News Release: Florida Builders, Associated Industries recognize Senator Fasano

Sep 1, 2009

The following is a news release issued by Greg Giordano, 727-848-5885 on September 1.

State Senator Mike Fasano recently received two prestigious awards from statewide business organizations. This past month Associated Industries of Florida and the Associated Builders and Contractors presented Senator Fasano with honors.

Fasano was named Associated Industries of Florida’s 2009 Champion for Business.”

“Associated Industries of Florida salutes Senator Fasano for his leadership sponsoring legislation that jumpstarts Florida’s economy,” the group said. “His bill creating the New Markets Development Program and expedited permitting for targeted industries both enhance our state’s business climate and will help create new jobs for Floridians. We proudly recognize him as a 2009 “Champion for Business.”

Senator Fasano was also named a Friend of Free Enterprise by the Associated Builders and Contractors, also known as “The Voice of Commercial Construction.”

“Providing a positive business environment will drive the recovery of Florida’s economy,” Senator Fasano states. “I am humbled by the recognition given for the legislation passed this year that will help spur our state’s economy forward.”