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Jan Meekcoms, Winner of the 2012 Portland Business Journal Woman of Influence Orchid Award


Jan Meekcoms,
Winner of the 2012
Portland Business Journal
Woman of Influence
Orchid Award
     The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Oregon State Director Jan Meekcoms has been named a 2012 Woman of Influence Orchid Award winner by the Portland Business Journal.
     “Jan is one of the best state directors NFIB has in the country, man or woman,” said Daniel Markels, West Region State Public Policy Director for NFIB. “She was very effective at pushing the smallbusiness agenda through this last session of the legislature, so it’s nice to see her get some recognition, although knowing Jan, it is not something she seeks. Her style is to be quietly effective behind the scenes.”
     NFIB is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, representing small and independent businesses. They provide discounts, research, online forums, networking, state and federal lobbying for small businesses across the United States. As State Director, Meekcom’s role is to advocate on behalf of the 7,500 Oregon members on legislative issues that affect their businesses. The editorial staff at the Portland Business Journal selected the 25 winners based on career accomplishments, community service, influence within the business communities and the value of their contributions to their community.
     For a list of the other winners and information on the April 25 luncheon at the Hilton Hotel in Downtown Portland, visit http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/ event/57001?mp=1.
     Jan Meekcoms is the Oregon State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business. She can be contacted at: (503) 364-4450 or by e-mail Jan.Meekcoms@NFIB.org Website: www.
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