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Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, named JWR Construction Inc. of Deerfield Beach, FL as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week.
Rubio released the following video message to congratulate JWR Construction Inc. as the Senate Small Business of the Week. A broadcast quality version can be found here.
“Hello, I’m Senator Marco Rubio, I’m the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
“And today, I’m honoring JWR Construction Services, of Deerfield Beach, Florida as the Senate Small Business of the Week.
“In 1985, friends Jerry DuBois and William Gallo established JWR Construction Services to provide high-quality, well designed commercial buildings.
“Well thirty-five years later, JWR Construction remains a family-run business committed to their employees, customers, and Deerfield Beach community.
“Their award-winning work is recognized by local industry associations.
“JWR Construction supports community organizations like Rebuilding Together Broward County and the Deerfield Beach Little League team.
“Like many Floridians and those in small businesses, JWR Construction Services has been deeply impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
“But thanks to a Paycheck Protection Program loan, they are able to pay their thirty-seven employees.
“So congratulations to the entire team at JWR Construction Services on being named the Senate Small Business of the Week!
“I’m looking forward to seeing your continued success and positive contributions to your community.”
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.