I am proud of the fact that we live in a free-market and dem-ocratic society which allows anyone to pursue their dreams. I wake up every morning feeling blessed because I have my own business and help others by providing good jobs for about 25 families. Entrepreneurial spirit is the hallmark of American capitalism; risk takers are rewarded for their hard work and

perseverance, despite any failures or set-backs along the way. I have been in the man-ufacturing sector for over 20 years and currently own two plants in Lebanon, Illinois – Custom Prod-uct Innovations (CPI)

and Custom Coating Innovations (CCI). CPI does die cutting, sewing, and dielectric sealing for the fitness equipment and emergency respiratory industries. CCI specializes in dip molding and coating solutions. As a local business owner, I served as president of the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce as well as chairman of its Economic Development Committee. In this capacity, I know that the small business owners on Main Street USA are also the folks who belong to civic organizations, sponsor charity work, provide jobs to local residents, and support ed-ucational programs. These small business owners help create a true sense of community. Losing any of them would be det-rimental to our communities. Unfortunately, Illinois has not been a friendly state in which to do business in recent years, and eco-nomic growth and job creation have suffered as a result. This sad reality is a direct reflection of the poor lead-ership quality of our current elected officials that control the governor’s office and Illinois General Assem-bly. We have simply been over-taxed, over-regulated, and over-spent as a state. This has especially been a diffi-cult time for family-owned and small businesses. I will continue fighting in Spring-field for a more friendly business en-vironment. This includes repealing the 2011 tax increases on families and businesses as well as reforming Workers’ Compensation, Unemploy-ment Insurance, and the tort laws. We must make Illinois a “destination economy” once again.

I started my business with a $5000 commission check in a rundown leased warehouse. Victoria and I are blessed to have succeeded. I continue to work in the business while serving as senator. I have a legitimate way of making a living. The people of Illinois need a proven “job creator” in Springfield fighting for them.

Small Business Owner, Job Creator

Endorsed by Illinois Chamber of

Commerce, Illinois Manufacturers’

Association, and National Federation

of Independent Business.

Named Champion of

Free Enterprise by

Illinois Chamber of

Commerce and Friend

of Agriculture by Illinois Farm

Bureau – ACTIVATOR.

www.votemccarter.com

E-Mail: info@votemccarter.com

Find on Facebook at “Kyle McCarter, State Senator”

Follow on Twitter “@senatormccarter”