Pappas Visits Port City Pretzels with SBA
On Tuesday, October 4, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Portsmouth Mayor Deaglan McEachern, and officials from the Small Business Administration visited Port City Pretzels. They toured Port City Pretzels’s facility, met with employees, and discussed the challenges small businesses continue to face including access to affordable housing, workforce shortages, and the importance of building an inclusive environment at work.
“As a small business owner, I understand that the issues that affect our local businesses are wide-ranging,” said Congressman Pappas. “Our small businesses need support as they navigate a challenging environment, and I’ll continue to ensure resources are available to them and that they have every opportunity to grow and thrive.”
“Port City Pretzels is helping their community thrive by building an inclusive business, and it’s critical that we continue to support small businesses through the challenges they face,” said Mike Vlacich, SBA Regional Administrator. “Thanks to the efforts of Congressman Pappas to provide funding for our small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, local businesses have been able to keep their doors open, keep employees on payroll, and support our local economies.”