Winner Acknowleded at NFIB Summit in D.C.
And Presented Check from Sam’s Club
BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 9, 2008— Wayne McIntyre, owner of McIntyre Plumbing located in Tyler, Texas is the winner of the $100,000 Small Business Makeover offered by Sam’s Club, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and SBTV.com.
As the winner, McIntyre and his wife Ginger are in Washington, D.C. this week for NFIB’s 2008 National Small Business Summit June 8-11. In addition to $25,000 in cash, he will also receive merchandise, supplies and equipment from Sam’s Club or samsclub.com, mentoring from SBTV.com experts and a lifetime membership to the NFIB as part of the prize package.
McIntyre started his plumbing business in 1985 and he employs 18 people including his wife and two grown sons. "We still can't believe we won the contest," he says. "This is a huge opportunity for my business and family, and we are looking forward to visiting the capitol and working with NFIB, SBTV.com and Sam's Club. Times are tough in Tyler, Texas right now, and I intend to share what I learn with other small business and community leaders."
McIntyre will share the same stage as Republican Presidential Nominee and U.S. Sen. John McCain who is scheduled to appear June 10. McIntyre will be acknowledged during the NFIB morning session at approximately 8:30 a.m.
McIntyre was one of several thousands of small business owners who entered the $100,000 Small Business Makeover contest during National Small Business Week in April, which included the opportunity to participate in an Invoice Challenge at Sam’s Club. McIntyre typically purchases office supplies, cleaning supplies as well as personal needs for his home at Sam’s Club.
In a recent survey of 2,500 Sam’s Club Business Members, 37 percent estimated they save more than $1,000 per year shopping at Sam’s Club. Approximately 70 percent estimate they make up their annual membership fee on their purchases every month.
About Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club is a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (NYSE:WMT). The first Sam’s Club opened its doors in Midwest City, Oklahoma in 1983. Today, Sam’s Club serves more than 47 million U.S. members with locations nationwide, and in Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Sam’s Club offers exceptional values on merchandise and services for business owners and consumers. Online merchandise and club information is available at samsclub.com.
About NFIB
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.
About SBTV.com
SBTV.com is the only video news and information destination for America’s 25 million small businesses. Our commitment is to provide small business owners with the tools they need to manage grow and protect their ventures. Because we know that small business isn’t just about making a living-it’s a way of living. Small business is our only business at SBTV.com.
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