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Rubio Honors Global Freight & Commerce LLC During National Veterans Small Business Week
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, honored Global Freight and Commerce LLC of Jacksonville, FL during National Veterans Small Business Week.
Rubio released the following video message to recognize Global Trade and Commerce LLC. A broadcast quality version can be found here.
“As Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, I am proud to honor Global Freight & Commerce of Jacksonville, Florida — a veteran-owned small business — as we celebrate this National Veterans Small Business Week.
“Global Freight & Commerce is a 100% owner-operated trucking company which not only provides quality service to its customers but also extends dignified employment opportunities to our nation’s many veterans.
“Following his retirement from the Army in 2014, founder Jesus Garay started Global Freight & Commerce using the precision and skills gained from more than 20 years of military experience.
“A member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Global Freight & Commerce is also involved in the community through events such as job fairs and conferences which provide leadership training to assist and develop the local workforce.
“Veteran-owned businesses such as Global Freight & Commerce are examples of the talent and dedication of our nation’s veterans. I look forward to watching Global Freight & Commerce’s continued growth and success.”
As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Senator Rubio continues the tradition of honoring America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship oversees proposed legislation on matters relating to the Small Business Administration and investigates all problems relating to America’s small businesses.