm sorry about the delays
job you create can mean another family
getting some of you all in here. But good
with a future, another family with hope,
news-you don't have to show a picture to
another family-with a chance for the Ameri-
get out of this madhouse, I've discovered.
can dream.
[Laughter]
And as a former small business person, I
It's good to see Secretary Mosbacher
know firsthand the struggles of entrepre-
here, doing an outstanding job as our Secre-
neurs and growing businesses, the combina-
tary of Commerce. And I am very, very
tion of adrenaline and anxiety, the adversity
proud of him. And the same can be said for
and the adventures that fills your days.
Susan Engeleiter, who is heading up the
Iowa's Barney Roberts started his empire
SBA and also keeping the focus where it
out of his basement. David Mathews began
belóngs.
his ironworks on an Arkansas mountaintop
You know, the people that are gathered
without electricity or running water. Oat-
here come from 50 States and beyond,
meal Studios Greeting Cards were launched
hometown heroes who are leading America
at a place called the Frog Hollow Craft
into the 21st century, as the theme for this
Center. And Phyllis slept on the floor and
Small Business Week proclaims. And today
was told no 17 times before her messenger
marks a wonderful occasion not only for
business was licensed. By her own descrip-
them but also for our nation and our future.
tion, she broke the logjam when she walked
Small business is the backbone of the U.S.
into the commissioner's office-and I
economy, creating two out of every three
quote-"screamed like a fish seller on Max-
new jobs, employing half the private work
well Street." [Laughter] I don't know where
force, accounting for 40 percent of Ameri-
Maxwell Street might be, but I can tell you,
ca's total gross national product. And it's
I can just picture it. [Laughter] Phyllis,
one of the reasons Americans are enjoying
don't do it here, okay? [Laughter]
this longest era of peacetime growth in the
All four are American success stories. All
history of our country. But, of course, the
four know that no nation ever drowned in
magic of small business is not in the power
sweat. And all four know that good citizen-
of its numbers but in the power of its
ship is good business, reaching out from
dreams, of its aspirations.
their communities to the homeless and the
And each of your businesses began as the
Special Olympics and others.
dream of one man or one woman and soon
Their rules are simple and they make
became a dream for many others. And I
sense. "People are our best assets," says
look at people like Phyllis Apelbaum, one of
Barney, "take care of them and they won't
today's finalists, whose messenger service in
leave." And Phyllis says, "You have to love
Chicago provides jobs for over a hundred
what you're doing." And David's time-
638
Administration of George Bush, 1990 / May 9
proven formula for success needs just three
ners overseas, some of whom don't tax cap-
ks
words: "Never sacrifice quality." And Oat-
ital gains at all.
to
meal Greeting Cards' Joe Massimino de-
The strength of America lies with those
scribes their brand of humor as "Not corny,
who are willing to take a chance in small
nd
not punny, not bizarre, not offensive."
business and build for the future. And it's
nd
I'm not the first President to recognize
here you find the determination and the
ld
and appreciate the importance of smaller
ingenuity and the vision that have created
companies. And today is Harry Truman's
the enterprises which drive our economy
birthday, and as always, he told it like it is.
and enrich our lives. It is around small busi-
He said: "You don't have a prosperous
nesses that you find communities growing
country unless the little man-the farmer,
and prospering. It is here where women
the worker, the small businessman-is well-
and minorities make their mark as business
off. And when the little man prospers, big
owners. It is here where you find so many
business gets along just fine."
of the Thousand Points of Light that are
Well, that's why one of my priorities after
aiding those in need all across the country.
We can take pride in the fact that nations
assuming the office was to develop Federal
around the world are using small business
ry
policies that promote and support this vital
ily
in the United States as a model for econom-
sector of our economy. We're revitalizing-
ic growth. So, small business is America at
thanks to Susan-the Small Business Admin-
its best. And it's a pleasure for me to recog-
istration. We're working to ensure the inter-
nize those who have excelled in this vital
ests and concerns of small business are
field of endeavor.
I
made part and parcel of efforts such as Fed-
Congratulations! Thanks, and I'm delight-
eral contract procurement. And we need
ed you all came to the White House. And
a-
your support on one of this year's top legis-
now I'll turn the podium over to Susan En-
ty
lative priorities. And of course, I'm talking
geleiter to present today's awards. Thank
on a tax cut on capital gains. Especially for
you all very, very much.
re
small businesses and entrepreneurs, it will
in
attract start-up capital, provide more long-
Note. The President spoke at 2:15 p.m. in
op
term investment, create new jobs, and help
Room 450 of the Old Executive Office
it-
level a playing field with our trading part-
Building.
ed
id
er
p-
Statement on the Observance of Schuman Day
ed
May 9, 1990
I
On May 9, the European Community will
union to an entity that would integrate
celebrate Schuman Day. This year the occa-
Europe politically and economically.
u,
is,
sion is particularly momentous, as it marks
From those difficult post-war days, Amer-
the 40th anniversary of the 1950 Declara-
icans have shared that dream and encour-
All
tion which initiated the European Coal and
aged it. President Eisenhower and Secretar-
in
Steel Community and started a chain of
ies Marshall and Acheson, strong supporters
n-
events in European integration which has
of European integration, foresaw that our
led to the strong and vibrant European
transatlantic alliance would preserve the
he
Community of today. The early efforts were
peace in Europe and that the example of
led by European statesmen of vision:
Western economic prosperity and multi-
Robert Schuman, Jean Monnet, Konrad
party democracy would lead to change in
ys
Adenauer, Alcide de Gasperi, and Paul-
the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. The
it
Henri Spaak, among others. They foresaw
United States is proud of the role its sup-
clearly the need for a more integrated
port and presence in Europe have played in
e-
Europe that would reach beyond a customs
furthering European integration.
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Jeasury
Jan architaed,
Men. Counsel
566-2093
fred Moldberg,
Tax policy
Guy
566-5561
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE: may u
TO: Bob femon
FROM: KATHY SHANAHAN
Associate Director
Office of Cabinet Liaison
Room 239, OEOB, x2800
attached of background on
Amall Business week and
the award winner for
tomorrow's speech.
lill get you the draft fact
Sheet on the IRS annonneement
as soon as it's available
Call if you need more.
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SMALL BUSINESS WEEK 1992
National
Winner
Cameron D. James, President
Kenneth P. Mills. Vice President/Treasurer
Amelia B. McCoy, CEO
Mills.James Productions
Mills-James Productions
Handmade Rainbows and Halos by Amelia, Inc.
3545 Fishinger Boulevard
Route 1, Box 12
3545 Fishinger Boulevard
Hilliard, OH 43026
Hilliard, OH 43026
Lamar. OK 74850
(614) 777-9933
(614) 777-9933
(405) 379-7272
The vidco industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. and Kenneth Mills
In 1978. Amelia McCoy made some hair
and Cameron James are taking full advantage of all the opportunities that this growth affords.
bows for her infant granddaughters and some
Started in 1984 with a few thousand dollars in personal funds, a small bank loan and no employees,
friends. Before long, she was making them for
Mills-James Productions has become the largest video production company in central Ohio. The
participants in pageants. dances and other spe-
company specializes in electronic media production. including corporate videotapes, television and
cial events. In 1983. the business had eight
radio commercials, and business theater presentations.
employees and a new building. and by 1985,
MillsJames has experienced steady growth from the beginning and has always shown a profit. By
demand was so great that McCoy organized the
its second year. the company was billing more than $1 million annually. After acquiring video
cottage industry. Today, what started as a hobby
production facilities from another company in 1988, it experienced rapid growth. Revenues were
with a $7.78 investment and one simple bow
approximately $4 million in 1990. with S5 million projected for 1991. A recent SBA-backed loan
design has grown into 3 successful multimillion-
helped build a 22,000 sq. ft. expansion housing two sound stages. The firm has won scores of honors.
dollar business. Now local women assemble
bows and other items in their homes and sell
including an Emmy and an award from the New York Film Festival.
Mills-James currently employs about 50 people, including writers, directors, video editors.
them to Rainbows and Halos, which in turn
videographers, computer graphics designers and support personnel. It also provides internships for
markets them to department stores, supermar-
high school and college students studying communications, advertising and film.
kers and children's stores.
James and Mills have frequently donated thousands of dollars worth of services and facilities to area
Rainbows and Halos provides jobs - in an
non-profit groups. Both are involved in a number of professional and civic organizations.
area with high unemployment - for nearly 450
cottage industry workers. who cam approxi-
mately $100,000 for production work each month.
The firm also employs eight full-time workers,
30 sales representatives and 120 merchandisers.
Major success began when McCoy convinced
local Wal-Mart stores to carry her bows. By
1985. Rainbows and Halos was selling to 100
Wal-Marts. The company is now a mandatory
vendor and is in the 1,275 largest Wal-Mart
stores in the U.S.
Today. the Rainbows and Halos product line
includes nearly 500 designs created or super-
vised by McCoy. with a line of compatible
products in development. Sales in 1991 were
projected at $5 million.
In addition to economic growth and employ-
ment opportunities. McCoy participates in and
generously supports numerous other civic,
community and charitable activities.
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THE STATE SMALL BUSINESS PERSONS OF THE YEAR
with
James W. Fleming. President
Richard W. Stewart, CEO
Cheryl A. Cwiklinski President/Owner
Comprehensive Computerized Business
Aero Metals, Inc.
Frontier Cooperative Herbs
402 Darlington Street
Box 299
dba CCB Services, Inc.
1701 Golf Road
LaPorte, IN 46350
Norway. LA 52318
Tower 2, Suite 109
(219) 326-1976
(319) 227-7996
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(708) 228-1801
James Fleming is the quintessential entre-
Richard Stewart was supposed to become a
Since age 17. Cheryl Cwiklinski has wanted to
preneur. His investment casting business has
diescl mechanic. At least, that was his ambition
have her own business. After 21 years of com-
evolved from a start-up operation in his base-
when he decided to sell natural herbs and spices
puter experience. which encompassed all aspects
ment to an international $15 million company
as a hobby in 1976. By the fall of 1977, Frontier
of the personal computer processing indus-
try, Cwiklinski saw an opportunity to couple her
with 250 employees. Aero Metals. Inc. provides
Cooperative Herbs had so many customers, Ste-
quality components for a variety of industries
wart went to work full time in the business.
high-tech skills with the industry's need for on-
going, customized training for personnel. With
including aerospace and defense, automotive,
In 1981, with sales over $1 million, he at-
agriculture, military. computer and many others.
tended an SBA cash-flow seminar, prepared his
only $16,000 in savings and five accounts.
Cwiklinski started CCB Services. Inc., in 1982. A
Among its better-known customers are Sears and
first cash-flow statement and finally got his first
bank loan. In 1983, he started night school and
year later, she offered all her major assets as
Snap-on.
collateral for a/modest $20,000 expansion loan,
Much of Fleming's success stems from a
over the next eight years earned a degree in
sincere desire to develop a rapport with all of his
business administration (with a 4.0) and numer-
and the risk paid off. By 1989. revenues exceeded
employees. He is both willing and able to roll up
ous awards. He has done just as well at Frontier.
$2 million andtoday, CCB is a multi-dimensional
his sleeves and provide hands-on assistance for
The company has become America's largest
corporation which offers a myriad of high-tech
supplier of bulk herbs. spices, natural oils and
services to Fortune 500 clients.
any task. A humble man who credits his employ-
CCB offers full-service personnel placements,
ecs with his success, he has cultivated a real team
extracts. and gourmet coffees and teas to the
PC/WP training, complete office automation
atmosphere. Unions have tried and failed 10
natural foods industry, dominating this market
consulting, secretarial supportand desktop pub-
organize his shop.
niche with an estimated 80 percent market share.
One of Fleming's first major accomplish-
Sales grew from $18,000 in 1976 to over $2
lishing expertise. The company's client list reads
like a Who's Who in corporate America -
ments was the design of the equipment line to
million by 1983, when the company was named
Ameritech, AT&T, First Card. IBM, Quaker
produce Jiffy Pop popcorn. He worked with MIT
by Inc. as one of the 100 fastest-growing small
Oats, and Xerox to name a few]
professors and top surgeons to design innovative
companies in the U.S. After 15 consecutive
medical equipment used in hip replacements and
years of sales growth, with 1992 sales estimated
Cwiklinski is one of the most highly re-
has several patents on the market for medical
at $16 million. Frontier soon expects to be one of
spected experts in the information systems in-
dustry. She has won numerous awards, appeared
equipment. He also designs his own equipment.
the top five manufacturers in the industry.
on major television and radio broadcasts, written
Aero responds rapidly to technological ad-
Frontier is the largest private employer in
vances by investing in equipment and employ-
Benton County; 165 people work at its plant,
articles for various business publications. and is
an accomplished speaker and lecturer. She also
ees. Fleming strongly emphasizes education,
which offers a national model child care facility,
and the company pays for work-related tuition.
gymnasium. weight room and full-service cafe-
serves on numerous business and community
Fleming also teaches a variety of classes to
teria. It has developed its own unique machinery
boards. Cwiklinski and her staff reflect the
company's motto and philosophy 'Different by
improve skills and half of his employees are
and processing and, with improved productivity,
Design," with a commitment to excellence.
involved in training.
has increased benefits to its employees. The firm
He devotes valuable time and money to
also supports development projects in Peru and
various community and educational projects and
Mexico. Stewart is on the boards of several
serves on the executive committees of numerous
cooperatives and the Cedar Rapids chamber of
civic boards. He is chairman of the Partners in
commerce.
Education committee of the chamber of com-
merce.
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stares
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
/
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20416
Teople
1933
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
MAY 10-16, 1992
FACT SHEET
Each year for the past 28 years, the President of the United
States has designated a week in May as Small Business Week. In
1992, Small Business Week will be held from May 10 through May
16. The theme for Small Business Week is "Small Business:
Building America's Future."
Small Business Person of the Year
Small Business Week recognizes outstanding small business owners
for their personal achievements and contributions to our nation's
economy. One outstanding entrepreneur is named in each state,
the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands, and Guam as
the state Small Business Person of the Year. From this group the
national Small Business Person of the Year is chosen.
Trade associations, chambers of commerce and business organiza-
tions frequently sponsor candidates. Sponsors submit a
nomination package to the nearest SBA district office for review
and selection by each district's Small Business Advisory Council.
Nomination packages are then sent to regional SBA offices where
Regional Advisory Councils select regional award winners.
Finally, the SBA National Advisory Council selects the National
Small Business Person of the Year and other national winners.
Selection criteria for Small Business Persons of the Year are:
*
Staying power: a substantiated history as an established
business.
*
Growth in number of employees: a benchmark to judge the
impact of the business on the job market.
*
Increase in sales and/or unit volume: an indication of
continued growth.
Current and past financial reports: substantiating the
improved financial position of the business; a profit-
and-loss statement and balance sheet for the last three
complete years.
*
Innovativeness of product or service offered: illustra-
tions of the creativity and imagination of the nominee.
Response to adversity: examples of problems faced in the
nominee's business and the methods used to solve them.
*
Evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community-
oriented projects: through the use of his/her personal
time and other resources.
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2.
Candidates are rated on a scale from one to five points in each
of the preceding categories.
Special Award Winners
During Small Business Week, Small Business Advocates and Special
Award Winners are also honored.
A small business advocate is an individual who has used his or
her professional expertise or personal talents to further the
understanding and awareness of small business. These individuals
have also taken an active role in creating opportunities for
small business.
The following advocate awards are presented:
Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year
*
Women in Business Advocate of the Year
Veteran Small Business Advocate of the Year
Accountant Advocate of the Year
Financial Services Advocate of the Year
Media Advocate of the Year
The following special awards are presented:
*
Small Business Exporter of the Year
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Entrepreneur Success Award (a small business that has
received SBA assistance and has grown into a large business)
Prime and Subcontractor of the Year
A Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year and a Subcontractor
of the Year will be recognized in each of the 10 SBA regions for
their outstanding performance under federal contracts. National
winners in each category, selected from among the regional
winners, will also be honored during the national Small Business
Week activities in Washington, D.C.
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MESSAGE FROM
THE ADMINISTRATOR
Throughout our history, small businesses have played a key role in the vitality of our
nation. Weathering the hard times and prospering in the good, they have, as a group, been
the top employer and trainer of our work force and the mainstay of our economy. Today, their
reach is global, with exports to every corner of the world.
A business is only as good as its people. and here again. small businesses lead the way.
Because it is in small businesses that we find most of the innovators, the open, creative minds
that are on the cutting edge of every field. Here are not only brilliant minds, but also men
and women with a dream and the determination to make ir a reality. Here are people
achieving success by sheer will and hard work, often overcoming great odds and taking great
risks. And here are leaders, inspiring those around them to go the extra mile, to reach for
success.
Here are also generous people, who give back to their communities far more than they
receive. Small business people give, per capita, more than large corporations. And they are
the ones actively involved, giving freely of goods and services, time and talent to everything
from boards of education to Little League, from fund-raisers to environmental action groups.
They are the backbone of our society, and their caring, their involvement and their generosity
are an inspiration to us all.
You, the small business people of America, are our constituency at SBA. We are
privileged to serve you as an advocate, investor and counselor, helping you build America's
future. Faced with tough economic times, we are doing our best to loosen credit. to make
much-needed money available to small businesses. And how it is needed - since September,
the demand on our loan guarantee program has soared 30 percent. In hardest-hit New
England, our economic recovery program is helping viable companies stay alive, and the
demand is tremendous. But we are determined to find a way IO meet these needs, to face the
challenge and win the fight. Together. the SBA and small business have weathered economic
crises before, and we will again.
This week, we take time to pay tribute to some of the brightest and best small business
people from across the nation. You. our winners, come from every walk of life, but you are
bound by a common thread: you are making your dream come true, and in doing so, are
providing job opportunities and stimulating the economy. We are proud to honor your
achievements and we thank you for your immeasurable contributions to the nation and the
world.
As Administrator of the Small Business Administration, I want to personally congratu-
late each of you - I am proud of you, I support you and I salute you.
Pat Saiki
Patricia Saiki
Administrator