Welch to Seek Republican Nomination for 6th District

By WELCH FOR PA

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Following an overwhelming outreach by grassroots and community leaders, Steven Welch announced today that he will seek the Republican nomination for the 6th Congressional District of Pennsylvania.

“When I decided with my family to run for public office, I did so knowing the uphill battle I faced against an incumbent with over $4 million in his campaign account. I am running for Congress because I believe that we need elected officials who have experience creating jobs, balancing a budget and meeting a bottom line,” said Steven Welch. “Having been raised in Chester County and building my businesses and creating good jobs here in the 6th District, I know the great potential these communities have to lead the charge in turning around our economy.

“Pat Meehan’s decision to seek the nomination in the 7th District provides our region twice the opportunity to elect leaders who will restore fiscal responsibility to Washington,” said Welch. “This campaign has never been about me, it has been about engaging new voters in this process and effectively communicating the need for fiscal responsibility and how we can create good jobs in the Delaware Valley.
“The 6th District requires proven experience to recharge our economy and craft policies that lead to job-creation. I will work tirelessly to earn the respect of 6th District voters and ensure that Southeastern Pennsylvania and our country get back on track so that the American dream is within everyone’s reach,” added Welch.
Over the past several weeks, numerous grassroots and community leaders have reached out to Welch urging him to run for the open seat in the 6th District following Congressman Jim Gerlach’s run for Pennsylvania Governor.

Steven Welch is the founder & former CEO of the Mitos Group, a leader in biotechnology solutions. Steven is also the co-founder of DreamIt Ventures, a unique venture firm that helps technology start-ups get off the ground. Over the past two years DreamIt has funded over 20 small businesses and helped nearly 100 entrepreneurs.

In 2008 Steven was selected as a member of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 40 under 40, as well as being named its Entrepreneur of the Year. Most recently Steven was awarded the prestigious Eisenhower Fellowship to build bridges internationally in small business communities to drive job creation and economic development. Steven and his wife, Nicole, live in Phoenixville with their daughter and son.

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September 12, 2009 at 2:22 pm

--pa2010.com Staff