As a business owner, I ran for office in 2006 to protect small businesses, and that has always been my first priority.
I'm honored to serve the citizens of North County as their representative in the assembly and fight daily to improve California's economy and business climate in the state legislature.
Recently, I was grateful to take a brief respite from the battle to join the California Small Business Association at the Sacramento Convention Center and recognize Mike Morton, Jr. of The Brigantine Family of Restaurants as my 2012 Small Business of the Year.
It is no secret that California is a tough place for entrepreneurs, especially among those who understand how a business actually works. In the latest piece of bad news for our state, Chief Executive Magazine ranked California as the worst state to do business, earning poor marks for its unfriendly tax and regulatory environment.
Small businesses drive the economic engine of California. They are critical to the financial well-being of this state through the creation of new business models and employment opportunities, while bringing innovative services and products to the marketplace. That's why I welcome the opportunity to recognize hardworking business owners like Mike Morton, Jr. and the Morton family, who have committed to invest and grow their business in California.
In addition to the more than 1,000 jobs they provide in our communities, the Mortons have worked tirelessly to advance the restaurant industry in San Diego through their strong leadership in the California Restaurant Association and San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Celebrating 43 years as a San Diego tradition, The Brigantine Family of Restaurants has developed into a successful collection of fine restaurants and opened their newest "Miguel's Cocina" location just blocks from my Carlsbad district office.
More than popular eateries for American and Mexican food lovers, The Brigantine Family of Restaurants is synonymous with quality, value and guest satisfaction.
It's a family business on two fronts, a family-owned business with several long-term employees who are considered "family." Also, the Mortons are extremely proud of the restaurant group's local, friendly flavor, generated in large part by their seasoned and committed staff.
I'm proud of my record standing up for small businesses in the state legislature and even more delighted to name Michael Morton, Jr. and The Brigantine Family of Restaurants as my 2012 Small Business of the Year.
Mike Morton, Jr. has carried on the impressive legacy of his family-owned business and serves as a model to others in the industry. To that end, I will continue my fight on behalf of entrepreneurs like the Morton's to keep small businesses a vital part of our regional and state economy.
Assemblyman Martin Garrick, R-Carlsbad, represents the 74th Assembly District in the California Legislature and served as Assembly Republican Leader in 2010.
I'm honored to serve the citizens of North County as their representative in the assembly and fight daily to improve California's economy and business climate in the state legislature.
Recently, I was grateful to take a brief respite from the battle to join the California Small Business Association at the Sacramento Convention Center and recognize Mike Morton, Jr. of The Brigantine Family of Restaurants as my 2012 Small Business of the Year.
It is no secret that California is a tough place for entrepreneurs, especially among those who understand how a business actually works. In the latest piece of bad news for our state, Chief Executive Magazine ranked California as the worst state to do business, earning poor marks for its unfriendly tax and regulatory environment.
Small businesses drive the economic engine of California. They are critical to the financial well-being of this state through the creation of new business models and employment opportunities, while bringing innovative services and products to the marketplace. That's why I welcome the opportunity to recognize hardworking business owners like Mike Morton, Jr. and the Morton family, who have committed to invest and grow their business in California.
In addition to the more than 1,000 jobs they provide in our communities, the Mortons have worked tirelessly to advance the restaurant industry in San Diego through their strong leadership in the California Restaurant Association and San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Celebrating 43 years as a San Diego tradition, The Brigantine Family of Restaurants has developed into a successful collection of fine restaurants and opened their newest "Miguel's Cocina" location just blocks from my Carlsbad district office.
More than popular eateries for American and Mexican food lovers, The Brigantine Family of Restaurants is synonymous with quality, value and guest satisfaction.
It's a family business on two fronts, a family-owned business with several long-term employees who are considered "family." Also, the Mortons are extremely proud of the restaurant group's local, friendly flavor, generated in large part by their seasoned and committed staff.
I'm proud of my record standing up for small businesses in the state legislature and even more delighted to name Michael Morton, Jr. and The Brigantine Family of Restaurants as my 2012 Small Business of the Year.
Mike Morton, Jr. has carried on the impressive legacy of his family-owned business and serves as a model to others in the industry. To that end, I will continue my fight on behalf of entrepreneurs like the Morton's to keep small businesses a vital part of our regional and state economy.
Assemblyman Martin Garrick, R-Carlsbad, represents the 74th Assembly District in the California Legislature and served as Assembly Republican Leader in 2010.