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NFIB/Texas Salutes 2010 Small Business Champion
Friday, October 22nd, 2010
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NFIB/Texas Salutes 2010 Small Business Champion
AUSTIN, October 21, 2010 –Eric Donaldson, president of Hot Shot Delivery Inc. in Houston, has been named the NFIB Small Business Champion for Texas by the National Federation of Independent Business.
Donaldson is a second-generation business owner; his father started Hot Shot Delivery in 1978. Donaldson currently employs 14 full-time staff and works with more than 70 contractors.
Donaldson has been an NFIB member since 2003 and was invited to join the Texas Leadership Council in 2005. Since then, he has spent countless hours traveling to Austin to testify and meet with NFIB staff and political leaders, attended hearings and meetings and has been invited to serve on various councils and committees.
In 2008, he was appointed by Comptroller Susan Combs to serve on the Texas Business Tax Advisory Council representing NFIB and small business owners.
“From his first day as a member, Eric has been active and engaged in every aspect of NFIB,” said NFIB/Texas Executive Director Will Newton. “He is a collaborator and team player; he has helped us build coalitions and relationships with groups that also put small business issues first.
Donaldson was instrumental in introducing NFIB/Texas to Texas Couriers and Logistics Association, one of the first groups to join NFIB/Texas in the push to reform the margins tax.
Donaldson has been involved in the Messenger Courier Association of America for numerous years and was the recipient of the MCAA’s 2007 Community Service Award for his work after Hurricane Katrina. In addition to his work, Donaldson is a committed soccer coach in the UCAL. He currently serves on the Texas Courier and Logistics Association board of directors and was a founder of the organization.
“He assists the NFIB/Texas office with meeting coordination in his area, serves as a spokesperson to the local and national media, and has often assisted in finding new member leads to help us grow our membership,” Newton added.
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NFIB is the nation’s leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small and independent business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB’s powerful network of grassroots activists send their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America’s free enterprise system.
NFIB’s mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses. More information about NFIB is available online at www.NFIB.com/newsroom.
Houston Rockets – Red-dy For the RUN!
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
The Houston Rockets lead the Series 3-2 against the Portland Trailblazers. This is the kind of excitement in professional sports that I live to experience. I had the pleasure of attending a game during this series and the buzz coming from Houston’s crowd of fans is absolutely infectious. Before the game was over, my father and I had met some cheerleaders (which I think he enjoyed even more than I did), got a pair of Yao Ming’s shoes and closed a new account for my Houston Courier Service, Hot Shot Delivery! The last time the Rockets moved past the first round of the playoffs was in 1997. So, needless to say, we have a lot riding on this series.
My history with the Rockets goes back as far as I can remember. From our times with Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson to the controversial remarks about referees from our new coach, Rick Adelman – I’ve been there and been a fan. In fact, we had season tickets for years as a treat for existing customers or new customers of Hot Shot Delivery. It was only recently that we decided to give up those tickets and I’m strongly considering rethinking that decision.
There is no better feeling than when your team is winning. The entire town of Houston seems to be in a good mood. Everyone seems a bit more relaxed and we are all rallying behind a common cause. Every television in public is tuned to the game so you can be sure to catch every great shot or every bad call on our favorite, Yao Ming. It’s a great excuse to get people together and enjoy good times with friends and family at Rockets Watching Parties.
The buzz is definitely in the air for our Red Rockets. This could be our year. We are due! Go Rockets!
Until Next Time,
Eric
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