Small Business Hawaii Endorses Lacene Terri

HONOLULU (15 October 2002) � Small Business Hawaii has endorsed Lacene Terri in her bid for the Hawaii State Senate, District 23.

The endorsement was conveyed through Paychecks Hawaii, the independent, non-partisan political affiliate of Small Business Hawaii, which highlights business-friendly candidates every election season.

"Lacene Terri will bring a fresh spirit, and experience, to the State Senate — a positive energy without personal attacks or narrow agenda," said Sam Slom, Senate minority leader and President and Executive Director of Small Business Hawaii. "I have confidence in her many abilities."

"We need Lacene in the Senate," Slom added, who is also president and owner of SMS Consultants. "The people of Hawaii need Lacene to help bring about meaningful change."

Founded in 1975, Small Business Hawaii is the only completely private, independent, statewide small business association operated entirely by business owners, for business owners. While originally conceived as an advocacy group for very small businesses, today its members include businesses of all sizes that share the common goal of improving Hawaii's business climate.

Small Business Hawaii does not accept or solicit government or grant money, nor does it take a financial interest in any benefit or group program offered. For more information, visit the Small Business Hawaii website at www.smallbusinesshawaii.com.

For more information, including Terri�s biography, photos (including high-resolution images for print), position papers, and campaign calendar, please visit www.lacene.com.