📉 Shutdowns Hurt Small Business

When Washington grinds to a halt, Main Street takes the hit. The problem : The ongoing government shutdown is draining $137 million from Iowa’s economy every week . That’s money not going into paychecks, storefronts, or local communities. 💸 $16 million in frozen SBA loans each month 🚚 Delayed federal programs and shipments are disrupting operations 🛒 SNAP and food assistance gaps are placing new strains on nonprofits and families Why it matters : These ripple effects aren’t contained to Washington. I’ve heard directly from Iowa small business owners — including Anita, who runs a local coffee shop in Osceola. 📺 Watch Anita’s story to hear how the shutdown is hitting home. ⬇️ While others play politics, I voted to: ✅ Keep the government open ✅ Protect working families and vulnerable Iowans ✅ Make sure Main Street businesses get the support they deserve Bottom Line: Iowa’s small businesses shouldn’t have to pay for Washington’s chaos. I’m standing with entrepreneurs like Anita to get Main Street moving again.