Allentown – Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett spoke today about the importance of small businesses to Pennsylvania’s economy as he toured Egypt Star Bakery in Allentown.
 
“It is time for small businesses like Egypt Star Bakery to have someone on their side in Harrisburg,” said Corbett, “For far too long, state government has been an adversary to job growth.”

Tom Corbett’s plan to grow small business in Pennsylvania focuses on helping business owners and cutting through the red tape that often stands in the way of growth. Some highlights of the plan include simplifying the tax code, instituting regulatory flexibility for small businesses and repealing the Inheritance Tax.

“Small business owners are dealt too many roadblocks when trying to grow their business,” said Corbett, “They are heavily burdened by the costs of government regulation and excessive paperwork. That is why I want to change that as Pennsylvania’s next governor.” 

With over 236,000 small businesses in Pennsylvania, they are an integral part of the state’s economy and critical to its success. Tom Corbett has been personally visiting companies like The Egypt Star Bakery to learn firsthand the concerns of business owners. He has discussed with business leaders and employees the importance of keeping jobs in Pennsylvania and making sure we see growth in our jobs market. 

 “I believe it is time to restore the commonwealth’s rightful position in the global marketplace by partnering with business leaders to build job creation policies that will secure Pennsylvania’s future,” said Corbett.

 “We need to encourage job creators like The Egypt Star Bakery to grow and invest in Pennsylvania,” said Corbett. “It is critical to put money back in the hands of small business owners so they can hire more workers and expand their business.”

As Tom Corbett has traveled the state, he has detailed separate aspects of his seven-point economic development and jobs plan, which includes:

• Expanding Pennsylvania’s Economy Through Innovation
• Reforming Pennsylvania’s Jobs Climate
• Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Regional Economies
• Growing Small Business in Pennsylvania
• Harnessing Entrepreneurial Leadership from Higher Education
• Developing a World-class Workforce
• Expanding Pennsylvania Worldwide

The Egypt Star Bakery has been a part of the Lehigh Valley since the 1930’s. It is family owned, with three locations around the Allentown area. It is known for churning out delicious hearth baked breads, rolls, cakes and other baked goods daily. The bakery’s owners pride themselves on the fact that they have never laid off an employee, even during the tough economic times we have dealt with in recent years. The owners have chosen to work with older equipment and keep people employed at the bakery instead of upgrading their ovens and mixers. 

Click through to learn more about Tom Corbett’s plan for small businesses and his plan to revitalize Pennsylvania’s economy. 

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