Governor Laura Kelly Endorsed by Over 60 Small Business Owners from Across the State
The coalition over 60 small business owners cite Governor Kelly’s historic economic success and commitment to the business community
TOPEKA – Today a bipartisan group of over 60 small business owners from across the state endorsed Governor Laura Kelly for re-election. Citing her successful leadership in rebuilding Kansas’ economy from the ground up and her commitment to supporting Kansas’ working families, these small business owners have thrown their support behind Governor Laura Kelly for re-election.
“Governor Kelly’s commitment to investing in education, infrastructure, and economic development while cutting taxes for families and small business shows her commitment to growing the economy by focusing on Main Street instead of Wall Street,” Sara Crow, co-owner of Crow & Co. Books in Hutchinson said. “Her work to enable small businesses to drive the economy is keeping our local economies on a much more stable footing and allowing us the opportunity to grow rather than having to tighten our belts.”
“Our small businesses are not just the backbone of our economy, they are a vital part of our communities,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “I’ve made it my priority to build up Kansas’ economy for everyone and these locally owned businesses truly embody the Kansas spirit. I’m honored to have their support and look forward to continuing to support Kansas’ working families.”
Since Governor Kelly took office in 2019, she has created and retained over 43,000 jobs, brought in over $8.7 billion in business investment, and brought home multiple awards for economic achievement including two Gold Shovel awards for economic development and the coveted Governor’s Cup for the most capital investment per capita in the nation. Kansas was also named CNBC’s “Comeback State of the Year” under Governor Kelly’s leadership.
Full list of small business owner endorsements below:
| Sara Crow, Crow & Co. Books, Hutchinson |
| Larry Crow, Crow & Co. Books, Hutchinson |
| Lora Wiley, Au Marche, Lawrence |
| Matt Llewellyn, 23rd St Brewery, Lawrence |
| Sen. Tom Holland, Haven Pointe Winery LLC, Baldwin City |
| Al “Taco Al” Ward, Taco Al’s, Topeka |
| Emily Peterson, Merchants on Mass, Lawrence |
| T.K. Peterson, Merchants on Mass, Lawrence |
| Greg Renck, Terrebonne Cafe, Lawrence |
| Robert McMullin, Piatto Neapolitan Pizzeria, Wichita |
| Sarah Leslie, Leslie Coffee Co., Wichita |
| Jason Kolich, 1889 Pizza Napoletana, Prairie Village |
| Kelli Kolich, 1889 Pizza Napoletana, Prairie Village |
| Meg Heriford, Ladybird Diner, Lawrence |
| Shaun Musil, The Paisley Pear, Hays |
| Heather Musil, The Paisley Pear, Hays |
| Laura Strecker, INA Alert, Ellinwood |
| Nick Strecker, INA Alert, Ellinwood |
| Codi Bates, The Burger Stand & Bon Bon!, Lawrence |
| Simon Bates, The Burger Stand & Bon Bon!, Lawrence |
| Artie Scholes, 403 Club, Kansas City |
| Adrian Jasper, Elevate Bar & Grill, Kansas City |
| Carlos Mortera, Poio Mexican BBQ, Kansas City |
| David Romero, Brothers Coffee Company, Manhattan |
| Kelly Loub, LABCo Restaurant & Market, Manhattan |
| Russ Loub, LABCo Restaurant & Market, Manhattan |
| Josh Works, Octagon City Coffee, Humboldt |
| Jessica Works, Octagon City Coffee, Humboldt |
| Jill Beam, Bedsprings and Burlap, Topeka |
| Rachel Guffey, Jungle House, Lawrence |
| Jhami Guffey, Jungle House, Lawrence |
| Rachel Motley, Arrow Coffee, Manhattan |
| Ben Motley, Arrow Coffee, Manhattan |
| Dan Castillo, The Mockingbird Lounge, Kansas City |
| Zach Stanek, Oleander Cafe, Topeka, |
| Morgan Fellers, Eccentricity, Lawrence |
| Jeff Denney, Auntie Mae’s, Manhattan |
| Alana Cloutier, Idle Hour Books, Humboldt |
| Tamisha Sewell, Tree House of Early Learning & Development Coordinator, Independence |
| Manda Jolly, The Roost, Lawrence |
| Kelli Foster, Bohemia Healing Spa, Wichita |
| Ed Ramirez, Embroidery Plus Turquoise and T-Shirts Inc. |
| Kay Kindall, Draperies by Dorothy, Topeka |
| Shea Geist, Shark OFF LLC, Roeland Park |
| LeAnne Stowe, Annie’s Barn, Overland Park |
| Barbara Rolph, Thrive Restaurant Group, Wichita |
| David Rolph, Thrive Restaurant Group, Wichita |
| Rebecca McNelly, Heartland Tech, Wichita |
| Sharon Hoffman, Double Bar Pine Tree Nursery, Manhattan |
| Lisa Sisley, New Boston Creative Group, Manhattan |
| Kristin Brighton, New Boston Creative Group, Manhattan |
| Susan Religa, New Boston Creative Group, Manhattan |
| Debra Manfield, Four Paws Pantry & Spa, Olathe |
| Melinda Rocha, CJ Industries LLC, Kansas City |
| Matt Benaka, Meadowlark Graphics, Topeka |
| Laura Burton, Meadowlark Graphics, Topeka |
| Fausto Perez, Tres Joyas Lawn Care, Topeka |
| Patricia Schremmer, Stitching Traditions Quilt Shop, Topeka |
| Stephanie Branion-Stanley, Second Two U Seasoned Treasures, Topeka |
| Courtney Quirarte, Mane Haus Salon, Lawrence |
| Heather Horton, Toast, Pittsburg |
| Roger Horton, Toast, Pittsburg |
| Stephen Maceli, Macelis, Lawrence |
| Megan Kendall, Deep Roots Restaurant & Bar, Kansas City |
| Jeremy Lane, Deep Roots Restaurant & Bar, Kansas City |
| Cindy Bracker, Bracker’s Good Earth Clays, Lawrence |
| Carrie Jones-Williams, Diversified Family Services, Wichita |
| Lucas Thompson, Mass Street Soda, Lawrence |