Louis Jerome, a 28 year old businessman, philanthropist and community leader announced today the formation of the Small Business Coalition, Inc. This new political action committee will lead the effort to shape legislation and policies that will support small businesses and create jobs in New York City.

“I’ve always had a deep passion for this city and its people and I think promoting a friendly small business environment is the best avenue we can pursue to help all New Yorkers achieve the American dream,” Jerome said.

Jerome recruited seasoned political operative John Eddy to serve as Executive Director of the Small Business Coalition and to oversee the organization’s political efforts. Eddy spent the previous seven years at the New York State Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee, where he most recently served as Deputy Political Director overseeing numerous successful campaigns around New York State.

“I’m very excited to take the DACC model and apply it to supporting pro-small business candidate in New York City,” said Eddy. “Our goal is to elect stakeholders across New York City who understand the importance of small-businesses.”

Jerome said the Small Business Coalition will support honest leaders and common-sense initiatives that will continue to move New York in a positive direction. “This is about supporting the overall economy in New York City so it benefits everyone, but especially the small business owners and their employees,” he said. “We are going to back candidates that have integrity and the will to take decisive action.”

Later this month, the Small Business Coalition will begin interviewing candidates for every open political office in New York City and the Coalition plans on endorsing and supporting those candidates who are most committed to small businesses.

“We’re going to be very active in many 2013 elections in all of the five boroughs,” Jerome concluded. Mr. Jerome has seeded the Coalition with a significant six-figure contribution and plans on raising much more from like-minded New Yorkers over the weeks and months ahead.

(YWN Desk – NYC)