Small Business Advocacy Group Endorses Chaleski For Reelection

**News Release Submitted by Rachel Chaleski Campaign**

Sept. 10, 2024

A leading advocacy group for small businesses has endorsed state Rep. Rachel Chaleski’s efforts on behalf of job creators, signaling to its members that she should be sent back to the legislature to help promote Connecticut’s continued economic recovery.

In its endorsement of Chaleski on Monday, the Connecticut-based political action committee for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) wrote, “you will be committed to the needs of thousands of Main Street small businesses and their employees in Connecticut when you are elected to serve in Hartford.” NFIB is the leading small-business association in the nation with thousands of members in Connecticut representing a cross-section of the state's economy. For more than 75 years, NFIB has advocated on behalf of America’s small and independent business owners, both in Washington, D.C., and in all 50 state capitals. NFIB is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and member-driven. Since its founding in 1943, NFIB has been exclusively dedicated to small and independent businesses and remains so today.

“I’m grateful that the NFIB has recognized my work to make Connecticut more affordable, grow our economy and ensure our community remains an attractive place to live, work, and retire,” said Chaleski, a former financial analyst who represents the 138th House District serving residents of Danbury. “Connecticut’s small businesses are the backbone of our economy and I’ve supported legislation that will make it easier to continue to operate in our state. Many of our local businesses in Danbury give back to the community and support our residents so it’s important to me to ensure Connecticut isn’t burdening them with costly mandates.”

Chaleski, of Danbury, is a member of the committees on Appropriations, Education, and Transportation.