Berthel Endorsed by CBIA and NFIB, CT's Leading Business Associations

Rep. Eric Berthel's candidacy for the vacant 32nd State Senate District has been endorsed by both the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB). “Eric has shown a strong understanding of the business community's needs and has supported us on numerous occasions,” said CBIA President and CEO Joe Brennan. “He understands the urgency facing our state, and will make the decisions necessary to grow the economy, create jobs, and help Connecticut reach its full potential. As a state representative, Eric has worked hard to strengthen Connecticut’s economy and we’re confident that he’ll continue to do that if elected to the state Senate.” NFIB is Connecticut's and the nation's leading small business association. A nonprofit, non-partisan organization, NFIB's mission is to promote and protect the rights of small and independent business owners to operate and grow their businesses.

"Eric has a proven voting record as a champion for Connecticut small businesses," said Andy Markowski, State Director of NFIB Connecticut. "We enthusiastically endorse Eric's candidacy. His pro-small business voice will be a welcome and strong addition to the Connecticut State Senate." "Main Street Connecticut businesses have been my top priority as a State Representative, and they will continue to be my top commitment as the new State Senator for the 32nd District," Berthel said. "I will push for lower taxes on all state businesses and I will fight to eliminate job-killing government red tape. It is an honor to be endorsed by both the CBIA and NFIB, and I will be a tireless advocate for all Connecticut businesses if I am fortunate enough to be elected to the State Senate on Feb. 28." Berthel was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 2014, representing Watertown, Oakville and Woodbury. Re-elected in 2016, Berthel has served on the legislature’s Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Public Health Committee, and Education Committee. He currently serves on the Banking, Housing, and Insurance and Real Estate Committees. A vice president for strategic outreach at Hartford Healthcare Federal Credit Union, Berthel, 49, has spent his working career focused on healthcare communications, public relations, marketing and business development. The 32nd Senatorial District includes Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Middlebury, Oxford, Roxbury, Seymour, Southbury, Washington, Watertown and Woodbury. www​.nfib.com/connecticut